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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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12:00

Greatest Golf Match You've Never Heard About, 'The...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/11

In 1956, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Ken Venturi, and Harvie Ward played a memorable match that nearly nobody saw.In 1987, John Elway engineered the 'Drive' on the road at Cleveland to advance to the Super Bowl.In 1983, Edmonton’s Pat Hughes scored two short-handed goals in a span of 25 seconds, breaking a record set by Wayne Gretzky.And in 1953, J. Edgar Hoover turned down a $100,000 offer to take over as chairman of the board of the International Boxing Club.

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14:42

LSU Football Coach Bo Rein Tragic Death, X-Clown...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/10

In 1980, newly hired LSU football coach Bo Rein died in a plane accident. In 1982, San Francisco's Joe Montana found Dwight Clark in the back of the endzone for the winning touchdown to beat the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship. In 1982, Cincinnati beat the San Diego Chargers in the AFC Championship game. The temperature at game time was minus 9 but with a sustained wind of 27 miles per hour, it made it feel like -59. It became known as the Freezer Bowl. In 2004, Carolina Panthers QB Jake

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16:07

Stall Ball, Bullet Proof Vests and the Canterbury...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/09

In 1971, Maryland beat #2 South Carolina in a slow down game. In 1972, the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers to end their 33-game winning streak. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar outdueled Wilt Chamberlain.In 1963, Cleveland Browns head coach Paul Brown was fired by owner Art Modell. Brown was a true innovator in the game and went on to start up and coach the Cincinnati Bengals.In 2005, Minnesota's Randy Moss caught a touchdown pass and then fake mooned the fans at Lambeau field.

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14:04

Beast Quake 1.0, the Music City Miracle, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/08

In 2011, Seattle's Marshawn Lynch broke 8 tackles on his way to a touchdown. The roar from the crowd registered as a tremor on local seismic devices.In 2000, the Tennessee Titans used the 'Home Run Throw Back' to pull off the Music City Miracle agains the Buffalo Bills.In 2012, Tim Tebow hit Demaryius Thomas for the game winner against Pittsburgh on the first play of OT.In 1955, Georgia Tech shocked the Kentucky Wildcats and snapped their 129 home winning streak.In 1972, the NCAA ruled that freshmen

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15:21

Nevada erases 14 point deficit with a minute left,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/07

In 2017, the Nevada Wolfpack trailed by 19 with 4 1/2 to play, were down 14 with 1:04 left to tie it up and send it to OT and then win it 105-104.In 2007, second ranked LSU beat #1 Ohio State 38-24 to win the National Championship. It was first time that a team with two losses won a title since 1960. In 1980, the Philadelphia Flyers lost. It was their first loss since Oct. 13th. Between, the Flyers went 35 games without losing (25 wins, 10 ties). In 1927, the Harlem Globetrotters played their first

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13:50

Ben Hogan's Return to the Golf Course, Florida...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/06

In 1950, Ben Hogan played his first competitive round after his near fatal car crash 11-months prior.In 1961, Arnold Palmer carded a 12 on a par 4.In 2014, Florida State erased an 18-point deficit to beat Auburn and win the BCS Championship.In 2018, Tennessee Titans QB Marcus Mariotta caught his own pass and scored a touchdown to help beat the Kansas City Chiefs.In 1991, Nancy Kerrigan was assaulted by Shane Stant as she completed a practice session in Detroit ahead of the US Championships.In 1951,

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14:35

Controversial end to Giants/49ers Playoff game, was...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/05

In 2003, the San Francisco 49ers came from 24 points down to beat the New York Giants in Wildcard Playoff game. There was a controversial end that led NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue to say it was the worst reffing blunder in his 13 year career. In 1971, boxer Sonny Liston was found dead in his Las Vegas home. Was he murdered for not taking a dive?In 1988, Pete Maravich died playing a pickup game in Pasadena, Calif. He was 40.And in 1991, US International’s Kevin Bradshaw bested Maravich's

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14:17

'We want the ball, we're going to win,' Red Right 88...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/04

In 2004, Seattle's Matt Hasselbeck made a bold statement but didn't deliver. In 1981, the Cleveland Browns Brian Sipe threw an interception to end their season on a play called 'Red Right 88.' The reason they ran it was due to their kicker struggling to kick the ball straight. In 1976, 48-year old George Blanda played his final game, wrapping up a 27 year career that spanned four decades. ---Also on this day in 2006 (but not mentioned in this episode), #1 Texas beat #2 USC to win the Rose Bowl and

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14:50

George Steinbrenner bought the Yankees, George Wolff...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/03

In 1973, George Steinbrenner and 11 others bought the New York Yankees from CBS. In 1946, jockey George Wolff fell off his mount in a horse race and died the following day. In 1983, Dallas Cowboy Tony Dorsett scored the longest rushing touchdown in NFL history. In 1987, the Cleveland Browns beat the New York Jets in the 'Marathon by the Lake.'In 1993, (though not mentioned during this edition of This DiSH) the Buffalo Bills pulled off the largest comeback in NFL playoff history, erasing a 32 point

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16:01

The ‘Millenium Game’, the 'Epic in Miami', and Ted...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/02

In 2000, the Oakland Raiders denied the Kansas City Chiefs a playoff spot with impressive win at Arrowhead. Raiders coach Jon Gruden said it was a game he'd gladly watch on an endless loop. In 1982, the San Diego Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins in OT in the 'Epic in Miami.'In 1994, Houston Oilers DC Buddy Ryan punched Houston Oilers OC on the sideline during a game. In 1984, Nebraska Cornhuskers legend Tom Osborne opted to go for a 2 point conversion and the win as opposed to the one point PAT. The

