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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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7:59

Ben Hogan’s Famous One Iron Shot – This DiSH for June 10

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/06/10

In 1950, Ben Hogan hit a one-iron to the 18th at Merion Golf Club. His shot was captured Life Magazine photographer Hy Peskin and is one of the most iconic sports photographs. In 1977, Al Geiberger carded the first sub-60 round in a PGA Tour event. In 1944, Joe Nuxhall became the youngest player in Major League Baseball history at 15 years, 10 months, 11 days. In 1981, Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn was selected in two different professional drafts.

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09:41

LA finally beats Boston, Bobby V in disguise, and an...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/06/09

In 1985, the Los Angeles Lakers finally beat the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals after losing in their previous 9 tries.In 1987, the Lakers did it again with Magic Johnson hitting his famous hook shot.In 1999, NY Mets manager Bobby Valentine was tossed from a game but came back to the dugout in a disquise.In 1946, Ted Williams hit the longest homerun in Fenway Park history.In 1973, Secretariat won the first Triple Crown in 25 years.In 1919, Willie Chisholm carded an 18 on a par 3 at the US

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08:31

What led to the NFL/AFL merger? – This DiSH for June 8

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/06/08

In 1966, the NFL and the AFL announced their merger and established a championship game that became the Super Bowl.In 1979, Utah got an NBA team.In 1934, the Cincinnati Reds became the first professional sports team to fly to a game.In 1968, Don Drysdale broke a 55-year record.In 1950, the Boston Red Sox scored 29 runs in a game to set a new MLB record that would not be eclipsed for 57 years.

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8:57

Four Straight Misses and Kenny Smith the Hero – This...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/06/07

In 1995, Kenny Smith hit seven 3 pointers to lead the Rockets to a win in game one of the NBA Finals. But it was four straight misses by Nick Anderson that most people remember. In 1997, the first IRL Race at Texas Motor Speedway ended in controversy and a fight. In 1892, Jack Doyle became the first pinch hitter in Major League Baseball History. And in 1986, the Kansas City Royals drafted Bo Jackson. It was two months after Jackson had been the top pick in the NFL draft. So why did Bo decided

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7:28

McHale Clotheslined Rambis, Resetting the Tone – This...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/06/06

In 1984, the LA Lakers were cruising until a Kevin McHale hard foul on Kurt Rambis changed the tone for the game and the series. In 2001, Allen Iverson was nearly unstoppable until Tyron Lue was inserted. But an Iverson bucket in OT led to an emphatic stepover. In 1946, the BAA was formed. It would eventually become the NBA in. a few years. In 1992, World Bowl 2 featured North American teams for the only time in its history. And in 2000, it was the birth of 'the Rally Monkey.'

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9:18

Bill Walton and Portland Blaze a New Path – This DiSH...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/06/05

In 1977, the Portland Trailblazers won the NBA Championship and become the first team to trail 0-2 in the series and come back to win. In 1991, it was Michael Jordan's 'Spectacular Move' against the Lakers. In 1999, a phantom foul on Larry Johnson led to one of the most famous four-point play. In 1987, it was a dramatic ending to a College World Series elimination game. In 1925, Bobby Jones came up a shot short in the US Open. And in 1937, War Admiral won the Triple Crown in impressive

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14:54

The Greatest NBA Game Ever! – This DiSH for June 4

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/06/04

In 1976, game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns has been called by many 'The Greatest Game Ever Played.' In 1974, the Cleveland Indians hosted 'Ten Cent Beer Night' which turned into chaos. In 2000, the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a huge deficit to beat Portland in game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. In 1987, Robin Ventura's NCAA record 58-game hitting streak came to an end. And in 1923, a jockey died during a race and the horse still won.

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8:46

The Jordan Shrug Game – This DiSH for June 3

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/06/03

In 1992, Michael Jordan hit 6 first half 3-pointers and then shrugged at the NBC broadcast crew. In 1967, Harmon Killebrew hit a monster shot at Metropolitan Stadium that still is remembered today at the old site of the Met. In 1975, Pele signed with the New York Cosmos to play in the NASL. In 2013, Deacon Jones died. He is the man who coined the term 'Sack' for tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. And in 2012, Tiger Woods tied Jack Nicklaus for second on the all-time wins

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7:59

Ruth and Gehrig Bid Farewell – This DiSH for June 2

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/06/02

In 1935, Babe Ruth retired from baseball.In 1941, Lou Gehrig died from the disease that would soon bear his name. In 1970, Bruce McLaren died in a test run on the Goodwood Motor Circuit in England. In 1993, Charles Smith denied four times at the end of the game against the Chicago Bulls. In 2000, Reggie Miller killed the New York Knicks again. In 1983, Patty Sheehan shot a 63 and went on to win the LPGA Championship.

