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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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11:20

The 'Forgotten Miracle,' Bob Cousy and the Boston...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/02/27

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYTo register to win the $50 gift card from Homefield Apparel:sportshistorynetwork.com/giveawaysIn 1960, the US Olympic hockey team beat the Soviets and went on to win the Gold medal in what became known as 'The Forgotten Miracle.'In 1959, Bob Cousy handed out an NBA record for assists and the Celtics won 173 in a win. In 2017, Jose Calderon was acquired by the Golden

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10:43

Mario Andretti wins the Daytona 500, Jack Nicklaus'...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/02/26

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYGive Stirling Soap a try at Stirlingsoap.com To register for the $50 gift card from Homefield Apparel: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveawaysIn 1967, Mario Andretti became the first foreign born driver to win a NASCAR race when he won the Daytona 500. In 1978, Jack Nicklaus stormed home with five straight birdies to win the Jackie Gleason Inverrary Classic. In 1946,

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12:22

St. Bonaventure's Home Winning Streak Ends, Riddick...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/02/25

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYTo register for your chance to win a $50 gift card to Homefield Apparel:sportshistorynetwork.com/giveawaysIn 1961, St. Bonaventure's men's basketball team had won 99 consecutive games at home but that all came to an end. It's still the second longest in NCAA history. In 1998, boxer Riddick Bowe kidnapped his family in an effort to mend his relationship with them. In

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12:42

Clifford Ray Saves a Dolphin, the Greatest Game...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/02/24

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYFor your chance at the $50 Homefield Apparel giftcard:sportshistorynetwork.com/giveawaysIn 1978, Golden State Warrior big man Clifford Ray was called into action as a marine biologist.In 1987, Los Angeles Laker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar his first and only three-pointer.In 1985, the USFL's Houston Gamblers and LA Express played an epic game that no one was able to watch.In

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12:07

F1's Fangio kidnapped by Castro, Bobby Knight threw a...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/02/23

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYHomefield Apparel giveaway: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveawaysIn 1958, Formula One driver Juan Manuel Fangio was kidnapped by Fidel Castro's men in an attempt to cancel the Cuban Gran Prix. In 1985, Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight threw a chair across the floor arguing an official's call.In 2021, Tiger Woods was involved in a single car accident. In 1980,

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13:53

Miracle on Ice, Emergency Goalie David Ayers a Hero...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/02/22

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYTo enter for the $50 Homefield Apparel gift card giveaway:sportshistorynetwork.com/giveawaysIn 1980, the US Hockey team stunned the Soviets to advance to the Gold medal game. Here's the link to Curt Chaplin's audio from that night: youtube.com/watch?v=fztlLwgSFCg In 2020, the Carolina Hurricanes lost both of their goalies and had to turn to emergency goalie David

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07:22

Jordan scores 43 as a 40 year old ... and more - This...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/02/21

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYsportshistorynetwork.com/giveawaysIn 2003, Michael Jordan scored 43 for the Washington Wizards four days after turning 40 years old. In 1970, Pete Maravich and Dan Issel dueled in a college basketball game. Maravich finished with 63, Issel had 51.In 1954, Dick Button landed a triple jump for the first time in competition and skated to his second Olympic Gold Medal

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08:45

Emmett Ashford certified, No Sunday Games in Boston,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/02/20

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYTo register for the $50 gift card from Homefield Apparel:sportshistorynetwork.com/giveawaysIn 1952, Emmett Ashford became the first black umpire to be certified in organized baseball.In 1929, the Boston Red Sox agreed to move that season’s Sunday and Holiday games away from Fenway Park.In 1998, American figure skater Tara Lipinkski became the youngest winner of a

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12:11

Boogity, Boogity, Boogity, Darrell Waltrip finally...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/02/19

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYsportshistorynetwork.com/giveawaysIn 1989, Darrell Waltrip won the Daytona 500 in his 17th try. In 1984, Phil and Steve Mahre won gold and silver in the Olympic slalom event.In 1970, Denny McLain was suspended from baseball due to his involvement in gambling.In 2013, sprinter Oscar Pistorius appeared in court for the first time after shooting his girlfriend. THIS

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13:07

How a last lap crash, a fight and a snowstorm made...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/02/18

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYTo enter the giveaway for a $50 gift card to Homefield Apparel:sportshistorynetwork.com/giveawaysIn 2005, the mom of Detroit Tigers pitcher Ugueth Urbina was rescued after being kidnapped and held for 4 months. In 1979, a last lap crash between Cale Yarborough and Donnie Allison and subsequent fight made NASCAR more popular across the country. In 2001, a last lap

