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This Day in Sports History

Thrive Sweet Productions

Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.

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16:44

'Duel in the Sun,' Zidane Headbutts Mattarazzi, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/09

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1977, Tom Watson outdueled Jack Nicklaus at Turnberry to win his second Open Championship. In 1949, Bobby Locke won his first of three Open Championships. Locke is the man who is credited with originating the phrase, 'Drive for Show, Putt for Dough.'In 2006, Italy beat France in a PK shootout to win the World Cup. What most remember though is the Zinedine Zidane

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17:19

Becker Edberg Trilogy Final, Germany beat Brazil 7-1,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/08

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1990, Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg played their third and final Wimbledon final against each other.In 2014, Germany beat Brazil 7-1 in the World Cup Semifinals. In 1980, the first large scale video board appeared in a stadium. In 1889, John L. Sullivan fought Jake Kilrain in the last recognized Bare Knuckle World Championship. In 2010, LeBron James announced

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17:52

Bison Délé disappeared and was never seen again,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/07

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 2002, former NBA player Bison Délé went missing in French Polynesia. He was never seen again. In 1985, Boris Becker became the youngest man to win the Wimbledon singles title. In 1924, the events that inspired ‘Chariots of Fire' happened in Paris. In 1912, Jim Thorpe won four of the five events in the Olympic Pentathlon and took the Gold Medal.In 2009, the

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15:43

“Billy Jurges, Star Cub Shortstop, Shot by Jilted...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/06

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1932, Chicago Cub shortstop Billy Jurges was shot by burlesque dancer Violet Popovich. THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those

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17:42

Federer passes Sampras in a Marathon match, Dream...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/05

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 2009, Andy Roddick and Roger Federer played a 5 set marathon. Federer's win gave him 15 Grand Slam championships, surpassing Pete Sampras.In 1992, the US Men's Olympic Basketball team, a.k.a. The Dream Team officially qualified for the Olympics by winning the Tournament of the Americas.In 1982, Paolo Rossi scored 3 goals in a win over Brazil in a World Cup match

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19:43

The Rube vs. Cy Young in a 4th of July Classic, Rick...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/04

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.Mentioned in this episode:NBA 75 and Golf Round I'll Never

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12:24

Graf wins, Novotna weeps, Babe crushes the field at...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/03

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1993, Steffi Graf won five straight games to win the Wimbledon Women's Final. Jana Novotna's close call caused tears to flow after the match. In 1954, Babe Didrikson Zaharias won the women's US Open Golf Championship a year after a cancer diagnosis and surgery. In 1966, Braves' pitcher Tony Cloninger hit two grand slams in a 17-3 win. It's the only time that a

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13:44

Accident, suicide, or murder?, French War Hero vs....

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/02

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1903, Washington Senator Ed Delahanty died after falling, jumping, or being pushed off a bridge over the Niagara River.In 1921, boxer Jack Dempsey beat Frenchman Georges Carpentier in a specially built arena. In 1977, Bjorn Borg beat Jimmy Connors to win Wimbledon for the second time. In 1932, American Ellsworth Vines beat Englishman Henry “Bunny” Austin in

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12:00

The Mets, Bobby Bonilla, and Bernie Madoff, Rube...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/01

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 2011, the New York Mets started paying Bobby Bonilla $1.2 million as part of a deferred payment play. The Mets had invested money with Bernie Madoff and were set to pay Bonilla's deferred payment with an annuity. The 2008 financial crisis and Madoff's Ponzi scheme ended that.In 1920, Walter Johnson came within one out of a perfect game but an error ruined it. In

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17:42

Penny Hardaway for Chris Webber Trade, Longest Pro...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/06/30

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1993, the Orlando Magic traded Chris Webber to Golden State for Penny Hardaway and three draft picks. In 1998, the New Jersey Nets were sold. In 1984, the Los Angeles Express and Michigan Panthers of the USFL played the longest professional football game in history. In 1905, Nap Lajoie developed an infection from an injury that resulted from dye from his sock

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18:01

San Diego Chicken's Great Rehatching, Moonlight...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/06/29

