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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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5:22

Montreal Rules Played for First Time – This DiSH for...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/03/03

In 1875, the game we know today as Hockey started to take shape with a set of written rules and the first known use of a puck. In 1920, the Montreal Canadiens scored 16 goals in an NHL game. That's still the record for most scored by one team. And in 1990, Hakeem Olajuwon came close to a rare quadruple-double, but wait...he did...but wait...he didn't. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe,

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6:42

Bounty Gate Exposed! – This DiSH for March 2

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/03/02

In 2012, ESPN's Adam Schefter revealed the New Orleans Bounty Gate program. In 1974, the North Carolina Tar Heels erased an 8-point deficit in the final 17 seconds to send the game to OT And in 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in an NBA game. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it! Visit the show's website:

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4:14

Mickey Mantle Calls it Quits – This DiSH for March 1

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/03/01

In 1969, Yankees slugger Mickey Mantle retired. In 1997, Hector Camacho beat the 40-year old Sugar Ray Leonard. In 2003, Mount St. Mary's head basketball coach Jim Phelan coached his last game, closing out his 49 year career. And in 1953, Babe Zaharias won the Sarasota Open by 7 shots but not without some controversy. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your

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3:44

Sports on a Leap Day?! Youbetcha! – This DiSH for...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/02/29

In 1976, Richard Petty dominated the Carolina 500 in Rockingham, NCIn 1940, Jimmy Demeret won his third straight golf tournament within 11 days. And in 1964, the Big O and Jerry Lucas combined for a 40-40 performance. Also in 1964, the longest high school game in history. But there's more to the story than just that. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your

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5:50

Eleven Suspended for the Season – This DiSH for Feb. 28

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/02/28

On this day in 1986, eleven MLB players were suspended for the season. In 1989, the Oilers and the Kings combined for the most penalties in a game. And in 1999, Serena Williams one her first WTA singles title. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it! Visit the show's website: https://this-day-in.blubrry.net/ If you would like to support the

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6:55

SMU’s Post Apocalyptic Landscape – This DiSH for Feb. 27

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/02/27

In 1987, two days after the NCAA dropped the so-called 'Death Penalty' on SMU's football program, the landscape looked bleak. In 1960, the USA hockey team beat the Soviets in the Olympics and went on to win the gold medal just like in 1980. And in 1987, the movie 'Hoosiers' was released in theaters. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it! Visit

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2:45

Babe Ruth a Brave? – This DiSH for Feb. 26

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/02/26

In 1946, the Yankees released Babe Ruth and he quickly signed with the Boston Braves on the same day. His stint there was short and didn't go well. In 1989, the Dallas Cowboys fired Head Coach Tom Landry. And in 1967, Mario Andretti won the Daytona 500 in his first and only appearance, becoming the first foreign born driver to win a NASCAR race. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate

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5:04

Ali Shook Up the World – This DiSH for Feb. 25

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/02/25

In 1964, Muhammad Ali became the champ after beating Sonny Liston. In 1987, the 'Death Penalty' was handed down to SMU's football program. And in 1977, the movie 'Slap Shot' was released in theaters. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it! Visit the show's website: https://this-day-in.blubrry.net/ If you would like to support the work even

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6:15

The Greatest Game Nobody Ever Saw – This DiSH for...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/02/24

In 1985 - A USFL classic featuring future Hall of Famers Steve Young and Jim Kelly. In 1978 - Golden State Warrior Clifford Ray saved a dolphin's life. And in 1961, Lee Petty and Johnny Beauchamp had a horrifying crash at Daytona. Here's the video clip I mentioned in the episode of the Petty and Beauchamp wreck. https://bit.ly/3T5neq4 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review

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5:35

How the Weather Influenced Bobby Knight to Throw a...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/02/23

In 1985, Bobby Knight and his infamous chair throwing incident was influenced a great deal by the weather in Bloomington that day. In 1958, Formula One driver Juan Manuel Fangio was kidnapped by one of Fidel Castro's men. And in 1980, speed skater Eric Heiden won his fifth gold medal of the Lake Placid Olympiad. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends

