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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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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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19:56

Miracle in Miami, Eric Dickerson topped OJ, and a...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/09

In 2018, the Miami Dolphins pulled off a two-lateral final play to stun the New England Patriots. In 1984, LA Rams running back Eric Dickerson broke OJ Simpson's single season rushing record. In 1934, the 5-foot, 140 pound equipment guy for the New York Giants was the biggest man on the field after finding nine pairs of sneakers. In 2001, Notre Dame hired George O'Leary as their coach. His tenure lasted five days. In 1977, LA Laker Kermit Washington punched Houston Rocket Rudy Tomjanovich during a

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13:42

Snowpocalypse wreaks havoc in the NFL, Ravens/Vikings...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/08

In 2013, a huge snow storm blanketed several NFL cities in snow, making for some interesting games. Detroit at Philadelphia, Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay, Kansas City Chiefs at Washington, Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh, and then the Minnesota Vikings and the Baltimore Ravens played a wild final 2:05.In 1940, the Chicago Bears leveled a good amount of fury against the Washington Redskins with their 73-0 win.In 1961, Wilt Chamberlain scored 78 points for the single game scoring record. It was a prelude

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10:44

Montana beat Manning in an epic comeback, Nash and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/07

In 1980, the San Francisco 49ers pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in NFL history. In 1935, Washington's Byron Haines scored all the points for both teams in a college football game. In 2006, Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns duelled with Jason Kidd and the New Jersey Nets in a 2OT thriller. In 1977, Gordie Howe scored career goal #1000In 1963, instant replay made its debut during a football game.

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17:19

Taylor University's 'Silent Night,' the WFL's Only...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/05

Tonight, it will be the 28th Annual Silent Night Game at Taylor University. The students are silent until the Trojans scores their 10th point. The last two minutes are spent singing 'Silent Night' in unison. In 1974, the Birmingham Americans played the Florida Blazers in the first ... and only World Bowl. The Americans beat the Blazers 22-21. In 1969, the #1 Texas Longhorns played at #2 Arkansas. President Richard Nixon was at the game and awarded Texas a National Championship plaque after the game

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13:13

Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost 26th in a row, Tennessee...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/04

In 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost their 26th game in a row to set the current NFL record for consecutive games without a win. In 1971, the Tennessee Volunteers snapped Penn State's 15-game winning streak thanks to Bobby Majors and 6 Nittany Lion turnovers. In 1988, Oklahoma State beat Texas Tech in a shootout in Tokyo. Sanders won the Heisman earlier in the day and then rolled up 257 yards rushing and over 300 all-purpose yards and 4 touchdowns against the Red Raiders in a 45-41 win. In 1960,

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14:07

Browns won without throwing a pass, Randall...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/03

In 1950, the Cleveland Browns beat the Philadelphia Eagles without throwing a single pass. It's the last time an NFL team has gone an entire game without a pass attempt. In 1950, LA Ram WR Tom Fears caught 18 passes to set a new NFL record. It was not broken for another 50 years. In 1950, Detroit Lion Cloyce Box had 12 catches for 302 yards and 4 TDs. His 302 yards receiving came up just a yard short of tying the previous record. In 1989, Philadelphia Eagle Randall Cunningham, usually the QB,

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15:54

Ditka and Ryan (nearly) Come to Blows in Miami, 'Punt...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/02

In 1985, after the Miami Dolphins put 31 points on the Chicago Bears, Head Coach Mike Ditka and Defensive Coordinator Buddy Ryan may or may not have come to blows in a dispute at half. In 1972, Auburn blocked two punts and returned them for touchdowns in the fourth quarter to turn a 16-0 deficit into a 17-16 win in the Iron Bowl. In 1950, Navy snapped Army's 28-game winning streak preventing the Cadets a National Title in the process. In 1995, the Detroit Red Wings scored 9 goals on Montreal

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15:16

sNOw Shows at Lambeau Field, the two-loss LSU Tigers...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/01

In 1985, Green Bay and Tampa Bay played in the 'Snow Bowl' featuring 14 inches of snow and 36,000 empty seats in Lambeau. In 2007, the LSU Tigers beat Tennessee in the SEC Championship game and then watched Oklahoma beat top-ranked Missouri and then unranked Pitt upset #2 West Virginia in the Backyard Brawl. LSU win paired with the losses put the Tigers in the BCS title game. In 1963, Wendell Scott became the first black driver to win a NASCAR race but there was some controversy. Was it racism or

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19:24

Ernie Barnes drafted twice in the same NFL Draft, Bo...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/11/30

In 1959, the Washington Redskins selected OL Ernest Barnes out of NCCU in the 8th round of the NFL draft but when they realized he was black, they rescinded their pick. The Baltimore Colts selected him in the 10th round. He went on to become better known for his art. In 1987, Bo Jackson met Brian Bosworth as the Raiders beat the Seahawks in the first meeting between the NFL rookies. In 1974, Southern Cal scored 55 unanswered points to beat Notre Dame 55-24. In 2013, Auburn's Chris Davis returned a

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14:15

Lee Trevino dunks one for $175,000, First Collegiate...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/11/29