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10:49

US Women's Hockey wins Gold, Baron Davis' Record NBA...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/02/17

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYTo enter for a chance at a $50 giftcard for Homefield Apparel:sportshistorynetwork.com/giveawaysIn 1998, the US Women's Olympic Hockey beat the Canadian women to win the first Women's Hockey Olympic Gold Medal. In 1968, Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy won his third alpine gold medal. In 2003, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler collapsed and later died. His death

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12:09

Ted Williams survives a crash landing, the NHL...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/02/16

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYTo enter for a chance at a $50 gift card to Homefield Apparel: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveawayIn 1953, Ted Williams successfully crash landed his fighter jet in Korea and walked away from the burning wreckage.In 2005, the NHL canceled its entire season, becoming the first professional sports league to do so. In 2024, golfer Jordan Speith signed an incorrect

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14:24

Another Shocking NBA Trade, Nikola Jokic Fastest to...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/02/15

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYTo enter for a chance at the $50 giftcard from Homefield Apparel:sportshistorynetwork.com/giveawaysIn 1989, the Detroit Piston's traded Adrian Dantley to Dallas for Mark Aguirre. It was a shocking trade that upset Pistons' fans. (sound familiar?) But it worked out for Detroit who went on to win 30 out of 34 to end the regular season and eventually win the NBA title

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13:59

Larry Bird's left-handed game, Eddie the Eagle takes...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/02/14

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1986, Boston Celtic Larry Bird played most of the game shooting with his left hand. In 1988, Britain's Eddie 'the Eagle' competed in ski jumping in the Calgary Olympics.Also in 1988, Bobby Allison and his son Davey finished one-two in the Daytona 500 but this race is known for happened much earlier in the race. In 1975, the San Diego Conquistadors beat the New

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11:56

Dunbar's Mighty Poets Reign Supreme, Frank Selvy...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/02/13

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYTo enter for a chance at a $50 gift card from Homefield Apparel:sportshistorynetwork.com/giveawaysIn 1982, Dunbar's high school basketball team led by Tyrone 'Muggsy' Bogue and three other who would go on to play in the NBA beat the top ranked high school team in the nation. In 1977, speed skater Eric Heiden won the World Championships becoming the first American to

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14:50

Byron Nelson beat Ben Hogan...again, US Hockey's...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/02/12

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYTo enter for your chance at a $50 gift card from Homefield Apparel:sportshistorynetwork.com/giveawaysIn 1940, Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson played an 18-hole playoff at the Texas Open. The loss coupled with a surly off-handed comment drove a wedge between their relationship. In 1972, the US Hockey team beat Poland 6-1 and won the Silver medal in a miracle that you've

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17:00

Olympics Controversy, Buster Douglas Beats Tyson, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/02/11

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYTo enter for the $50 Homefield Apparel gift card:sportshistorynetwork.com/giveawaysIn 2002, controversy marred the Pairs Figure Skating competition. In 1990, James 'Buster' Douglas pulled off one of the greatest upsets in sports history by beating Mike Tyson.In 1994, NASCAR driver Neil Bonnett died during a practice run at Daytona International Speedway.In 1988,

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12:55

USMNT Shocks Brazil, Jumpin' Joe Fulks Scores 63, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/02/10

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYTo enter for a chance at the $50 Gift Card to Homefield Apparel: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveawaysIn 1998, the US Men's Soccer team beat Brazil in the Concacaf Semifinals.In 1949, Jumpin' Joe Fulks scored 63 to set a new single scoring record. In 2012, New York Knick Jeremy Lin dropped 38 in a 92-85 win against Kobe and the Lakers.In 1962, American Jim Beatty

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14:22

Magic Returns to play in the All-Star game, Norris...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/02/09

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYTo enter for a shot at the $50 gift car at Homefield Apparel: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveawaysIn 1992, Magic Johnson returned to play in the NBA All-Star game three months after his retirement from the league due to his HIV diagnosis.In 1991, Terrible Terry Norris pummeled Sugar Ray Leonard, forcing him to retire once again. In 2006, Al Michaels was traded to NBC

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12:25

Shaq vs. Laettner in college, Spud Webb wins NBA Dunk...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/02/08

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYTo enter the giveaway for the $50 giftcard to Homefield Apparel: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveawaysIn 1992, Duke's Christian Laettner went head-to-head with LSU's Shaquille O'Neal.In 1986, 5'7" won the NBA's Dunk Contest.In 1996, the NFL and the city of Cleveland reached an agreement to keep the name, colors and history of the Browns franchise in Cleveland.In 1964,

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