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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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14:50

Shot heard 'round the World, first ever NFL game and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/10/03

The podcast takes you through significant moments in sports history, starting with Bobby Thomson's legendary home run, known as the "Shot Heard 'Round the World," which secured the New York Giants a spot in the World Series. The discussion transitions to the first-ever NFL game played in 1920, highlighting the early days of professional football and the quirky origins of the teams involved. Listeners are then taken to a thrilling Monday Night Football matchup in 2003, where the Indianapolis Colts

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08:17

Bucky Dent's Unlikely Homer, Bob Gibson's 17 Ks set a...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/10/02

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Here are a few links to Western North Carolina organizations providing assistance to those displaced by Hurricane Helene. Western North Carolina Red CrossHunger and Health Coalition, Boone, NCNorth Carolina Disaster Relief FundSecond Harvest Food BankEPISODE SUMMARYIn 1978, Bucky Dent hit a three run home run. He was the most unlikely to hit one. In 1968, Bob Gibson had 17

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15:39

Babe Ruth's Called Shot, Roger Maris hit #61, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/10/01

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTubeEPISODE SUMMARYI was saddened to learn of the death of Pete Rose who died yesterday at the age of 83. He was one of my earliest childhood heroes. I disliked Gene Garber for striking out Pete in his chase of Joe Dimaggio's 56-game hitting streak. As a five year old I tried to play like him. RIP Pete Rose.In 1932, Babe Ruth called his shot

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09:16

Lions score 34 in the 4th, the Euros got even, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/09/30

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTubeEPISODE SUMMARYIn 2007, Detroit scored 34 points in the fourth quarter, the most ever in the final 15 minutes. In 1945, Detroit's Hank Greenberg hit a grand slam to beat the St. Louis Browns in the final game of the season. In 2012, the Europeans equaled the best comeback in Ryder Cup history overcoming a 4 point deficit to retain the

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12:37

Willie Mays' Catch, Stiletto Heel Boxing Match, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/09/29

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTubeEPISODE SUMMARYIn 1954, Willie Mays' amazing catch in game of the World Series kept the score tied and his Giants wound up winning in the 10th. In 1989, boxer Tony Wilson got a little help from his mom in the ring. In 1923, Walter Hagen and Gene Sarazen played what many consider to be the greatest match play battle in golf history.In

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10:25

Ted Williams: The last to hit .400 and then goes out...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/09/28

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTubeEPISODE SUMMARYIn 1941, Ted Williams went 6-8 on the final day of the season to go from .39955 to ..406. In 1960, Williams homered in his final at bat in the Majors.In 1951, Norm Van Brocklin threw for an NFL record 554 yards and 5 TDs in a win over the New York Yanks. His 554 yards passing is still the NFL record. Also in 1951, New York

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15:48

NHL's first outdoor game ... in Vegas?, Golf's first...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/09/27

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTubeEPISODE SUMMARYIn 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 1930, Bobby Jones won the US Amateur to win golf's first and only official Grand Slam. In 1998, Prairie View's football broke their 80-game losing streak.In 2000, US

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16:25

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

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/09/26

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTubeEPISODE SUMMARYIn 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

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12:04

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

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/09/25

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTubeEPISODE SUMMARYIn 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

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10:42

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

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/09/24

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTubeEPISODE SUMMARYIn 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

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12:24

Origin of the 'Boneheaded Play,' Tom Brady's debut,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/09/23

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTubeEPISODE SUMMARYIn 1908, Fred Merkle failed to do something important on this day and became the creation of the term 'bonehead' or 'boneheaded play.'In 2001 Drew Bledsoe was injured and nearly died. His injury opened the door for Tom Brady.In 1978, California Angel's outfielder Lyman Bostock was shot and killed in a case of mistaken

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09:35

Long Count Fight, Howard Griffith's 8TDs, and the...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/09/22

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTubeEPISODE SUMMARYIn 1927, Gene Tunney beat Jack Dempsey to retain his heavyweight title despite a supposed 'long count' in the seventh round that allowed Tunney to recover. In 1990, Illinois running back Howard Griffith scored 8 rushing touchdowns, a Division 1 record he held by himself until 2016.In 1991, Rollen Stewart, aka known as the

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10:57

A Day of Innovations - Monday Night Football, the...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/09/21

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTubeEPISODE SUMMARYIn 1970, Monday Night Football debuted on ABC In 2008, the Miami Dolphins rolled out the Wildcat offense. In 1985, the Baylor Bears upset #3 Southern CalAnd in 1975, the head official in an NFL game was mic'd up for the first time. THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year

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14:24

The Concession, Second Battle of the Sexes, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/09/20

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTubeEPISODE SUMMARYIn 1969, Jack Niclaus conceded a putt to Tony Jacklin to halve their match and leave the Ryder Cup tied. In 1973, Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs at Houston's Astrodome in the Battle of the Sexes.Also in 1973, a ball hit by Dave Augustin off the top of the wall defied logic, physics and belief. Instead of a potential

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07:36

Vols stun the Gators, a man named Fran changes the...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/09/19

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTubeEPISODE SUMMARYIn 1998, #6 Tennessee beat #2 Florida in a thriller in Knoxville.In 1965, the NFL added another official to make sure Fran Tarkenton and other NFL QBs didn't go past the line of scrimmage.In 1959, Jack Nicklaus won the US Amateur. THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year

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11:48

35 year old Rookie makes his debut, a father-son...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/09/18

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTubeEPISODE SUMMARYIn 1999, Jim Morris made his major league debut as a 35-year old rookie with the Tampa Bay Devil RaysIn 1982, it was the final meeting on the football field between Jack Elway as coach of San Jose State and his son John, the quarterback at Stanford.In 1988, Arnold Palmer won his final tournament. THIS DAY IN SPORTS

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09:34

Tiger and Phil Ryder Cup Disaster Bronco Nagurski...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/09/17

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTubeEPISODE SUMMARYIn 2004, the Ryder Cup pairing of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson did result in any points. In 1933, the Bronco Nagurski rule went into effect.In 1961, the Minnesota Vikings upset the Chicago Bears as rookie Fran Tarkenton threw 4 TDs.In 1994, UNLV’s Jason Davis completed 28 of 41 passes for 347 yards in the fourth quarter

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08:23

Rocket Launches in Ann Arbor, Alvon and the Field...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/09/16

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTubeEPISODE SUMMARYIn 1989, Raghib 'Rocket' Ismail ran two kickoffs back for TDs in a battle between #1 Notre Dame and #2 Michigan. In 2000, Kentucky State's Alvon Brown rolled up huge chunks of yardage against Kentucky Wesleyan, setting a Division 2 record in the process.In 1924, St. Louis Cardinal Jim Bottomley plated 12 runs in a 17-3 win

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09:07

Ali's last win, 19Ks in a loss, and the Moonlight...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/09/15

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTubeEPISODE SUMMARYIn 1978, Muhammad Ali beat Leon Spinks to win his thirdIn 1969, Steve Carlton struck out 19 and lost to the New York MetsIn 1971, Larry Yount was brought in to pitch in his major league debut but never threw an official pitch and never pitched again in the majors. In 1973, Archie Griffin started a string of 31 consecutive

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12:57

'94 MLB Postseason Cancelled, Record fine for Nick...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/09/14

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTubeEPISODE SUMMARYIn 1994, the remainder of the major league baseball season and the postseason was cancelled. In 1991, Marshall Faulk set a new record for rushing yards in a Division One college football game. In 2003, Jamal Lewis rolled up an NFL record 295 yards against the Cleveland Browns.In 2019, Nick Kyrgios was fined a record

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