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17:00

The Phantom Touchdown, Iowa's version of 'The Catch,'...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/01

In 1902, the first Rose Bowl, or what would become known as The Rose Bowl was played. Michigan beat Stanford 49-0.In 1979, Charlie White's 'Phantom Touchdown' helped USC beat Michigan 17-10 in the Rose Bowl.In 1991, a questionable 'block in the back' call brought back Rocket Ismael's 90-yard punt return that would have won the game for Notre Dame. Instead Colorado won 10-9 and was named co-champion.In 2005, Iowa beat LSU on the final play of the game to win the Citrus Bowl.In 1971, Woody Hayes made

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12:11

12th Man Tackle, Boomer Sooner Schooner Flagged, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/01

This is a replay of the Jan. 1, 2025 edition. In 1954, Alabama's Tommy Lewis came off the bench to tackle Rice running back Dickie Maegle.In 1985, the drivers of the Boomer Sooner Schooner came onto the field a bit early and got bogged down. A 15 yard unsportsmanlike penalty was called and it cost Oklahoma points in their Orange Bowl game against Washington.In 2007, Boise State beat Oklahoma in a wild finish to the Fiesta Bowl.In 2002, New England's Doug Flutie successfully pulled off a drop kick

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13:18

The Coldest Game Ever Played, the Greatest Game...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/31

In 1967, the Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 to win the NFL Championship. It was the coldest game in NFL history and became known as 'The Ice Bowl.'In 1988, the Chicago Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles in a dense fog at Soldier Field.In 1972, the plane carrying Pittsburgh Pirate Roberto Clemente to Nicaragua crashed, killing all on board.In 1935, Notre Dame and Northwestern ended their basketball game in a 20-20 tie. It was the result of a scoring error. It's the only tie game in

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13:59

Bill Walton met Wilt Chamberlain, the NHL swallows up...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/30

In 1968, LA Laker center Wilt Chamberlain gave HS Junior Bill Walton a little encouragement. In 1978, the NHL swallowed up four WHA teams.In 1990, Orlando's Scott Skiles dished out 30 assists to set a new NBA record. In 1988, Oklahoma State's Barry Sanders capped the greatest season in collegiate football with a 5 TD, 222-yard performance against Wyoming and win in the Holiday Bowl. In 1907, a commission tasked with 'discovering' the origins of baseball declared Abner Doubleday to be the inventor of

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16:09

The 'Greatest Game Ever Played,' 50th Anniversary of...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/28

In 1958, the Baltimore Colts beat the New York Giants to win the NFL Championship. In 1975, the Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings with a dramatic TD in the final minute of the game. In 1902, Syracuse and the New York Knickerbockers played the first indoor football game at Madison Square Garden. Syracuse won 6-0. In 2000, Boston's Milt Palacio stole the ball and the show, sinking a buzzer beating game winner against the Nets.

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11:09

Detroit Lions repeat as Champions, Archie Griffin won...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/27

In 1953, a Bobby Layne to Jimmy Doran pass and catch with under 2 minutes to play won the Championship for the Detroit Lions over Cleveland.In 1998, Emmit Smith ran for two touchdowns to pass Marcus Allen to become the all-time leader in rushing touchdowns.In 1974, Ohio State's Archie Griffin won the first of his two Heisman trophies. Did he deserve the second one?In 1991, Tim Hardaway Sr. set an NBA record for futility when he took 17 shots and missed every one of them which is an unfortunate

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15:23

A Fitzmagic show in Vegas, the original Mud Bowl, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/26

In 2020, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick completed what Patrick Mahomes called, 'the greatest no-look pass ever' to rally the Miami Dolphins over the Las Vegas Raiders.In 1993, Green Bay's LeRoy Butler scored after a Raiders turnover and then leaped into the awaiting arms of Packers fans. It was the first 'Lambeau Leap.'In 1977, the Minnesota Vikings beat the LA Rams 14-7 on a rain-soaked field to advance to the NFC Championship game.In 2001, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson was given two technicals

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15:31

Patrick Ewing delivered a Christmas Miracle at the...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/25

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! In 1985, the New York Knicks erased a 25 point Boston Celtic lead to win in OT. Rookie Patrick Ewing scored 32. In 1986, Ewing delivered a game winning shot against Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. In 2004, Shaq's Miami Heat beat Kobe's LA Lakers in their first meeting against each other after Shaq's trade to South Florida. In 1971, the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs played the first game the NFL ever played on Christmas Day and it turned out to be

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11:09

Browns beat the Rams by a Toe, Baseball Free Agency...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/24

In 1950, the Cleveland Browns beat the Los Angeles Rams after Lou Groza kicked the go ahead field goal.In 1969, Curt Flood delivered a letter to MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn expressing his desire to sign with a team he choice.In 1967, Joe Namath threw for 343 yards to become the first QB to throw for than 4,000 hards.In 1960, the Boston Celtics set an NBA record by grabbing 112 rebounds in a game.

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13:58

And the Lord did doth place the ball into Franco...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/23

In 1972, Pittsburgh running back Franco Harris caught a ricocheted ball and ran in the game winning touchdown. Many questions surround that play to this day.In 1982, NAIA school Chaminade beat top-ranked Virginia in one of the greatest upsets of all-time.In 1962, the Dallas Texans beat George Blanda and the Houston Oilers in the AFL Championship game.Back in 1972, Dallas Cowboys QB Roger Staubach came on in relief to lead the Cowboys to a come back win over San Francisco.

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