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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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16:09

Moose gets Wild, Charlie Hustle 'hustled,' and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/11

In 1972, Pittsburgh's Bob Moose threw a wild pitch and the Cincinnati Reds scored to end the NLCS. In 1980, controversy in the fourth leads to a wild finish in the tenth in game 4 of the NLCS between Philadelphia and Houston.In 1992, Atlanta Brave Deion Sanders played in the NLCS, then hopped a flight to Miami to play for the Atlanta Falcons, and then hopped a flight after that game and flew back to play another with the Braves. In 1991, golfer Chip Beck became the second golfer to shoot a sub-60

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13:40

4OT Red River Rivalry Thriller, a Baseball Pioneer...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/10

In 2020, Oklahoma and Texas played 4 overtimes in a wild edition of the Red River Rivalry. In 1871, Octavius Catto was murdered in Philadelphia.In 1920 the Cleveland Indians did a couple of things that had never been done before in the World Series.In 1968, a Curt Flood mistake led to the winning runs scoring. Mentioned in this episode:Stirling Soap - Shave Soaps - This DiSH TestimonialThis episode is brought to you by the Stirling Soap Company. I’m a big fan of shave soap. I’ve been using different

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12:52

Richard Petty's Illegal Winning Car, Mike Leach's...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/09

In 1983, Richard Petty's STP Pontiac won the race but a post-race inspection uncovered a larger than legal engine. In 1960, 26-year old New York Titan OL Howard Glenn died after a game in Houston. In 1999, then Oklahoma assistant coach Mike Leach put into action a plan to get Texas to discover a fake script to gain an advantage against the Longhorns in the Red River Rivalry game. In 1934, St. Louis Cardinal Ducky Medwick was pelted with produce after sliding hard into Detroit third baseman Marv

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11:01

An average guy threw a Perfect Game, the most famous...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/08

In 1956, New York Yankee Don Larsen pitched the only perfect game in World Series history.In 1995, Seattle Mariner Edgar Martinez hit the most famous double in Major League Postseason History. In 2000, Michael Schumacher used savvy pit strategy to win a race and wrap up another F1 Championship.In 1988, Columbia University snapped their 44-game losing streak against Princeton.Mentioned in this episode:Stirling Roastery - This DiSH

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17:00

Czech Hockey Team put on trial for treason, 222-0,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/07

In 1950, twelve players from the Czech National Hockey team were put on trial for espionage and treason and found guilty. In 1945, the Green Bay Packers scored 41 points in the second quarter to set the NFL record. In 1916, Georgia Tech rolled up 222 points in a game against Cumberland College.In 2023, Georgia Tech took advantage of a boneheaded decision by Miami, forcing a fumble to take possession and then scored the game winning touchdown with one second left. In 2017, Arizona's Khalil and

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17:44

The Fifth Down Game, 41-point underdog Stanford upset...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/06

In 1990, Colorado got an extra down by mistake and used it to score the game-winning touchdown. In 2007, the Stanford Cardinal beat the #2 USC Trojans despite being a 41-point underdog. In 2007, LSU overcame a 10-point deficit to beat Florida.In 1993, Michael Jordan retired from the NBA for the first time. Was it due to his gambling debts? In 1845, it was the first time an umpire was used to officiate a baseball game.In 1965, Sandy Koufax refused to pitch game one of the World Series because it fell

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12:08

Marty Lyons givin' Jim Kelly 'the business,' Barry...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/05

In 1985, the New York Jets beat Buffalo 14-13 in the 'givin' him the business' game. In 2001, Barry Bonds hit his 71st home run of the season to become the single season home run King. In 2003, Dante Hall, a.k.a. the Human Joystick, returned a punt for a touchdown. It was his fourth straight game with a return for a touchdown. In 1985, Grambling Head Football Coach Eddie Robinson became the all-time winningest football coach in NCAA history, passing Bear Bryant. In 1941, the Brooklyn Dodgers found a

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14:02

Yankees win a thriller, 'Dem Bums' finally won it...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/04

In 1995, the New York Yankees won a post-season thriller in the 15th inning. In 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers won the decisive game 7 of the World Series against the New York Yankees. In 1997, the Kentucky Wildcats beat the Alabama Crimson Tide for the first time since 1922. In 1992, a hilarious prank was pulled off during a mid-game giveaway against Toronto's Derek Bell.

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14:17

Colts MNF Comeback, the 'Shot Heard 'round the...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/03

In 2003, the Indianapolis Colts scored 21 points in the final five minutes to force overtime against Tampa Bay and then they won it in OT 38-35. In 1920, the first NFL game was played between the Columbus Panhandles and the Dayton Triangles. In 1989, the Oakland Raiders hired Art Shell as their head coach. Shell was the first black coach in the MODERN NFL.In 1951, New York Giant Bobby Thomson blasted the 'Shot Heard 'round the World' to beat the Brooklyn Dodgers to win the NL Pennant. In 2013,

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13:30

Highway Robbery in South Korea, Bucky Dent's dramatic...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/02

In 1988, Roy Jones, Jr was robbed of a Gold Medal in the Olympic middleweight title fight. In 1978, New York Yankee Bucky Dent hit a dramatic three-run home run against the Boston Red Sox in a one-game playoff. In 1968, St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Bob Gibson set a World Series record with 17 strikeouts against the Detroit Tigers. In 1995, the Chicago Bulls, needing rebounding help, added Dennis Rodman to the roster.

