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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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14:19

3' 9" Eddie Gaedel Pinch Hits, Wade Boggs Throws...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/08/19

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 1951, the shortest player to ever make a plate appearance, 3' 9" Eddie Gaedel, stepped in as a pinch hitter.In 1997, New York third baseman Wade Boggs inserted as a relief pitcher.In 1941, Pittsburgh manager Frankie Frisch ejected for bringing an umbrella onto the field in an attempt to convince umpires it was raining

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15:53

Pine Tar Game Resumes, Red Sox great injured, Celtics...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/08/18

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 1983, the infamous 'Pine Tar Game' finished. In 1967, Boston Red Sox phenom Tony Conigliaro was nearly killed in a bean ball incident at Fenway Park. In 1992, Boston Celtic Larry Bird retired, citing back pain as the major cause.And in 2002, Rich Beem won the PGA Championship. THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive the

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11:53

The Unluckiest Fan, Wayne Rooney's debut, and Davis...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/08/17

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 1957, Alice Roth was hit by two foul balls and injured by both. In 1980, George Brett went 4-for-4 to boost his batting average over .400. In 2002, Wayne Rooney made his English Premier League debut with Everton.In 1997, Davis Love III won his first and only golf major.In 2003, Shaun Micheel came out of nowhere to win

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12:53

Ray Chapman killed by a pitch, Yang stared down...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/08/16

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 1920, Cleveland's Ray Chapman died after being hit in the head by a Carl Mays pitch.In 2009 Y.E. Yang went toe to toe with Tiger Woods and won the PGA Championship. In 2003, Christiano Ronaldo made his English Premier League Debut for Manchester United. And in 1954, Sports Illustrated distributed its first issue.THIS

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13:13

Weird PGA Finish, another Shark collapse, and the...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/08/15

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 2010, a tough ruling cost Dustin Johnson a chance to win the PGA Championship.In 1993, Paul Azinger took advantage of Greg Norman's unfortunate putting to win his first and only major. In 1989, San Francisco pitcher Dave Dravecky broke his arm throwing a pitch. The injury ended his career. In 1975, Baltimore Orioles

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12:19

Olympic B-Ball in the Mud, The Boys in the Boat, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/08/14

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 1936, basketball was introduced as an Olympic sport but was played outside. This day's gold medal game was played in a driving rain. Also in 1936, the men's Eight rowing competition took place. If you've read 'The Boys in the Boat' then you know the story of what happened. In 1977, Lanny Wadkins won his first and only

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12:39

Jesse Owens banned for life by Avery Brundage - This...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/08/13

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 1936, just days after Jesse Owens won his fourth gold medal, American Olympic Committee chairman Avery Brundage declared Owens a professional athlete and banned him from competing in amateur events for life. In 1991, San Francisco 49ers QB Joe Montana suffered an injury that would lead to the rise of Steve Young. In

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15:08

Ugliest MLB Brawl, Stingley paralyzed, and Nicklaus'...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/08/12

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 1984, the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves got in Major League Baseball's biggest and ugliest brawl. In 1978, New England Patriots' wide receiver Daryl Stingley was paralyzed during a preseason game against the Oakland Raiders.In 1973, won the PGA Championship for what was thought at the time to be his 14th major

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14:04

From 9th alternate to PGA Champion! - This DiSH for...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/08/11

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, John Daly became one of the most unlikely winners of a golf major.In 1950, New York Yankee legend Joe Dimaggio was benched for the first time in his career. In 1968, the Atlanta Braves signed Satchel Paige to a contract so he could qualify for a major league baseball pension.In 1929, Babe Ruth became the first to

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12:20

Mary Decker and Zola Budd tangle - This DiSH for Aug. 10

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/08/10

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 1984, Mary Decker and Zola Budd got their feet crossed up and Decker's Olympic dreams were dashed. In 1974, the NFL players association ended their strike. In 1953, a miracle golf shot was captured on live television for the first time. In 2014, a gracious moment on the golf course allowed Rory McIlroy to finish he