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10:15

Reggie Miller’s ‘Spike Lee Game’ – This DiSH for June 1

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/06/01

In 1994, Reggie Miller's 'Spike Lee Game' and the birth of Miller as the 'Knick Killer' In 2014, Mr. Game Seven Justin Williams scored his 7th game 7 goal. In 1957, Don Bowden became the first American to run a sub-4 mile. in 1988, 'John Madden Football' was released for the first time. In 1994, the NFL Sunday Ticket was announced. In 1925, Lou Gehrig's streak of 2,130 straight games began. In 2007, minor league baseball manager Phillip Wellman had a major meltdown. Here's the video for

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8:43

The Memorial Day Miracle – This DiSH for May 31

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/05/31

In 1999, the San Antonio Spurs' Sean Elliott hit the game winner against the Portland Trailblazer to win game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. In 1983, the Philadelphia 76ers swept the LA Lakers to win the NBA Championship. In 1941, Sam Snead won the PGA Championship and then shipped off for active duty in the Navy during WWII. In 1949, Snead won the PGA Championship again. In 2013, Australian golfer Andrew Dodt became the first golfer on the European Tour to hole a pair of aces in the same

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9:53

Tragedy at Indy – This DiSH for May30

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/05/30

In 1973, after several rain delays, the Indianapolis 500 raced on a Wednesday. Tragedy would a driver and a crew member. In 1982, Gordon Johncock won one of the closest Indy 500s in history. In 1976, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to compete in a NASCAR race. Also in 1976, Roger Maltbie beat Hale Irwin in a 4-hole playoff to win the inaugural Memorial.

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7:35

A Flurry of Threes! – This DiSH for May 29

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/05/29

In 1997, the Utah Jazz battled back from a 13-point deficit and John Stockton hit the game winning 3 to advance to the NBA Finals In 1995, Rik Smits hit the game winner to beat the Magic after a flurry of 3s seesawed the game back and forth. In 1982, the Minnesota Twins pulled off an unusual triple play against the New York Yankees. In 2015, a par 4 was shortened to a par 3 due to standing water, marking the first time par for a PGA round was less than 70. In 1976, Joe Niekro hit his only major

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9:50

Barry Bonds hit #715 and then a funny thing happened...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/05/28

In 2006, Barry Bonds hit home run #715. A lucky fan waiting for a sandwich looked up and caught it. In 1957, the National League okay'd Brooklyn's and New York's move to the west coast. In 1956, Dale Long hit a home run in his 8th straight game.

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7:41

The Bulls finally beat the Pistons – This DiSH for...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/05/27

In 1991, the Chicago Bulls put several years of frustration behind them, beating the sulky Detroit Pistons to advance to the NBA Finals. Also in 1991, a strange end to the Indianapolis 500 with Arie Luyendyk winning. In 1937, Carl Hubbell won his 24th straight Major League baseball game. In 2012, Zach Johnson nearly coughed up a three shot lead on the final hole of the Colonial due to a faux pas. In 1968, Chicago Bears legendary coach George Halas retired.

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8:27

Perfect through 12 and still lost?! – This DiSH for...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/05/26

In 1959, Harvey Haddix pitched a perfect game for 12 innings but still lost. In 1956, three Cincinnati pitchers combined for a no-hitter through 9 2/3 innings but lost. In 1991, Rick Mears became the third driver in history to win four Indianapolis 500s. In 2002, Robert 'Big Shot Bob' Horry hit the game winner against the Sacramento Kings. In 1995, Ken Griffey, Jr, made an amazing catch against Baltimore's Kevin Bass but broke his wrist in the process. In 1969, ABC and the NFL reached an

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8:45

Ali’s Phantom Punch – This DiSH for May 25

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/05/25

In 1965, Muhammad Ali put Sonny Liston on the mat with his 'Phantom Punch.' In 1993, John Starks posterized Horace Grant and Michael Jordan with a spectacular dunk. In 2002, the Boston Celtics pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in NBA playoff history. And in 1935, Babe Ruth hit his final home runs of his career.

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10:02

Franklin D. Roosevelt Turned the Lights on in...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/05/24

In 1935, it was the first night game in Major League Baseball In 1920, a crackdown on gambling at Wrigley Field was carried out as 47 people were arrested in the bleacher seats. In 1981, Bobby Unser won the Indianapolis 500. In 1987, Al Unser, Sr. won his 4th Indy 500. In 1992, Al Unser, Jr won the closest Indy 500 And in 2004, Maurice Clarett lost his case with the NFL.

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9:03

Wilt Turned Pro but didn’t go to the NBA – This DiSH...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/05/23

In 1958, Wilt Chamberlain gave up his final year at Kansas to turn pro but he couldn't go to the NBA yet. In 1977, jockey Steve Cauthen was thrown from his horse and injured badly. Also in 1977, Jack Nicklaus won his own golf tournament. In 1923 and again on the same day in 1924, Gene Tunney, the boxing Marine fought Harry Greg, the Pittsburgh Wildcat. In 1941, Joe Louis defended his title for the 17th time.

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10:09

Dominique vs Larry Legend plus Lebron’s First NBA...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/05/22

In 1988, Dominque Wilkins and Larry Bird went to head-to-head in a classic Game 7. In 2009, LeBron James hit the game winner in a 96-95 win in the Eastern Conference. In 1977, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. In 2003, Annika Sorenstam played a PGA tour event, becoming the first woman to do so since 1945. In 1963, Mickey Mantle hit a home run that he called the 'hardest ball he ever hit.' And in 1976, boxer Oscar Bonavena was shot and killed outside the

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