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17:15

Babe's 'Called Shot,' Maris hit 61*, and a little...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/01

In 1932, Babe Ruth appeared to call his shot in Game 3 of the World Series.In 1961, New York Yankee Roger Maris hit home run #61. In 1962, the San Francisco Giants grounds crew took some artistic license with the dirt around first base to slow down the speedy Maury Wills. In 1975, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier faced each other in the Philippines in the 'Thrilla in Manilla.'Mentioned in this episode:Stirling Roastery - This DiSH

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11:46

31 in the Fourth, Euros rally for Ryder Cup win, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/09/30

In 2007, the Detroit Lions scored 31 in the fourth quarter to beat Chicago. In 2012, the European side erased a four point deficit on the final day to win the Ryder Cup. In 1990, NASCAR rookie Rob Moroso was killed in a crash on his way home after a race in Wilkesboro, NC.In 1916, the New York Giants won their 26th straight MLB game and then had it ended in game two of a doubleheader. In 1945, Detroit's Hank Greenberg hit a grand slam home run to put the Tigers into the World Series. In 1972,

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16:50

Willie Mays made 'The Catch', Mama Going to Knock You...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/09/29

In 1954, New York Giants centerfielder Willie Mays made the catch to save a couple of runs from scoring in game 1 of the Cleveland Indians. In 1989, boxer Tony Wilson got a little help from his mom.In 1985, Washington QB Joe Theismann punted for the first and only time. His career punt average was 1.0 yard. In 1923, Walter Hagen and Gene Sarazen played what many consider to be the greatest match play battle in golf history.In 2007, golfer Woody Austin fell backward into a pond after attempting a

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16:55

Roger Maris scored 5 touchdowns, Ted Williams Homered...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/09/28

In 1951, Roger Maris scored 5 TDs (four of which were returns for TDs, 2 KO, 1 Punt, 1 Int) in a high school football game. In 1951, LA Rams QB Norm Van Brocklin threw for an NFL record 554 yards and five TDs. In 1951, New York Yankees pitcher Allie Reynolds pitched his second no-hitter of the season, becoming the first American Leaguer to do it. In 1941, Boston Red Sox legend Ted Williams went 6-8 on the final day of the regular season to boost his average to .406. In 1960, Williams closed out his

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16:00

'And then the Locusts descended,' 80 games of...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/09/27

In 1991, the Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers played the first outdoor game and it took place in Las Vegas with game time temps around 90. In 1998, Prairie View's football broke their 80-game losing streak.In 2000, US Greco-Roman wrestler Rulon Gardner beat Russian Alexander Karelin to win Gold in the Olympics .In 1968, St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Bob Gibson closed out the regular season with a 1.12 ERA. His performance was so dominant that major league baseball lowered the mound the following

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16:46

Justin Leonard's bomb to win the Ryder Cup, Justin...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/09/26

In 1999, Justin Leonard sank a 45-foot birdie on 17 to grab a crucial 1/2 point and complete an incredible comeback to win the Ryder Cup back from the Europeans. In 2021, Justin Tucker hit the longest FG in NFL history to beat the Detroit Lions. But the kick should have been longer.In 1981, top-ranked Southern Cal scored the game winning TD with :02 left to beat #2 Oklahoma in a thriller. In 2010, Jim Furyk used a $39 bargain bin putter to win $11 million in the FedEx Championship.

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12:50

Marshall's Miracle Win over Xavier, Vince's Dunk of...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/09/25

In 1971, Marshall won its first game after a plane crash 10 months earlier killed 75 people, including most of the team, coaching staff, administrators, and several fans. In 1982, Northwestern broke their 34-game losing streak. In 2000, Vince Carter, aka Air Canada, dunked over France's Fredrick Weis in an Olympic prelim game. Some have called it the greatest in game dunk in basketball history. In 1962, Sonny Liston finally got his shot at the heavyweight title and made quick work of Floyd

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10:59

Colorado's Hail Mary answered, Namath vs. Unitas, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/09/24

In 1994, Colorado beat Michigan on a stunning Hail Mary.In 1972, NY Jets Joe Namath and the Baltimore Colts Johnny Unitas put on quite a display of aerial firepower.Also in 1972, Oakland Raider Jack Tatum returned a fumble for an NFL record 104 yards. And in 1989, Ireland's Christy O'Connor came up with an amazing shot to help the Europeans retain the Ryder Cup.

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15:31

Blazers beat Nick Saban and the LSU Tigers, Manon...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/09/23

In 2000, the UAB Blazers stunned LSU at Death Valley. In 1979, John Madden dropped his first 'BOOM' during an NFL broadcast. In 1992, Manon Rheume became the first woman to suit up and play for an NHL team. In 1969, LA Dodger John Miller hit a home run in his final at bat. He'd also his a homer in his first at bat. He only hit two in his career. In 1908, Fred Merkle failed to touch the next base on a walk off hit. He was called out and the play became known as 'Merkle's Boner' and was the origin of

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14:49

Al Hrabosky's Histrionics Causes a Brawl, Time was...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/09/22

In 1974, the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals got into a bench clearing brawl after Bill Madlock walked away from the plate in response to Cardinal pitcher Al Hrabosky doing what Al Hrabosky did. In 1927, Jack Dempsey knocked down Gene Tunney but didn't go to a neutral corner soon enough. His delay cost him a Heavyweight title. In 1990, Illinois running back Howard Griffith scored 8 touchdowns to set a new NCAA record. In 1991, Rollen Stewart, aka Rainbow Man, alias John 3:16 t-shirt guy, was

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