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1979, the San Diego Chicken had his grand rehatching.In 1905, Archie 'Moonlight' Graham played a half inning in the outfield but never got a chance to hit, standing on the on deck circle when the final out was made. In 1950, the US Men's Soccer team traveled to Brazil and beat England 1-0 in one of the all-time great sports upsets. In 1989, NBA player Chris

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11:25

Iron Mike Put Evander Holyfield on the menu, NBA...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/06/28

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1997, Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear twice during the fight and was DQ'd.In 1976, Detroit Tiger pitcher Mark Fidrych burst on the scene in a nationally televised game against New York.In 2007, the Portland Trailblazers selected Greg Oden with the top pick. Kevin Durant went to Seattle with the second pick.In 1981, golfer Jerry Pate dove in the green side

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16:29

Lee Trevino struck by lightning, Tyson KOs Spinks in...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/06/27

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1975, golfer Lee Trevino struck by lightning.In 1988, Mike Tyson knocked out Michael Spinks in 1:31 in Atlantic City. In 1954, it was the 'Battle of Berne' World Cup match between Brazil and Hungary.In 1972, Bobby Hull signed with Winnipeg Jets of the WHA.In 1986, just 8 days after Len Bias died, Cleveland Browns safety Don Rogers died from a cocaine overdose.In

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12:21

Kyle Korver traded for a copier, Kobe Bryant drafted...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/06/26

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 2003, Creighton's Kyle Korver was drafted by the New Jersey Nets and then traded for cash and a copy machine. In 1996, Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets.In 1992, Denmark beat Germany 2-0 in the UEFA Euro Final even though they didn't even qualify for the tournament. In 1959, Ingemarr Johansson shocked the boxing world, beating Floyd Patterson.In

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15:45

Sugar Ray Robinson's Premonition Comes True, the...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/06/25

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1947, Sugar Ray Robinson beat Jimmy Doyle in a title fight. Doyle died at a hospital a short time after. Robinson had had a dream the night before that he killed Doyle in the ring and tried to call the fight off. In 2006, the 'Battle of Nuremberg' between Portugal and the Netherlands. Sixteen yellow cards and 4 red cards were handed out.In 1926, golfer Bobby

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14:28

The Dream Team Lost, another Ted Stepien Bad Idea,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/06/24

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1992, the Dream Team lost in a scrimmage to a group of college players.In 1980, Cleveland Cavaliers owner Ted Stepien dropped softballs off of Cleveland's tallest building and things did not go well.In 1985, tennis player Anne White debuted an all-white bodysuit at Wimbledon.In 2007, the USMNT got a huge win after an incredible goal scored by Benny Fellhaber.In

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08:42

A Perfect Game that wasn't, Landon Donovan Vaults US...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/06/23

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1917, Babe Ruth was ejected after issuing a walk to the first batter he faced. Ernie Shore followed that up by retiring 26 consecutive. In 2010, Landon Donovan scored the winning goal against Algeria to help the US advance to the knockout stage. In 2013, 44-year old Ken Duke won his first PGA Tour event, becoming the oldest first time winner. In 2007, a minor

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12:05

Maradona's 'Hand of God' and 'Goal of the Century',...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/06/22

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1986, Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup Quarterfinals with Diego Maradona scoring two iconic goals.In 1938, Joe Louis knocked out Max Schmeling in the first round.In 1994, the US Soccer team beat heavily favored Columbia 2-1. The first goal was an own goal that ended up costing Andres Escobar his life. In 2009, Lucas Glover made a three foot putt to win

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08:50

Lebron James and the Miami Heat Win the Title, Lakers...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/06/21

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARY2012 - The Miami Heat beat the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA Championship. It was the first title for LeBron.1988 - The Los Angeles Lakers closed out the Detroit Pistons to win the NBA Championship. 1979 - The NBA approved a one year trial of the three point shot. 1964 - Philadelphia's Jim Bunning pitched a perfect game against the New York Mets. 1954- John

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17:07

The Brawl in Montreal, Ken Venturi nearly dies...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/06/20

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1980, the Brawl in Montreal was the first of three between Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran. In an undercard fight that night, Cleveland Denny was knocked out in the 10th round, collapsed and never regained consciousness, dying 17 days later. In 1964, Ken Venturi was told he might die if he played a second 18 at the US Open. He played anyway. In 1982, Tom

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