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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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17:00

The Phantom Touchdown, Iowa's version of 'The Catch,'...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/01

In 1902, the first Rose Bowl, or what would become known as The Rose Bowl was played. Michigan beat Stanford 49-0.In 1979, Charlie White's 'Phantom Touchdown' helped USC beat Michigan 17-10 in the Rose Bowl.In 1991, a questionable 'block in the back' call brought back Rocket Ismael's 90-yard punt return that would have won the game for Notre Dame. Instead Colorado won 10-9 and was named co-champion.In 2005, Iowa beat LSU on the final play of the game to win the Citrus Bowl.In 1971, Woody Hayes made

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12:11

12th Man Tackle, Boomer Sooner Schooner Flagged, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/01

This is a replay of the Jan. 1, 2025 edition. In 1954, Alabama's Tommy Lewis came off the bench to tackle Rice running back Dickie Maegle.In 1985, the drivers of the Boomer Sooner Schooner came onto the field a bit early and got bogged down. A 15 yard unsportsmanlike penalty was called and it cost Oklahoma points in their Orange Bowl game against Washington.In 2007, Boise State beat Oklahoma in a wild finish to the Fiesta Bowl.In 2002, New England's Doug Flutie successfully pulled off a drop kick

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13:18

The Coldest Game Ever Played, the Greatest Game...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/31

In 1967, the Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 to win the NFL Championship. It was the coldest game in NFL history and became known as 'The Ice Bowl.'In 1988, the Chicago Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles in a dense fog at Soldier Field.In 1972, the plane carrying Pittsburgh Pirate Roberto Clemente to Nicaragua crashed, killing all on board.In 1935, Notre Dame and Northwestern ended their basketball game in a 20-20 tie. It was the result of a scoring error. It's the only tie game in

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13:59

Bill Walton met Wilt Chamberlain, the NHL swallows up...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/30

In 1968, LA Laker center Wilt Chamberlain gave HS Junior Bill Walton a little encouragement. In 1978, the NHL swallowed up four WHA teams.In 1990, Orlando's Scott Skiles dished out 30 assists to set a new NBA record. In 1988, Oklahoma State's Barry Sanders capped the greatest season in collegiate football with a 5 TD, 222-yard performance against Wyoming and win in the Holiday Bowl. In 1907, a commission tasked with 'discovering' the origins of baseball declared Abner Doubleday to be the inventor of

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16:09

The 'Greatest Game Ever Played,' 50th Anniversary of...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/28

In 1958, the Baltimore Colts beat the New York Giants to win the NFL Championship. In 1975, the Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings with a dramatic TD in the final minute of the game. In 1902, Syracuse and the New York Knickerbockers played the first indoor football game at Madison Square Garden. Syracuse won 6-0. In 2000, Boston's Milt Palacio stole the ball and the show, sinking a buzzer beating game winner against the Nets.

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11:09

Detroit Lions repeat as Champions, Archie Griffin won...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/27

In 1953, a Bobby Layne to Jimmy Doran pass and catch with under 2 minutes to play won the Championship for the Detroit Lions over Cleveland.In 1998, Emmit Smith ran for two touchdowns to pass Marcus Allen to become the all-time leader in rushing touchdowns.In 1974, Ohio State's Archie Griffin won the first of his two Heisman trophies. Did he deserve the second one?In 1991, Tim Hardaway Sr. set an NBA record for futility when he took 17 shots and missed every one of them which is an unfortunate

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15:23

A Fitzmagic show in Vegas, the original Mud Bowl, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/26

In 2020, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick completed what Patrick Mahomes called, 'the greatest no-look pass ever' to rally the Miami Dolphins over the Las Vegas Raiders.In 1993, Green Bay's LeRoy Butler scored after a Raiders turnover and then leaped into the awaiting arms of Packers fans. It was the first 'Lambeau Leap.'In 1977, the Minnesota Vikings beat the LA Rams 14-7 on a rain-soaked field to advance to the NFC Championship game.In 2001, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson was given two technicals

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15:31

Patrick Ewing delivered a Christmas Miracle at the...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/25

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! In 1985, the New York Knicks erased a 25 point Boston Celtic lead to win in OT. Rookie Patrick Ewing scored 32. In 1986, Ewing delivered a game winning shot against Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. In 2004, Shaq's Miami Heat beat Kobe's LA Lakers in their first meeting against each other after Shaq's trade to South Florida. In 1971, the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs played the first game the NFL ever played on Christmas Day and it turned out to be

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11:09

Browns beat the Rams by a Toe, Baseball Free Agency...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/24

In 1950, the Cleveland Browns beat the Los Angeles Rams after Lou Groza kicked the go ahead field goal.In 1969, Curt Flood delivered a letter to MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn expressing his desire to sign with a team he choice.In 1967, Joe Namath threw for 343 yards to become the first QB to throw for than 4,000 hards.In 1960, the Boston Celtics set an NBA record by grabbing 112 rebounds in a game.

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13:58

And the Lord did doth place the ball into Franco...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/23

In 1972, Pittsburgh running back Franco Harris caught a ricocheted ball and ran in the game winning touchdown. Many questions surround that play to this day.In 1982, NAIA school Chaminade beat top-ranked Virginia in one of the greatest upsets of all-time.In 1962, the Dallas Texans beat George Blanda and the Houston Oilers in the AFL Championship game.Back in 1972, Dallas Cowboys QB Roger Staubach came on in relief to lead the Cowboys to a come back win over San Francisco.