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7:23

Not one…but TWO Miracles! – This DiSH for Feb. 22

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/02/22

In 2020. David Ayres became the first emergency goalie to be credited with a win! In 1980, it was the Miracle on Ice. In 1959, the first Daytona 500 run on the 2.5 mile track. And in 1968, the NFL standardized the 'Slingshot' goalpost. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it! Visit the show's website: https://this-day-in.blubrry.net/ If you

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5:58

Gold for Liechtenstein! – This DiSH for Feb. 21

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/02/21

In 1980, Hanni Wenzel won the first ever Gold medal for Liechtenstein. In 1970, Pete Maravich and Dan Issel dueled in college basketball. In 1954, Dick Button landed the first ever triple jump in figure skating. And in 1979, a girl's basketball game to NOT remember. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it! Visit the show's website:

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3:21

Souchak’s Scorched Earth Record – This DiSH for Feb. 20

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/02/20

In 1955, golfer Mike Souchak set two records that would stand for more than 40 years. In 1929, the Boston Red Sox had to move Sunday games for what reason? And in 1952, Emmett Ashford became the first African American to be certified to be an umpire. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it! Visit the show's website:

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5:33

McLain, the Mafia, and the Commish – This DiSH for...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/02/19

In 1970, Denny McLain was suspended from baseball for his connections with gambling. In 1984, Phil and Steve Mahre won gold and silver in the men's Olympic Slalom, becoming the first brothers to win medals in the same event. Happy 38th birthday to Brazil's Marta! Born on this day in 1986. And in 2013, Oscar Pistorius appeared in front of a South African magistrate claiming he shot his girlfriend by accident. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and

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7:14

Race Cars, Snow, and a Fight – This DiSH for Feb. 18

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/02/18

In 1979, the Daytona 500 was shown live start to finish for the first time. And wintry weather increased the number of people watching. And then there was the final lap! In 2001, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. was killed on the final lap of the Daytona 500. What happened as a result of this tragedy has saved the lives of other drivers. In 1944, Joe Nuxhall was signed by the Cincinnati Reds and would become the youngest player ever in Major League Baseball. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person

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3:41

Tarzan breaks his own 100 meter swimming World Record...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/02/17

In 1924, Johnny Weismuller, who would go on to play Tarzan in 12 movies in the 30s and 40s broke the 100 meter swimming record. In 1974, tragedy in Egypt prior to a soccer match. And in 2001, Baron Davis sank the longest shot in NBA history. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it! Visit the show's website: https://this-day-in.blubrry.net/ If

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5:19

Just Go Ahead and Give Me the Gold! – This DiSH for...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/02/16

In 1984, Bill Johnson became the first American to win gold in the Olympic Downhill. In 1953, Boston's Ted Williams crash landed his fighter jet in Korea. He escaped unharmed and returned to baseball several months later. And in 2005, the NHL cancelled the entire season after an agreement could not be reached. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about

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5:56

Earnhardt Finally Wins the Daytona 500! – This DiSH...

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/02/15

In 1998, after 19 previous attempts, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. finally won NASCAR's biggest race. In 2004, his son, Dale, Jr. won his first Daytona 500 in only his fifth try. In 1994, down 31 points with 15:30 to play, Kentucky stormed back to beat LSU 99-95. And in 2004, Arizona State's baseball team lost 6-0 to Oklahoma. It was the first game in nearly 10 years the Sun Devils had failed to score a run. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce

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6:09

Eddie the Eagle Takes Flight! – This DiSH for Feb. 14

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/02/14

In 1988, Eddie the Eagle became a hero to underdogs everywhere, competing in the Olympics as a ski jumper. Also in 1988, Richard Petty survived a horrifying crash at the Daytona 500. And in 1990, Michael Jordan wore #12 in a game because his usual #23 had been stolen. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it! Visit the show's website:

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5:21

Heiden Hidin’ No More – This DiSH for Feb. 13

This Day in Sports History ·

2024/02/13

In 1977, Eric Heiden's coming out party at the World All-Around Championships In 1954, Furman's Frank Selvy scored 100 points in a game. In 1990, Larry Bird came up a little short. And in 1968, the East Germans were disqualified, but should they have been? 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it! Visit the show's website:

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