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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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13:55

Seven Hours in a Boxing Ring, Hagler/Leonard...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/04/06

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1893, Andy Bowen and Jack Burke fought for more than 7 hours.In 1987, Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Sugar Ray Leonard fought in the Superfight. In 1958, Arnold Palmer used his knowledge of the rules to overrule a rules official and win his first major golf tournament. Also, the term 'Amen Corner' to describe the 11th, 12th, and 13th holes was used for the first

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10:32

Joe Theismann goes North, the Dunk legalized, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/04/05

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1971, Joe Theismann signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.In 1976, the NCAA legalized the dunk.In 1984, LA's Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hit a skyhook to become the all-time scoring leader in the NBA. He's now second on that list behind Lebron James.In 1915, boxer Jack Johnson was finally beaten. THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive the

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17:34

Tulane's Points Shaving Scandal, Nova's Buzzer Beater...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/04/04

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1985, the Tulane Men's Basketball Program was shut down due a points shaving scandal and direct payments to players by the coaching staff. In 2016, Villanova's Kris Jenkins hit a buzzer beating 3 to lift the Wildcats to the National Championship over the North Carolina Tar Heels.In 1983, NC State's Lorenzo Charles slammed through the game winner to beat the

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11:12

Charlotte Smith's Buzzer Beater for the Natty,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/04/03

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1994, Charlotte Smith hit a shot with no time left to lift the UNC women to the win over Louisiana Tech and grab their first National Championship.In 1989, Rumeal Robinson hit a pair of free throws to seal the one point win over Seton to win the National Championship.In 1933, the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 1-0 after five overtime periods. It was

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14:54

Jerry Tarkanian beat the NCAA, the 3-pt shot a 'moral...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/04/02

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1998, Jerry Tarkanian won a $2.5 million settlement against the NCAA after more than 25 years battling with them. In 1985, the NCAA instituted the 45-second shot clock.In 1986, the NCAA adopted the 3-point shot. In 2000, Gary Nicklaus came close to winning on the PGA Tour. In 1972, New York Mets manager Gil Hodges died of a heart attack 2 weeks before the start

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15:49

Harvard wins the Frozen Four Championship, Morgan...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/04/01

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1989, Harvard's hockey team won the first National Championship in school history. In 2007, Morgan Pressel became the youngest woman to win an LPGA Major Golf Tournament. In 1996, Major League Umpire John McSherry collapsed on the field and died on opening day in Cincinnati.In 1985, Villanova became the lowest seed to ever win the Men's NCAA Tournament.In 1991,

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14:35

MSG says goodbye to NIT, Duke erases 22 pt deficit to...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/03/31

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 2022, it was the end of an era as the Xavier and Texas A&M played in the final NIT Championship game at Madison Square Garden. In 2001, Duke overcame a 22 point deficit against Maryland to win by double digits themselves and advance to the Championship game. In 1985, golfer Calvin Peete scorched TPC Sawgrass to win the Players Championship with a record

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10:56

1919 Stanley Cup Final ends in a draw, Indiana wins...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/03/30

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1919, the Spanish Flu wreaked havoc during the Stanley Cup finals and caused it to finish in a draw between Montreal and Seattle.In 1987, Indiana beat Syracuse to win the National ChampionshipIn 1981, Indiana beat North Carolina to win the National ChampionshipIn 1940, Indiana beat Kansas to win the National ChampionshipIn 1991, Duke ended UNLV's bid to go

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11:47

Tar Heels Win their first National Championship,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/03/29

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1982, the North Carolina Tar Heels beat the Georgetown Hoyas 63-62.In 1976, the Indiana Hoosiers beat the Michigan Wolverines to win the the National Championship and finish the year a perfect 32-0. The Hoosiers are the last team to go through the season and win the title undefeated. Also Bobby Knight became the first to win a championship as a player and head

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14:51

Colts Sneak out of Baltimore, Marquette wins title...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/03/28

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1984, Colts owner Bob Irsay moved the team out of Baltimore in the middle of the night.In 1977, Marquette beat North Carolina to win the National Championship. In 1990, Michael Jordan scored a career high and grabbed a career best in rebounds. He also notched the greatest 'NBA Game Score' stat in the history of the league. In 1982, Division I Louisiana Tech beat

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12:30

Webfoots Win Original NCAA Tournament, Goose Givens...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/03/27