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12:25

Wayne Gretzky traded to the LA Kings - This DiSH for...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/08/09

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 1988, Wayne Gretzky was traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings. In 2012, Usain Bolt won the 200 meter race, becoming the first man ever to win both the 100 and 200 meter races in back to back Olympics.In 1936, Jesse Owens won his fourth gold medal of the Olympics as a last minute addition to the 4x100

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12:49

Dream Team wins Gold, Wrigley lights up, and Ty...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/08/08

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 1992, the US Men's Basketball team, aka 'The Dream Team' won the gold medal at the Barcelona OlympicsIn 2021, the US Women's Basketball team won the Olympic gold medal for the seventh consecutive time.In 1988, the lights were turned on at Wrigley Field for the first time. In 1905, Ty Cobb's father was shot by his

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13:48

'The Mile of the Century' - This DiSH for Aug. 7

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/08/07

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, Roger Bannister and John Landy ran against each other in the 'Mile of the Century.'In 2016, golfer Jim Furyk shot the lowest round of golf. In 2011, caddy Steve Williams was on the bag for Adam Scott's win at the Bridgestone Invitational and called it the best win he'd ever been associated with. He had been on the

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13:57

Billy Martin beat up one of his own players - This...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/08/06

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, Billy Martin got into a fight with one of his own players. In 1992, pitcher Nolan Ryan got thrown for the first time ever. In 1930, minor league player Gene Rye hit thee home runs in the same inning. And in 1926, American woman Gertrude Ederley became the first woman to swim the English Channel..THIS DAY IN SPORTS

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10:59

Benoit's speedy marathon, Bolt's lightning 100, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/08/05

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 1984, American Joan Benoit won the first women's Olympic marathon.In 2012, Usain Bolt won the 100m in the OlympicsIn 1963, Craig Breedlove set a new landspeed record in his rocket car. In 1967, the Denver Broncos played the Detroit Lions in a pre-season game in the first meeting between an AFL and an NFL team.In 1921,

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15:35

Winfield arrested, Ventura pounded, and the Masked...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/08/04

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 SUMMARY"FILL THE EPISODE NOTES IN HERE"...THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive 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

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14:50

Mary Lou Retton and Jesse Owens both win Gold,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/08/03

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 1984, Mary Lou Retton became the first American woman to win the women's gymnastics all-around gold medal. In 1936, Jesse Owens won the 100m run and his first of four gold medals.In 1948, Satchel Paige made his first start in Major League Baseball.In 1979, Sam Snead became the oldest golfer to make a cut at a PGA tour

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13:41

Thurman Munson killed in a plane crash - This DiSH...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/08/02

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 1979, New York Yankees catcher Thurman Munson was killed in a plane crash. In 1960, the Continental Baseball League folded without ever playing a game but it had a tremendous impact on Major League Baseball.In 1928, women were first allowed to compete in track at the Olympics.In 2012, American gymnast Gabby Douglas, aka

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13:13

Pete Rose's streak ended, Michael Johnson's Olympic...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/08/01

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 SUMMARYIn 1978, Pete Rose's 44-game hitting streak was ended by the Atlanta Braves. In 1996, Olympic sprinter Michael Johnson won gold in the 400 meters, becoming the first to win gold in both the 200 meter and 400 meters. In 1976, Formula One driver Niki Lauda crashed during the German Gran Prix. His car caught fire and he

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15:13

Carmazzi vs. Brady, Phelps all-time Olympian, and the...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/07/31

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 2000, a rough start for San Francisco's draft pick Giovanni Carmazzi against the New England PatriotsIn 2012, American swimmer Michael Phelps won a gold and a silver to become the all-time medal winner in the OlympicsIn 1928, the 16-year old Betty Robinson became the first woman to win a track medal in the Olympics.In

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