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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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15:27

Pascual Perez murdered, Six TDs and still taking the...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/11/01

In 2012, former MLB pitcher Pascual Perez was found dead after a home invasion. In 2005, the New Orleans Hornets opened their season in Oklahoma City. What happened on this day and the next two years led to the move of the Sonics to OKC. In 2015, Drew Brees threw for an NFL record tying 7 TDs while Eli Manning threw 6 TDs, 0 Ints. In 1964, George Blanda set an AFL record with 68 pass attempts. In 1924, the Lafayette Leopards became the first team to ever use a huddle to call plays in a football

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16:05

Monster Trade in the NFL, Cannon Blast in Baton...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/31

In 1987, the Indianapolis Colts pulled off a 3 team, 10 player trade to land Eric Dickerson.In 1959, LSU's Billy Cannon returned a punt 89-yards for a touchdown that turned out to be the game winner in a 7-3 win over Ole Miss. In 1950, Earl ‘Big Cat’ Lloyd became the first black player to play in an NBA game. In 1993, Greg Norman coughed up a lead on the back nine on Sunday at the PGA Tour Championship to gift Jim Gallagher his third win of the year. In 1994, Serena Williams made her professional

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22:50

Near tragedy on the ice, Death on the Gridiron in...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/30

In or around this day in 1935, Montreal Maroons player Herb Cain was nearly killed during a practice. In 1897, University of Georgia football player Richard von Gammon died after suffering an injury during a game. It nearly led to college football being outlawed. In 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman fought for the Heavyweight title in Kinshasa, Zaire in 'The Rumble in the Jungle.'In 1954, , the NBA used a 24 second shot clock for the first time and the first game that used it featured the Boston

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11:57

Jordan's Injured His Foot, a somber day at the PGA...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/29

In 1985, Chicago's Michael Jordan injured his left foot. In 1999, it was a somber day on the PGA tour. This was the first round after Payne Stewart's plane crash on Monday. In 2023, Christian McCaffrey scored a touchdown for the 17th consecutive game. That tied him with Hall of Famer Lenny Moore. In 1921, tiny Centre College beat Harvard 6-0 in one of the all-time great college football upsets.

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18:49

Nifty 50 in Athens, Justice in Atlanta, and Captain...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/28

In 1995, Steve Spurrier and his Florida Gators became the first and still only team to score 50 points against Georgia at home. In 1995, David Justice quieted the boos in Atlanta to lead the Braves to their first World Series title in Atlanta.In 1981, a questionable mandate by George Steinbrenner wrecked the Yankees chances to beat the Dodgers.In 1975, Dallas Cowboy QB Roger Staubach suffered his 22nd concussion after a crushing hit by Pittsburgh's LC Greenwood. It would eventually lead Staubach to

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16:16

Anthony Carter scores on the 'Greatest Play in...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/27

In 1979, freshman Anthony Carter reeled in a John Wangler pass and scampered to the endzone to score the game winner against Indiana. In 2007, an excessive celebration sent a message from Georgia to Florida.In 2007, Tennessee beat South Carolina 27-24 to put their season into gear and send the Gamecocks into a tailspin. In 1991, Minnesota pinch hitter Gene Larkin plated the game winning run in the bottom of the 10th in Game 7 of the World Series. In 2004, the Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis

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19:21

Yankees beat the Braves to end their World Series...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/26

In 1996, the New York Yankees beat the Atlanta Braves to win the World Series just 6 years after being the worst in baseball.In 1985, the Citadel' Marc Buonicotti was paralyzed attempting to make a tackle in a game against East Tennessee State. In 1970, Muhammad Ali returned to the boxing ring after his 3 1/2 year exile.. In 1984, Michael Jordan made his NBA debut with the Chicago Bulls. In 1990, Wayne Gretzky assisted a goal for his 2000th career point. He's the only NHL player to have reached that

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15:13

Wrong Way Jim Marshall, Buckner's Error, and from...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/25

In 1970, Minnesota's DE Jim Marshall recovered a fumble but returned it the wrong way, scoring a safety rather than a touchdown. In 1986, the New York Mets rallied to score three runs in the bottom of the 10th that included an unfortunate error by Bill Buckner. In 2003, the Florida Marlins beat the New York Yankees to win the World Series, giving manager Jack McKeon a World Series title that had eluded him in his long baseball career. In 2008, Texas Tech kicker Matt Williams hit 9 PATs in a 63-21

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15:41

The Miracle on Techwood, Pete Rose got grilled, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/24

In 2015, Georgia Tech blocked a field goal and returned the ball for a game winning score with no time left. In 1999, Pete Rose made his first appearance on a baseball field in a decade and instead of allowing him to enjoy the moment, NBC's Jim Gray decided to grill him. In 1971, Detroit Lion Chuck Hughes collapsed during a game and died later that day.In 1985, the Chicago Bulls traded for George Gervin. In 1975, Bobby Hull sat out a game in protest. In 1884, it was the first inter-league

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12:56

The Monday Night Miracle, Blue Jays win World...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/23

In 2000, the New York Jets pulled off the improbable 'Monday Night Miracle' win over the Miami Dolphins.In 1993, Toronto's Joe Carter hit the game winner in game 6 of the World Series to beat the Philadelphia Phillies. It's only the second time the series ended on a walk-off home run.In 2021, Penn State and Illinois played 9 OTs before a winner could be decided in the longest college football game ever played. In 1971, the Oklahoma Sooners rolled up a then record 711 yards rushing against Kansas

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14:42

Mayfield and Mahomes Light it up in Lubbock, Lance...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/22

In 2016, Texas Tech's Patrick Mahomes and Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield lit up the scoreboard in a 66-59 shootout. In 2012, UCI stripped the 7 Tours de France titles and banned Lance Armstrong for life.In 1989, Ayrton Senna's attempted pass of his teammate, Alain Prost ended up with the two wrecking. In 1993, the movie "Rudy" debuted in theaters.

