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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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13:19

Carolina Hurricanes Win a Wild Game One, Bill Walton...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/06/05

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 2006, the Carolina Hurricanes came back from an 0-3 deficit to win an exciting Stanley Cup Finals game. In 1977, the Portland Trail Blazers became the first team to overcome an 0-2 deficit in the NBA Finals to win the championship.In 1991, Michael Jordan switched hands in the air to score two points and yet it was 'a spectacular move.'In 1987, Stanford pulled off

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17:10

Jockey dies during a race ... and still won, the...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/06/04

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1923, jockey Frank Hayes died during a horse race at Belmont Park and the horse he was riding, Sweet Kiss, still won the race. It was Hayes' only race.In 1947, Brooklyn Dodgers outfielder Pete Reiser crashed into the Ebbets Field wall chasing down a fly ball. He was knocked out and was issued last rites by a Catholic priest but he survived. In 1976, the Boston

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12:50

Cougars in the Yankee Clubhouse, MJ Shrugs, and Tiger...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/06/03

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1990, Yankee Mel Hall brought a pair of cougar cubs into the clubhouse.In 1967, Minnesota's Harmon Killebrew hit a monster shot at Metropolitan Stadium. In 1992, Michael Jordan scored a first half NBA playoff record 35 points and hit six three-pointers. On his way up the court after his sixth triple, he shrugged to the courtside NBC broadcast crew.In 2013,

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11:04

Baseball Under the Lights for the first time,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/06/02

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1883, It was the first recorded baseball game played under artificial light.In 1949, the Philadelphia Phillies tied a record by hitting 5 home runs in the same inning. 'In 1935, Babe Ruth retired from baseball.In 1941, Lou Gehrig died.In 1991, Michael, John, and Mario Andretti finished first, second, and third.In 1970, Bruce McLaren was killed during a testing

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11:45

Reggie Miller Gives the Choke Sign to Spike Lee, John...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/06/01

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1994, Reggie Miller scorched the Knicks and turned his ire to Spike Lee sitting courtside, flashing the 'choke sign'. In 1988, 'John Madden Football' debuted for PC to be played on a Commodore 64 or an Apple II. In 2007, Mississippi Braves manager Phillip Wellman had one of the all-time great meltdowns on a baseball field.In 2014, 'Mr Game 7' Justin Williams

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18:33

Was the Fix in for Game 6 of the 2002 NBA Western...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/05/31

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 2002, a lot of suspicion surrounded what happened in this game of the Western Conference Finals. In 1997, the Chicago Bulls put on a Masterclass in 'How to Win when You Aren't Shooting Well.'In 1999, San Antonio's Sean Elliot hit 6 three-pointers, including the game winner against Portland in game two of the Western Conference Finals. In 1983, the Philadelphia

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14:55

Steve Prefontaine Killed in Car Accident, Tragedy in...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/05/30

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1975, Steve Prefontaine died in a car accident in Eugene, Oregon. He was 24.In 1973, the Indianapolis 500 was marred by horrific accidents and the loss of life. In 1982, Gordon Johncock won his second and final Indy 500 by a slim margin. In 1976, Janet Guthrie started the Coca Cola 600 becoming the first woman to start a NASCAR race. In 1976, Roger Maltbie was

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16:55

The Heysel Stadium Disaster - This Day in Sports...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/05/29

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1985, 39 people died and 580 more were injured before the European Cup Final match between Liverpool and Juventus held at Belgium's Heysel Stadium. In 1997, John Stockton hit the big shot to propel the Utah Jazz to their first NBA Finals. In 1995, Rik Smits hits the game winner to lift Indiana over Orlando in the Eastern Conference Finals. 11 points were scored

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12:30

Bonds hits #715, Whoopie Pies, and $220,000 drops...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/05/28

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 2006, Barry Bonds hit career home run #715 and yet it wasn't the most interesting thing that happened that day. 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

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14:01

'Can he do that?' Lenny Randle's unusual play,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/05/27