In 1987, Lee Trevino won five skins on the par 3 17th to win the Skins Event featuring Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Fuzzy Zoeller and Trevino.In 1980, Western Carolina Catamount Ronnie Carr hit the first three point shot in NCAA history.In 1989, Oklahoma scored an NCAA record 97 points in the first half against US International.In 1934, it was the first NFL game played on Thanksgiving Day.In 1992, New York Jets defensive lineman Dennis Byrd was paralyzed during a game.In 1972, the video game Pong

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13:49

Dallas Cowboy Clint Longley and his Thanksgiving Day...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/11/28

In 1974, Clint Longley replaced an injured Roger Staubach and rallied the Dallas Cowboys for what NFL FIlms called 'The Greatest Thanksgiving Day game' ever. In 1996, Kansas City running back Marcus Allen passed Walter Payton on the all-time rushing touchdown list. Allen scored another later in the game to lift the Chiefs to the win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. In 1895, the first auto race started in Chicago. In 1929, Chicago Cardinals' Ernie Nevers scored an NFL record 40 points in a

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15:05

First and Fastest Overtime Thanksgiving Game in...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/11/27

In 1980, the Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions in the first overtime game played on Thanksgiving. In 1952, the Dallas Texans won their first and only game on Thanksgiving thanks to a guy named Tripucka. In 1926, Carnegie Tech beat Notre Dame 19-0 in one of the great upsets in college football history. In 1984, Dan Marino's 'fake spike' led to a Miami game-winning touchdown toss to beat the New York Jets. In 1996, the Utah Jazz pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA history.

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13:21

Cowboys unwelcome in Cleveland, a Tie is 'Like...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/11/24

In 1963, two days after the assassination of JFK, the NFL made the controversial decision to play games. Dallas was in Cleveland but because they represented the city where the President had been shot, they were not welcome. In 1966, the Dallas Cowboys played their first Thanksgiving day game. Every year since with the exception of 1975 and 1977, they have played on Thanksgiving. In 1973, #1 Ohio State and #4 Michigan played to a 10-10 tie. Otherwise, both were undefeated and so the automatic bid to

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08:46

Bonus Episode: Gene Stallings retired after '96 Iron...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/11/23

This is a bonus episode for Nov. 23.In 1996, Alabama scored the winning points in the final 30 seconds to beat Auburn and win the Iron Bowl.In 1975, a Middleweight fight between Wilford Scypion and Willie Classen had a tragic end but led to needed changes to boxing.

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14:45

'The Miracle in Miami,' Desmond struck the Heisman...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/11/23

In 1984, Doug Flutie found Gerard Phelan on the final play to win 'The Miracle in Miami.'In 1991, Michigan's Desmond Howard returned a punt 93 yards for the touchdown and then struck the Heisman pose in the endzone.In 2007, top-ranked LSU lost for the second time in 2007. The Arkansas Razorbacks topped the Tigers in overtime. In 1957, NC State's Dick Christie scored every point in the Wolfpack 29-26 win over South Carolina to win the ACC regular season title. In 2003, the Baltimore Ravens came back

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13:26

Paranoia reigned in Ann Arbor in '75, Ineptitude in...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/11/22

In 1975, Ohio State scored two TDs in the final 3:30to beat Michigan 21-14 but its what happened in the week leading up to the game that was the story. In 2014, Wake Forest and Virginia Tech played one of the worst college football games in the history of the game. In 1950, the Minneapolis Lakers and Fort Wayne Pistons combined for just 37 points. It was the lowest scoring game in NBA history. It was one of the games used to create the 24-second shot clock.

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13:39

The Heidi Game, Detroit Lion Mike Utley paralyzed,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/11/17

In 1968, the dramatic finish to the New York Jets vs. Oakland Raiders game was not seen on the east coast, replaced by the made for NBC movie "Heidi."In 1991, Detroit Lions offensive lineman Mike Utley was paralyzed during a game against the LA Rams. In 1973, Miller Barber won the 144-hole World Open Golf Championship. In 1990, Houston's David Klingler threw 11 TDs in a game against Eastern Washington. In 1959, Syracuse's Jim Brown scored 43 points in his final collegiate game to break the NCAA

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15:59

The Man in the Lucite Mask, Alan Kulwicki won one for...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/11/15

In 1953, a first half injury to Cleveland Browns QB Otto Graham led to the first face mask being added to a helmet at halftime so he could play the second half. In 1992, Alan Kulwicki nursed his car around Atlanta Motor Speedway to win the points championship by the slimmest of margins. In 1960, Elgin Baylor scored 71 in the nightcap of an NBA doubleheader at Madison Square Garden.In 1991, PGA Tour player Andy Bean holed his third shot on a 653 yard, par 6 for the longest ever double eagle in a PGA

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14:27

Marshall's football team killed in plane crash, Davis...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/11/14

In 1970, the plane carrying Marshall's football crashed short of the runway, killing all 75 aboard. In 1988, the plane carrying Davis Love, Jr, and three others crashed short of the Jacksonville, FL airport, killing all aboard. In 1899, the Sewanee football team completed a tour of playing five games in six days. They won all of them and did not allow a single point to be scored on them. In 2012, Zlatan Ibrahimovic hit an unreal bicycle kick in a international friendly between his Swedish National

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