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08:59

Wayne Gretzky in a Hockey Fight?, Pistol Pete...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/22

In 1982, Wayne Gretzky got in one of only his three career fights.In 1969, Pete Maravich got 3 techs in a physical game vs. Oregon State. He shot 31 free throws and made 30 of them.In 1915, the Federal League ended its short-lived run as a competitor to the American and National Leagues.In 1996, Brett Hull scored his 500th career goal. He and his father Bobby became the only father/son duo to score 500+ goals.In 1956, Bill Russell made his debut as a Boston Celtic after leading the US to a Gold

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18:08

Two Controversial Calls Help Tennessee win, First...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/20

In 1971, Tennessee benefitted from two controversial calls made by an SEC ref to beat Arkansas (then in the SWC) in the Liberty Bowl. A rule change followed this game to prevent officials from calling a post-season bowl game with an affiliated league team. In 1980, NBC experimented with showing an NFL game with no announcers. In 2003, Joe Namath expressed his desire to kiss ESPN's Suzy Kolber during an interview of a Jets/Patriots game. In 1996, 3-time Indy 500 winner Bobby Unser and a friend got

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19:09

BYU's Holiday Bowl Miracle, Miracle at the...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/19

In 1980, BYU overcame a 20-point deficit in the final four minutes to beat SMU 46-45. In 2010, Philadelphia overcame a 21-point deficit with eight minutes to play to beat the New York Giants. In 1948, Philadelphia beat the Chicago Cardinals to win their first NFL Championship. In 1992, Marshall won the I-AA National Championship using a guy who'd never kicked in college field goal. In 2002, Marshall rallied from a second half deficit to beat ECU in the GMAC Bowl.In 1976, a small plane crashed into

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21:37

Oliver Stone pissed off the NFL, 'Bottlegate' game in...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/16

In 1999, Oliver Stone's movie about professional football, 'Any Given Sunday,' was released in theaters. The NFL tried to stop the movie from being made, released, and promoted. In 2001, fans protested refs bad calls and decisions by throwing beer bottles on the field. In 1945, a pass off the goalpost resulted in 2 points and a rule change. In 1973, Buffalo Bills running back OJ Simpson became the first to rush for 2000 yards in a season. In 2019, Drew Brees set an NFL record by completing 97% of

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11:39

'The Miracle at the Met,' Steph Curry became the NBA...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/14

In 1980, the Minnesota Vikings pulled off a 'Hail Mary' to beat the Cleveland Browns. In 2023, the Las Vegas Raiders went from famine to feast in a week against the Los Angeles Chargers.In 1997, Marshall's Keith Veney hit 15 three-pointers in a game against Morehead State to set the NCAA record for treys in a game. In 2021, Golden State's Steph Curry passed Ray Allen to become the NBA's three-point king. In 2019, LSU's Joe Burrow won the Heisman Trophy with the highest percentage of First place

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16:03

WakeyLeaks Revealed, Highest scoring game in NBA...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/13

In 2016, a former Wake Forest player and assistant coach was revealed to be a mole, giving proprietary game info to opposing teams in 2014 and 2016. In 1983, the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 186-184 in 3OTs. It's the highest scoring game in NBA history. In 1971, future NFL Head Coach Andy Reid participated in a televised halftime Punt, Pass, and Kick competition during Monday Night Football. In 1977, the plane carrying the Evansville men's basketball team crashed, killing all 29 on board

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14:57

The Greatest Game Ever Seen and the Stolen NFL...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/12

In 1925, the Pottsville Maroons played and beat a group of Notre Dame All-Stars, featuring the famed 'Four Horsemen.' The Maroons were stripped of their recently won NFL Title, fined, and banished from the league. Music used under a Creative Commons license. Available at Free Music Archive: Lobo Loco - Streetlife

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14:22

Patriots Win the 'Snow Plow Game,' LeBron James' TV...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/12

In 1982, Mark Henderson drove his John Deere out onto the turf to clear a spot for New England kicker John Smith to kick the game winning field goal. In 2002, high school phenom LeBron James made his TV debut as ESPN2 broadcast his high school game.In 1978, Boston Celtics player/coach Dave Cowens first fouled out as a player and then was ejected as the coach. In 1965, Chicago Bears rookie Gale Sayers scored 6 touchdowns in a variety of ways in a 61-20 win of San Francisco. In 1968, tennis pioneer

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09:25

1938 NFL Championship, Tampa Bay wins its first, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/11

In 1938, the New York Giants became the first franchise to win multiple championships. In 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneerrs won their first ever game. In 1985, the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks combined to score 21 goals. In 1981, Muhammad Ali fought his fight, losing in a decision to Trevor Berbick.In 1951, Joe DiMaggio retired.

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14:34

Jordan vs. Pippen, Nolan Ryan traded for who?, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/10

In 2002, Michael Jordan playing for the Washington Wizards played against Scottie Pippen and the Portland Trailblazers. In 1971, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 55 and pulled 17 boards in a win against Boston. It was highest point output in a game in his career. In 1971, the New York Mets traded pitcher Nolan Ryan to the California Angels for shortstop Jim Fregosi.In 2002, the Texas Rangers signed Alex Rodriguez to a 10-year, $252 million deal. In 1989, New York Giant Gary Reasons came up with 'the Hit'

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