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1981, Seattle's Lenny Randle blew a ball foul in a game against Kansas City. It wasn't legal though. In 2012, golfer Zach Johnson failed to move his ball back to its original spot on the green before putting it. He was a 2 shot tournament but still won.In 1991, the Chicago Bulls swept the Detroit Pistons to advance to the NBA Finals. This game was known more for

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14:30

Jose Canseco's Heads Up Home Run, when being Perfect...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/05/26

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.sportshistorynetwork.com/giveawaysEPISODE SUMMARYIn 1993, a ball hit by Carlos Martinez hit outfielder Jose Canseco's head and bounced over the fence for a home run. In 1959, pitcher Harvey Haddix pitched a perfect game for 12 innings … and lost. In 1956, Cincinnati pitchers Johnny Klippstein, Hersh Freeman, and Joe Black combined for a no-hitter against Milwaukee through 9 ⅔ but

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13:12

Warriors dodge the Bullets in 4-0 surprise romp, John...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/05/25

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1975, the Golden State Warriors upset the Washington Bullets in a four-game sweep. In 1993, New York Knick John Starks brought the Madison Square Garden crown to its feet in a thunderous roar when he dunked over Horace Grant and Michael Jordan. In 2002, Paul Pierce led the Boston Celtics to a comeback win. Trailing the Nets by 21 to start the fourth, and by as

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15:48

'The Great Dispute' Indy 500 Race, an Unser Trifecta,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/05/24

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1981, a horrific day at the Indianapolis 500 ended in controversy with Bobby Unser taking the checkered flag but he wasn't officially named the winner of the race until October. In 1987, Al Unser, Sr. winning the Indianapolis 500 in a car he wasn’t even supposed to be driving.In 1992, Al Unser, Jr. won the closest 1-2 finish in Indy 500 history. In 1935, Franklin

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09:05

A Coin Flip Lands Jordan in Chicago, Mickelson dials...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/05/23

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1984, a coin flip between the Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers changed the landscape of the NBA for a generation.In 2021, Phil Mickelson became the oldest to win a golf major with a 2-shot win at the PGA Championship at Kiawah's Ocean Course.In 1958, Wilt Chamberlain turned pro but instead of heading to the NBA, he joined the Harlem Globetrotters

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14:52

Heavyweight Boxer Shot Outside of the Mustang Ranch,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/05/22

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1976, Argentinian boxer Oscar Bonavena was shot and killed outside the famed Mustang Ranch brothel. In 1988, Boston's Larry Bird and Atlanta's Dominique Wilkins went head-to-head in a classic game 7. In 2009, Cleveland's LeBron James hit the game winner against Orlando in game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. It was his first post-season game winner. In 1977,

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11:15

The Tide Slide, Ralph Sampson's Miracle, and 19 in...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/05/21

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1989, Darrell Waltrip and Rusty Wallace made contact, sending Waltrip's #17 Tide Chevrolet spinning through the tri-oval.In 1986, Ralph Sampson hit a miracle shot to beat the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. In 1952, the Brooklyn Dodgers scored 19 runs in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds to set a record for

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14:57

Rasheed Wallace Ejected for Staring, Red Rock finally...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/05/20

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways EPISODE SUMMARYIn 2000, Portland's Rasheed Wallace was tossed from a playoff game because he stared down an official. In 1988, the unrideable bull Red Rock was finally ridden for a full 8 seconds. In 2002, Kobe Bryant ordered room service and wound up curled in misery a few hours later. In 1972, the New Jersey Nets beat the Indianapolis Pacers to

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11:40

'The Big Ticket' lead T-Wolves to Conf. Finals, 'Mr....

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/05/19

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 2004, Kevin Garnett scored 32 and grabbed 21 rebounds to lead Minnesota to their first Western Conference Finals appearance. In 1974, the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association won the Avco Cup behind the play of Gordie Howe and his two sons. In 1974, the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Boston Bruins behind one goal and an incredible night by Bernie Parent

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13:17

'I'm human, I make mistakes', Randy Johnson's...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/05/18

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.

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07:40

'The Pass in the Grass' was more like the 'Close...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/05/17

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1987, Dale Earnhardt pulled off an amazing maneuver to save his racecar during the All Star Race. 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

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