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11:01

Michigan State erased a 35-point deficit to win,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/21

In 2006, Michigan State erased a 35 point second half deficit and beat Northwestern 41-38 in the greatest comeback in FBS history. In 1975, Boston's Carlton Fisk waved his game winning home run fair to force a game 7 in the World Series.In 1976, Cincinnati's Big Red Machine bulldozed the New York Yankees to win consecutive World Series.In 2007, Tennessee Titan kicker Rob Bironas kicked an NFL record 8 FGs in a game. In 1976, Julius Erving took his PHD to the NBA, becoming a 76er.And in 1973, Los

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14:46

Bear Bryant played with a broken leg, 'oh, so close'...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/19

In 1935, Alabama's Bear Bryant played against the Tennessee Vols with a broken leg. He caught four passes for 87 yards. In 1987, George Steinbrenner hired Billy Martin to manage the Yankees for the fifth time. In 2006, the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets played a memorable NLCS game 7.In 1981, the LA Dodgers beat the Montreal Expos to advance to the World Series. In 1972, the first esports tournament was held.

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27:14

'The Galloping Ghost' is born, the first...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/18

In 1924, Red Grange scored four touchdowns in the first 12 minutes of a game against Michigan. He ended up with 400+ all-purpose yards, 5 TDs himself and he also threw one. Doug Villhard, the author of 'The Golden Age of Red: A Novel of Red Grange, the Galloping Ghost' joins me for a longer discussion about Red's amazing accomplishments. In 1974, Nate Thurmond became the first NBA player to record a triple-double.And in 1977, it was the birth of Mr. October as Reggie Jackson hit three homeruns in

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13:23

Two TDs in 24 seconds, Michigan State Stunner, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/17

In 1987, the Auburn Tigers scored twice in a span of 24 seconds to stun Georgia Tech. In 2015, Michigan State recovered a muffed punt and ran it in for touchdown to quiet the Big House. In 1998, the decimated Temple Owls shocked the Virginia Tech Hokies. In 1989, prior to game three of the World Series between Oakland and San Francisco, the earth shook. In 1968, Sweden’s Hans Gunnar Liljenwall became the first athlete to ever be disqualified from the Olympics for doping.Mentioned in this

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18:05

'Monday Night Comeback,' the Miracle Mets won it all,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/16

In 2006, Chicago mounted a comeback against Arizona despite six turnovers and zero offensive touchdowns. In 1969, the New York Mets won the World Series. In 1968, Tommie Smith and John Carlos stood atop the medal podium with an iconic show of defiance. In 1976, Abilene Christian’s Ove Johansson kicked the longest field goal in college football history. In 1964, the Boston Patriots and the Oakland Raiders played to a 43-43 tie at Fenway Park. That's the highest scoring tie in NFL history.

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16:22

Catholics vs. Convicts, Kirk Gibson's Game Winner,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/15

In 1988, #1 Miami vs. #4 Notre Dame in the 'Catholics vs. Convicts' game. On that same day, LA's Kirk Gibson hit a pinch hit homer off Dennis Eckersley to win game one of the World Series. In 1989, LA King Wayne Gretzky scored two and assisted another to pass Gordie Howe as the all-time points scorer in the NHL. In 1946, St. Louis Cardinal Enos Slaughter's 'Mad Dash' scored the winning run to win the World Series. In 1912, the Boston Red Sox biggest supporting group, 'The Royal Rooters,' had their

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13:22

A Bomb in the Bronx, Slow Sid scored the game winner,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/14

In 1976, New York Yankee Chris Chambliss hit a walk-off home run to win the ALCS. He never touched the plate though. The homer still counted. In 1992, Atlanta Brave Francisco Cabrera lined one into left to score two runs including the less-than-fleet of foot Sid Bream. In 1985, St. Louis Cardinal Ozzie Smith hit an improbable walk-off homer to beat the LA Dodgers. In 1964, American Billy Mills became the first American runner to win the 10,000 meter in the Olympics. And he did it in borrowed shoes

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11:42

Bill Mazeroski's World Series Winning Blast, the ABA...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/13

In 1960, Pittsburgh's Bill Mazeroski hit a home run to beat the New York Yankees to end the World Series in game seven. In 1967, the American Basketball Association debuted. In 2007, the top-ranked LSU Tigers lost on the road at #17 Kentucky.In 2001, New York's Derek Jeter cut off a throw and flipped it to catcher Jorge Posada to nab Oakland's Jason Giambi in the ALDS.

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13:43

Ten to Win, Magic's overzealous debut, and the...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/10/12

In 1929, the Philadelphia Athletics scored 10 runs in the bottom of the 7th in game four of the World Series to erase an 8-run Chicago Cubs lead. In 1997, Minnesota's Brad Johnson became the first NFL QB to throw a TD pass to himself. In 1979, Magic Johnson made his NBA debut. Kareem hit the game-winning shot and Magic celebrated like they'd won the title. In 1979, Boston Celtic Chris Ford hit the first 3-point shot in the NBA. In 1989, the Dallas Cowboys traded Herschel Walker to the Minnesota

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