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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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18:49

Gene Sarazen First to pull the double, the *yawn* end...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/08/18

In 1922, Gene Sarazen became the first golfer to win the US Open and the PGA Championship in the same year. In 1983, it was a ho-hum end to the 'Pine Tar Game.'In 1967, Tony Canigliaro was hit in the face with a fastball and nearly became the second fatality in a Major League Baseball game. In 1992, Boston Celtic great Larry Bird retired.In 2002, Rich Beem won the PGA Championship.Mentioned in this episode:NBA 75 and Golf Round I'll Never Forget Promo for Firefly Books

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17:55

NFL in Tokyo, Ray Chapman killed by a pitch, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/08/16

In 1976, the NFL played its first game outside of the US. St. Louis beat San Diego 20-10. In 1920, Ray Chapman was hit by a Carl Mays' pitch. He died a few hours later.In 1987, Toronto Blue Jay Lloyd Moseby stole second base twice … on the same play.In 2009, Y.E. Yang beat Tiger Woods in the PGA Championship.In 2003, Christiano Ronaldo made his English Premier League debut with Manchester United. In 1954, Sports Illustrated printed its first issue. THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive the greatest

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17:55

Tiger vs. Sergio Feud Flashpoint - This DiSH for Aug. 15

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/08/15

In 1999, 19-year old Sergio Garcia chased 23-year old Tiger Woods during the final round of the PGA Championship, staring him down after a birdie putt on 13. In 2010, Dustin Johnson got hit with a 2-shot penalty on the final hole for grounding his club what he thought was a waste area. It knocked him out of a playoff. Germany's Martin Kaymar won instead. In 1993, Greg Norman came up short in the PGA Championship, losing to Paul Azinger by a shot. In 1989, San Francisco Giants pitcher Dave Dravecky

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13:08

'The Boys in the Boat' win Gold, Olympic Mudball, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/08/14

In 1936, the US rowing 8 from the University of Washington won gold in the Olympics. It inspired Daniel James Brown’s book, ‘The Boys in the Boat.’Also in 1936, the US won the first gold medal in basketball. The game was played outside during a rain storm.In 1977, Lanny Wadkins won the PGA Championship. It was his only major title. In 1959, the AFL was officially formed. Mentioned in this episode:NBA 75 and Golf Round I'll Never Forget Promo for Firefly Books

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15:52

Mickey Mantle died, Joe Montana injured, and Jesse...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/08/13

In 1995, Mickey Mantle died.In 1991, Joe Montana felt a pop in his elbow that led to the rise of Steve Young.In 1936, Avery Brundage banned Jesse Owens for life. 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 events that made a lasting impact.Mentioned in this

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19:18

Basebrawl in Atlanta, Darryl Stingley paralyzed, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/08/12

In 1984, the Braves and Padres had more fights than runs. 17 players and 4 coaches were ejected.In 1978, New England Patriots wide receiver Darryl Stingley was paralyzed after a vicious hit by Oakland Raider Jack Tatum. In 1973, golfer Jack Nicklaus won what was thought at the time to be his 14th major golf tournament. Two of those in that count were US Amateur wins but those were later disallowed. HIn 1957, boxer Albert ‘Chalky’ Wright died in what was first thought to be under suspicious

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14:45

Lee Trevino Found a putter, Won a Major, John Daly,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/08/11

In 1974, Lee Trevino won the PGA Championship.In 1991, John Daly won the PGA Championship as the 9th alternate. In 1950, legendary New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio was benched for the first time in his career.In 1968, the Atlanta Braves signed Satchel Paige.In 2020, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning set an NHL record, combining for 151 shots on goal.THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to

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14:31

1974 NFL Strike Ended after 'Scab' Players Used, Down...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/08/10

In 1974, the NFL players decided to end their strike after the commish and the owners were okay using scab players. But it, along with John Mackey's challenge of the Rozelle Rule, it did put some pressure on the league that led to change in two years. In 1984, Mary Decker tripped over Zola Budd's bare feet and fell during the Olympic Women's 3000 meter Final.In 1953, Lew Worsham dropped a shot into the cup from the fairway for an eagle and a win. It was a TV first.In 2014, Rickie Fowler and Phil

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11:43

Wayne Gretzky traded to the LA Kings, Usain Bolt's to...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/08/09

In 1988, Wayne Gretzky was traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings. In 2012, Usain Bolt won the 200 meter sprint at the Olympics becoming the first Olympian to win both the 100 and the 200 in back to back Olympics.In 1936, it was Jesse Owens rounding out his Olympic performance with another gold medal.In 1976, Cal Hubbard was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the

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14:51

Ty Cobb's Mother Killed His Father, Light go on at...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/08/08

In 1905, Ty Cobb's mother Amanda shot and killed his father, W.H. Cobb on the front porch of their home.In 1988, the lights were finally turned on at Wrigley Field. In 2024, Steph Curry sank 9 threes and scored 36 points to help Team USA erase a 17-point deficit to beat Serbia 99-95.In 1992, the US Men's 4 x 100 relay team set a new World Record in the final fun for Carl Lewis in the Olympics. THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs

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16:55

Stagecoach Robbery at Ebbets Field, the Mile of the...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/08/07

