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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

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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17:36

The Most Brutal Hockey Fight, Monday Night Football...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/09/21

In 1969, Wayne Maki hit Ted Green in the head with his stick, cracking his skull. The blow nearly killed him and it resulted in the first assault charges being filed against NHL players for an on-ice, in-game fight. In 1970, Monday Night Football debuted on ABC.In 2008, the Miami Dolphins rolled out the 'Wildcat' offense as a component of their offense. In 1985, the Baylor Bears pulled off a huge upset against the #3 USC Trojans. In 2003, NASCAR's 'Lucky Dog' rule went into effect for the first

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17:56

The Battle of the Sexes, The Concession, and a Ball...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/09/20

In 1973, Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in straight sets in a made for TV tennis match in the Houston Astrodome. In 1973, the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in 13 innings after getting extremely lucky on a ball that should have gone over the fence. In 1969, Jack Nicklaus conceded Tony Jacklin's two-foot putt in an all-square match on the final hole of the Ryder Cup. The Ryder Cup finished all square and the US held onto the cup. In 1934, Burleigh Grimes pitched the last legal spitball

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14:13

Greg Louganis hits his head on the board, a Thriller...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/09/19

In 1988, Olympic medalist Greg Louganis hit his head on the 3m Springboard during the prelims. In 1998, Tennessee beat Florida 20-17 in OT in front of the then largest crowd to watch a college football game outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 1965, the NFL added an official to the crew to make sure quarterbacks weren't going past the line of scrimmage. In 1959, Jack Nicklaus won the US Amateur. In 2020, Danny Lee needed six putts to hole out from four feet. Mentioned in this episode:Stirling Soap -

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12:56

Elway vs. Elway, Arnold Palmer's Final Win, and Jim...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/09/18

In 1982, Stanford with senior QB John Elway played San Jose State coached by Jack Elway for the fourth and final time. In 1988, Arnold Palmer won his final golf tournament. In 1999, 35-year old Jim Morris made his major league debut with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. His story inspired a movie with Dennis Quaid playing Morris.

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