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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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14:54

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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6:57

Ralph Sampson’s Game Winning Flip – This DiSH for May 21

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/05/21

In 1986, Ralph Sampson's flip shot sank the LA Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. In 1989, it was the 'Tide Slide' that led a to a melee in the pits of The Winston All-Star race. In 1977, Seattle Slew won the second leg of the Triple Crown. And in 1901, FIFA was founded.

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9:09

Was Kobe Bryant Intentionally Poisoned in 2002? –...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/05/20

In 2002, Kobe Bryant woke up at 1 a.m. on this day with stomach issues after ordering hotel room service. He was apparently the only one who got sick at the hotel that night. In 1972, the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Nets to win the ABA championship for the second time. In 1979, the Winnipeg Jets beat Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers to win the World Hockey Association's final Avco Cup. In 2000, Minnesota Timberwolf Malik Sealey was killed by a drunk driver. In 1972, Bee Bee Bee was

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7:20

Two Hockey Finals on the same day?! – This DiSH for...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/05/19

In 1974, the Houston Aeros, featuring Gordie Howe beat the Chicago Cougars to win the 2nd Avco Cup in the World Hockey Association. Also in 1974, the Philadelphia Flyers won their first ever Stanley Cup behind the excellent goaltending of Bernie Parent. In 1991, Willy T. Ribbs became the first black driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500.

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8:23

Two football greats connected in life, died exactly...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/05/18

In 1963, running back Ernie Davis died of Leukemia. In 2023, 60 years later, Jim Brown died. In 1912, Allan Travers gave up 26 hits and 24 runs in a game. The reason he had to endure a beat down goes back to what happened 3 day prior. In 2004, Randy Johnson pitched a perfect game against the Atlanta Braves. In 1997, Tiger Woods 'C" game was good enough to win his fifth golf tournament in 16 starts. And in 2013, Nicolas Colsaerts ball wound up in an unusual place.

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8:30

The Pass in the Grass – This DiSH for May 17

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/05/17

In 1987, Dale Earnhardt pulled off an incredible maneuver, even though no actual pass took place. In 1975, six men ran a sub four mile in a race as the record was lowered. And in 1979, it was a Major League Slugfest between Philadelphia and Chicago at Wrigley Field.

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7:21

Never Fear, Magic is Here! – This DiSH for May 16

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/05/16

In 1980, Magic Johnson played Center, Forward, and Guard in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. In 1999, Allan Houston hit the game winner for the New York Knicks toppling the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA playoffs...again. In 1976, the Montreal Canadiens won the first of four straight Stanley Cups, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 to sweep the series. In 1939, it was the first night baseball game in the American League. And in 1981, Betty Ellis became the first female to referee a

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