In 1938, Brooklyn Dodgers manager Burleigh Grimes protested an umpire's changed call with a prop that got him ejected.In 1954, the Mile of the Century was contested at the Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, Canada between Englishman Roger Bannister and Australian John Landy.In 2016, golfer Jim Furyk shot a PGA Tour record 58 in the final round of the Travelers Championship.In 1956, Boston Red Sox superstar Ted Williams took umbrage at Boston's booing of him.In 1928, Australian rower Bobby Pearce

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17:30

Wade Boggs Drank 73 Beers, Billy Martin punched one...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/08/06

In 1990, this is the most likely date for Wade Boggs to have drunk 73 beers on a cross country flight and finished the day with 107.In 1969, Minnesota Twins manager Billy Martin punched one of his own players outside of Lindell AC's Bar in Detroit. In 1978, golfer John Mahaffey erased a 7 shot deficit to Tom Watson to win the PGA Championship in a sudden death playoff. In 1926, American Trudy Ederle became the first woman to swim the English Channel and did it in record time.THIS DAY IN SPORTS

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09:56

Joan Benoit wins the First Women's Olympic Marathon,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/08/05

In 1984, American Joan Benoit won the first women's Olympic marathon.In 2012, Jamaican Usain Bolt set an Olympic record in winning the 100m.In 1963, Craig Breedlove set a a new land speed record of 407 mph.In 1967, an AFL team played an NFL team for the first time in an exhibition game. In 1921, it was the first ever radio broadcast of a baseball game on Pittsburgh' KDKA.In 1968, Pittsburgh's Willie Stargell hit the longest home run in Dodger Stadium HistoryTHIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive the

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18:14

Jesse Owens got a hug, not help, Rich Beem survived...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/08/04

In 1936, American Jesse Owens won the Gold medal in the Olympic Gold Medal. In 1936, American Helen Stephens won the 100m Final in record time but was soon accused of being a man. In 2002, Rich Beem won the International using the modified Stableford scoring system. Steve Lowery holed two shots from the fairway in three holes to make it a bit interesting at the end. In 1983, New York Yankees Centerfielder Dave Winfield was arrested in Toronto on animal cruelty charges. In 1982, Joel Youngblood

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14:17

Eight 'Black Sox' Banned, Joe Niekro's Emery Board...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/08/03

In 1921, Chicago White Sox players Eddie Cicotte, Chick Gandil, Happy Felsch, Lefty Williams, Buck Weaver, Swede Risberg, Fred McMullin, and Shoeless Joe Jackson were banned from baseball 24 hours after being acquitted in their trial.In 1987, Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Niekro was caught with an emery board in his pocket which he used to scuff the baseball.In 1939, catcher Joe Sprinz of the San Francisco Seals attempted to catch baseball dropped from a blimp 800 feet above. It didn't go well.In

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12:31

Thurman Munson killed in a plane crash, Continental...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/08/02

In 1979 New York Yankee catcher Thurman Munson was killed in a plane crash.In 1960, the Continental Baseball League disbanded.In 1928, it was the women’s 800 meter final, the last to be run by women for another 32 years.In 2012, Gabby Douglas won the women’s all-around gold medal at the Olympics.In 1997, the Barons became the first team to do a bobblehead giveaway.THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first

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13:54

Pete Rose's streak ended, Niki Lauda's fiery crash,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/08/01

In 1978, Pete Rose's quest to catch Joe Dimaggio's 56-game hitting streak came to an end at 44 games. In 1996, Michael Johnson became the first man to win both the 200 and 400 in the same Olympic games. In 1976, Formula One race car driver Niki Lauda nearly died in a fiery crash at the Nurburgring.In 1928, Gene Tunney retired.In 2004, Daigo Umehara pulled off an incredible 15-strike parry of Justin Wong in Streetfighter at the EVO Championships. It was a highly influential maneuver that drew a lot

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14:57

Future of the Franchise Falls Flat, 2 Dick Allen...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/31

In 2000, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick made their debuts in New England. Brady as the third string backup to Drew Bledsoe and Michael Bishop. On the other sideline, Giovanni Carmazzi was supposed to be the future QB in San Francisco. Things did not go well. In 2012, swimmer Michael Phelps became the most decorated Olympic athlete.In 1928, 16-year old American Betty Robinson became the first woman to win Gold in an Olympic track event. Why did it take so long for an American woman to win gold in Track

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14:10

George Steinbrenner Banned from Baseball, JR Richard...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/30

In 1990, Major League Baseball Commissioner Faye Vincent banned New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner for life. In 1980, Houston Astros pitcher J.R. Richard suffered a stroke that ended his career. In 1989, Javier Sotomayor became the first high jumper to successfully top 8-feet.In 1983, golfer Andy Bean violated rule 19 and hit a putt with the grip of his club, a mistake that cost him nearly $60,000.THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From

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11:04

Yankees Fans Taunt Jose Canseco with a Blow Up...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/29

In 1991, New York Yankees fans jeered Jose Canseco after rumors erupted of him and Madonna becoming an item. In 1988, Bo Jackson hit a home run after the timeout he asked for was denied. In 1908, John McFarlan was denied a perfect game because the final guy refused to step into the batter's box. In 1996, Carl Lewis won the gold medal in the long jump becoming part of an elite crowd to win gold in four consecutive Olympics in the same event. In 2017, Claire Smith became the first female sportswriter

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