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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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10:56

Disco Demolition Night - This DiSH for July 12

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/07/12

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 1979, Disco Demolition Night in Chicago goes awry. In 1949, black baseball players play in the MLB All-Star game for the first time.In 1992, Nigel Mansell had a drive to remember at Silverstone. THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies,

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09:26

The Peacock of the Fairways' Devastating Miss - This...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/07/11

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 1970, Doug Sanders missed a short putt that would have won the Open Championship. Instead it forced a playoff with Jack Nicklaus who won an 18-hole playoff the next day. In 1973, 71-year old Gene Sarazen aced a par 3 at Troon. In 1914, 19-year old Babe Ruth made his major league debut with the Boston Red Sox.In 1967, it

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17:32

Brandy Chastain Celebrates and Abby Wambach's Last...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/07/10

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 1999, Brandi Chastain hit the winning PK leading to the iconic celebration.In 2011, a Megan Rapinoe cross to Abby Wambach in the waning seconds tied the game and led to a win. In 1953, Ben Hogan won the British Open in his first and only appearance. In 1924, the flying Finn Paavo Nurmi thumbed his nose at the French

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11:10

Zinedine Zidane's World Cup Head Butt - This DiSH for...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/07/09

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 2006, France's Zinedine Zidane headbutted Italy's Marco Matterazi in the chest, resulting in a red card. In 1977, Tom Watson outdueled Jack Nicklaus to win the British Open.In 1949, Bobby Locke, who is credited with the phrase 'Drive for Show, Putt for Dough,' did just that in winning the first of his four Open

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15:30

The Last Bare Knuckle Championship Fight - This DiSH...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/07/08

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 1889, John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain squared off for the bare knuckle championship. In 2010, Lebron James made 'The Decision'In 1939, Bobby Riggs won the men's singles title at the last Wimbledon until WWII was over. In 2000, Venus Williams won her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon.In 1960, the Havana Sugar Kings

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12:26

Harold Abrahams wins Gold; Liddell sits out the race...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/07/07

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 1924, one of the events that inspired the movie 'Chariots of Fire' was run. In 1912, Jim Thorpe won the Olympic Pentathlon. In 1986, Jackie Joyner won the Heptathlon in record fashion. In 2009, Alan Embree became only the second pitcher to win a MLB game without throwing a pitch. In 1985, Boris Becker became the first

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12:06

Althea Gibson win Wimbledon! - This DiSH for July 6

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/07/06

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 1957, Althea Gibson became the first black tennis player at Wimbledon.In 1887, England's Lottie Dod became the youngest ever winner at Wimbledon. In 1933, it was the first MLB All-Star game and of course Babe Ruth hit the game's first ever HR.In 1938, Leo Durocher scored after hitting a sacrifice bunt. Two errors

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10:19

Doby's Debut, Ashe wins Wimbledon, and the United...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/07/05

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 1947, Larry Doby became the first black player in the American League, debuting with the Cleveland Indians. In 1975, Arthur Ashe beat Jimmy Connors to become the first black man to win at Wimbledon. In 1925, it was the first tournament put on by the United Golf Association. THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive the

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16:02

Lou Gehrig's 'Luckiest Man' speech - This DiSH for...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/07/04

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 SUMMARYIn 1939, Lou Gehrig addressed Yankee fans and teammates with his 'luckiest man' speech. In 1985, Atlanta Braves pitcher Rick Camp hit an improbable home run. In 2009, former Tennessee Titan QB Steve McNair was found dead in his Nashville condo. In 1910, boxers Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries stepped into the ring in the

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10:14

Babe's Triumphant Return! - This DiSH for July 3

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/07/03

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 1954, Babe Didrikson Zaharias won the Women's US Open. Just 17 months earlier she had been diagnosed with cancer and had surgery and therapy. This was her last major tournament win but she became an inspiration to many because of it. In 1966, Tony Cloninger hit a pair of grand slams in a game, becoming the first and

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11:45

The Ugly American Flashes the Finger at Wimbledon...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/07/02