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1939, Oregon beat Ohio State to win the first NCAA Tournament.In 1978, Jack 'Goose' Givens scored 41 exploiting a soft Duke 2-3 zone as Kentucky beat the Blue Devils to win the NCAA Championship.In 2023, Iowa's Caitlin Clark put together the only 40 point triple double in the NCAA Women's Tournament. She finished with 41 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds as

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12:13

Dramatic Comebacks, Buzzer Beaters, Epic...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/03/26

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 2005, Illinois erased a 15 point second deficit to beat Arizona. In 2009, Villanova's Scottie Reynolds dribbled length of the court to hit the game winner. In 1983, NC State beat Virginia for the second time in 2 weeks to advance to the Final Four.In 1973, UCLA's Bill Walton scored an NCAA Finals record with 44 points against Memphis.In 1979, Indiana State's

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13:59

Playing for both teams and an unusual end to an NBA...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/03/25

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYStirlingsoap.comIn 1978, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New Jersey Nets in a replay of a portioin of game started in November 1977.In 1961, Cincinnati beat Ohio State to win the National Title.Earlier on that same day, St. Joe's beat Utah in a 4OT game. It's the longest NCAA Tournament game ever played. In 1967, Evel Knievel attempted a jump over 15 cars in his

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12:17

Ten points in 45 seconds to win a National...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/03/24

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 2007, the Division II National Championship between Barton and Winona State featured an amazing 10-point comeback in the final 45 seconds. In 1962, St. John's Head Coach Joe Lapchick's lucky yet smelly shirt ran out of luck in an NIT loss. In 1975, Muhammad Ali fought the Bayonne Bleeder Chuck Wepner. It went 15 rounds before the fight was stopped with Ali

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14:22

Was the fix in for a Georgia vs. Alabama football...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/03/23

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1963, a Saturday Evening Post article printed and released on this day shone a spotlight on a supposed telephone conversation between Alabama football coach Bear Bryant and Georgia Athletics Director Wally Butts about a game between the two, eight days before the teams played in 1962. In 1957, the North Carolina Tar Heels beat Kansas in triple overtime to win the

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15:28

Clint Malarchuk's life threatening injury on the ice,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/03/22

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1989, Buffalo Sabre goalie Clint Malarchuk suffered a major cut across a main artery in his neck and nearly died on the ice in a game against St. Louis. Here's the article referenced in the episode: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/clint-malarchuk-bleeding-outIn 1934, the first Masters Tournament was played.In 1998, John Daly scores an 18 on one hole

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15:05

'The Agony of Defeat' origin story, Jimmy Connors...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/03/21

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYstirlingsoap.comIn 1970, Vinko Bogataj slid off the ski jump ramp and right into sports history as the 'Agony of Defeat' moment.In 1986, Jimmy Connors had a meltdown after a supposed missed line call. He walked off the court, was later fined $25,000 and a 10 week suspension.In 1940, Ben Hogan won his first golf tournament after years of trying. In 1987, the

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15:32

Milan vs. Muncie - the game that inspired 'Hoosiers',...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/03/20

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYStirlingSoap.comIn 1954, tiny Milan High School beat Muncie High to win the Indiana State Basketball Championship and inspired the movie 'Hoosiers.'In 2016, Northern Iowa gave up a 12 point lead in the final minute against Texas A&M and lost in overtime. In 2010, Northern Iowa upset top-seed Kansas behind the hot shooting of Ali Faroukmanesh.In 1934, Babe

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09:06

Texas Western beats Kentucky, the Second Coming of...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/03/19

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1966, it was the all black starting five of Texas Western vs. the all white starting five of Kentucky. In 1995, Michael Jordan returned to the NBA after spending 17 months chasing his professional baseball dream. In 1991, the NFL pulled Super Bowl 27 out of Phoenix after controversy built to a fever pitch over the state of Arizona refusal to recognize Martin

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13:24

Steve Nash and Santa Clara stun Arizona, Cardiac Pack...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/03/18

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYStirlingSoap.comIn 1993, the Santa Clara Broncos featuring a baby-faced Steve Nash stunned Arizona in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.In 1983, NC State survived a 2OT scare against Pepperdine to advance in the NCAA Tournament.In 1990, Loyola Marymount and Michigan combined for the highest scoring NCAA Tournament game. In 1953, the Braves moved out of Boston

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