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 1977, Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Connors played a 5-set marathon of a match .In 1932, in a bit of form over fashion. Henry 'Bunny' Austin wore shorts at Wimbledon for the first time. In 1921, it was a battle of good vs. evil, a war hero vs. a draft dodger, the Frenchman Georges Carpentier vs. Jack Dempsey. In 1903, baseball

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11:53

Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! (Sorry Mets fans) - This...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/07/01

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 2000, the New York Mets worked out a deferred payment plan to pay off the final $5.9 million to Bobby Bonilla. But the Mets had a lot of money invested with Bernie Madoff which makes this the most infamous deferred payment plan in MLB history. In 1920, Walter Johnson was one out away from a perfect game but an error by

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12:42

Sanitary Socks, Penny for C-Web, and the longest Pro...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/06/30

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 SUMMARYOn this day in 1905, a post-injury infection led to a big change in baseball players uniforms. In 1993, the Orlando Magic and Golden State Warriors pulled off a surprising draft night trade, sending Chris Webber to the Bay area and Penny Hardaway to the Space Coast. In 1984, the USFL's Los Angeles Express and Michigan

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11:23

'Moonlight' Graham almost got his chance - This DiSH...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/06/29

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 1905, the real Archibald 'Moonlight' Graham almost got his chance to face a major league pitcher. The character depicted in the movie 'Field of Dreams' was a real person and player who came tantalizing close to getting an official plate appearance. In 1989, Chris Washburn was banned from the NBA for failing multiple

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11:31

Tyson bites Holyfield not once, but twice - This DiSH...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/06/28

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 1997, 'Fight Night' turned into 'Bite Night' as Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield twice. In 1976, Mark 'the Bird' Fidrych became a national star after a complete game win over the New York Yankees. In 2007, the Portland Trail Blazers drafted Greg Oden with the first pick. And in 1981, Jerry Pate won a golf tournament and

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11:02

Lee Trevino struck by lightning - This DiSH for June 27

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/06/27

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 1975, Lee Trevino was struck by lightning during the Western Open. It affected him the rest of his golf career.In 1972, Bobby Hull signed with the Winnipeg Jets in the new World Hockey AssociationIn 1988, Mike Tyson knocked out Michael Spinks in 91 seconds. In 2010, Bubba Watson won his first PGA tour event. And in

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09:28

Kobe Bryant ... a Charlotte Hornet? - This DiSH for...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/06/26

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 1996, the Charlotte Hornets selected Kobe Bryant with the 13th pick. In 2003, the Cleveland Cavaliers drafted Lebron James with the first pick.In 1970, Frank Robinson hit two grand slams in consecutive innings for the Baltimore Orioles. In 1959, Ingemarr Johansson beat Floyd Patterson in the first of their three fights

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12:09

The Spurs Draft Tim Duncan AND win their first NBA...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/06/25

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 1997, the San Antonio Spurs selected Tim Duncan with the top pick in the NBA Draft. Exactly two years later, Avery Johnson hit the game winner and the Spurs won their first of five NBA Championships.In 1979, the Los Angeles Lakers drafted Magic Johnson with the first pick in the NBA Draft, but what NBA star doesn't show

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08:11

Bobby Jones stormed off the course - This DiSH for...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/06/24

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 2007, the US beat Mexico to win the Concacaf Gold Cup. How did this match help them in the 2010 US World Cup? In 1921, a 19-year old Bobby Jones lost his cool in Scotland.In 1977, Eddie Stankey resigned as manager of the Texas Rangers after just one game. In 1968, Detroit Tiger Jim Northrup hit a pair of grand slams in

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08:39

Landon Donovan's Miracle Goal in the 2010 World Cup -...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/06/23

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 2010, Landon Donovan scored a goal in stoppage time to vault USMNT into the knockout stage. In 1917, Babe Ruth and Ernie Shore combined for an unusual no-hitter.In 2013, Ken Duke became the oldest golfer to win his first PGA tour event since 1995. In 2007, a relief pitcher for the Mobile BayBears locked himself in the

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