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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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11:26

'We've lost Dale Earnhardt,' Ugueth Urbina's mom...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/02/18

In 2001, a last lap crash at the Daytona 500 claimed the life of Dale Earnhardt.In 1979, a last lap crash between Cale Yarborough and Donnie Allison and subsequent fight made NASCAR more popular across the country.In 1944, the Cincinnati Reds signed 15 year old Joe Nuxhall.In 2005, the mom of Detroit Tigers pitcher Ugueth Urbina was rescued after being kidnapped and held for 4 months.In 2008, Houston pitcher Hunter Pence was involved in a freak accident.

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11:00

USA Women beat Canada to win Gold, Jean-Claude kicked...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/02/17

In 1998, the US Women's Olympic Hockey beat the Canadian women to win the first Women's Hockey Olympic Gold Medal.In 1968, Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy won his third alpine gold medal.In 2003, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler collapsed and later died. His death was attributed to ephedra.In 2001, Charlotte Hornet Baron Davis hit an 89-foot shot to set the NBA record for the longest shot in NBA history.In 1924, Olympian Johnny Weissmuller set a new world record that would stand for another 10

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15:15

Johnson Rockets to Gold, Ted Williams Crash Landed,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/02/16

In 1984, Bill Johnson became the first American to win an Olympic downhill race. In 1953, Boston's Ted Williams crash-landed his fighter plane in Korea and survived.In 1926. France's Suzanne Lenglen defeated American Helen Wills in what was deemed the 'Match of the Century'. In 2005, the NHL became the first major professional league to cancel an entire season. In 2024, Jordan Spieth signed an incorrect scorecard and was disqualified from a PGA Tournament. It led to a rules adjustment.

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13:51

St. Valentine's Day Massacre in the Ring, Eddie Eagle...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/02/14

In 1951, Sugar Ray Robinson fought Jake LaMotta for the sixth and final time. The fight went 13 rounds with Robinson pounding LaMotta for the final four. In 1992, Great Britain's Eddie the Eagle competed in the Calgary Winter Olympics. In 1992, Bobby Allison nipped his son Davey to win the Daytona 500. In 1986, Boston Celtic Larry Bird played a game shooting with his left hand. In 1991, Michael Jordan wore #12 for the only time in his career after his jersey was stolen from the visiting team locker

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15:47

The Biggest NASCAR Pileup, SpyCraft in the Olympics,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/02/13

In 1960, 37 cars were involved in a first lap crash during a 250 mile race at Daytona International Speedway. In 1977, three years before he won 5 gold medals at Lake Placid, Eric Heiden became the first American to win the World Championships in Speed Skating. In 1984, American skier Debbie Armstrong shocked everybody by winning gold in the Women's Giant Slalom. In 1968, the East German women's lugers finished first, second, and fourth but were disqualified for apparently heating up their runners

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11:38

UNLV's Amazing Comeback, USA Hockey's Amazing Silver...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/02/12

In 2005, UNLV erased a 10-point deficit with less than 20 seconds left to win in OT. In 1972, the US Hockey team beat Poland 6-1 and won the Silver medal in a miracle that you've never heard of.In 2018, Dutch skater Ireen Wüst won gold in the 1500m speed skating event for her fourth gold medal in four consecutive Winter Olympics. She would win another four years later to become the only woman to win gold in five consecutive Olympic games. In 1940, Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson played an 18-hole playoff

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18:10

NASCAR's Neil Bonnett died at Daytona, Marathoner...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/02/11

In 1994, NASCAR driver Neil Bonnett died during a practice run at Daytona International Speedway.In 2024, marathoner Kelvin Kiptum died after the car he was driving went off the road and flipped in a ditch. In 2002, controversy marred the Pairs Figure Skating competition.In 1990, James 'Buster' Douglas pulled off one of the greatest upsets in sports history by beating Mike Tyson.In 1988, Dave 'Tiger' Williams was released by the Hartford Whalers, essentially ending his career. He holds the NHL

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15:40

Chartreuse turns to Gold, Bonnie Blair goes...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/02/10

In 1968, American Peggy Fleming won the only Gold Medal for the US during the '68 Olympics.In 1992, American Bonnie Blair won her second Gold Medal in the 500m Speed Skating event. In 1962, American Jim Beatty became the first human to run a sub-4 minute mile indoors.In 1949, Jumpin' Joe Fulks dropped 63 points to set the record for most points scored in an NBA game. His record stood for a decade until Elgin Baylor scored 64 in 1959. In 2012, New York Knick Jeremy Lin scored 38 in a 92-85 win

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11:46

Shaq vs. Laettner in Olympic Audition, Spud Webb...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/02/08

In 1992, Duke's Christian Laettner went head-to-head with LSU's Shaquille O'Neal.In 1986, 5'7" Spud Webb won the NBA's Dunk Contest.In 1996, the NFL and the city of Cleveland reached an agreement to keep the name, colors and history of the Browns franchise in Cleveland.In 1964, the US won its first Alpine skiing medals in the Winter Olympics.In 1998, women’s hockey premiered at the Olympics in Nagano, Japan.

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14:05

LeBron James became NBA's All-time leading scorer,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/02/07

In 2023, LeBron James became the all-time scoring leader in the NBA.In 1970, Pete Maravich set an NCAA single game record by scoring 69 against Alabama.In 1985, Marshall's Bruce Morris hit the longest shot in NCAA basketball history.In 2015, legendary college basketball coach Dean Smith passed away. He gifted every one of his former players $200 to have a dinner out on him.In 1994, Michael Jordan signed with the Chicago White Sox to play baseball.In 1993, NBA rookie Shaquille O’Neal collapsed the

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09:57

Manchester United and the Munich Air Disaster - This...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/02/06

In 1958, a plane carrying the Manchester United English football club crashed in a takeoff attempt in Munich, Germany. Twenty people died at the scene, including 8 players, 3 staff members and eight journalists. One person died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital and two others died days later due to their injuries.

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11:11

Patriots' Houdini Act, Sugar Ray Mixed it up and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/02/05

In 2017, the Atlanta Falcons built up a 25 point lead over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 51 only to lose it in overtime. In 1943, Jake LaMotta beat Sugar Ray Robinson. It was Robinson's first lost as an amateur or pro. In 1984, golfer Hale Irwin hit a ball that was heading for trouble but caromed off a rock, leading to a tournament win. In 1960, Boston Celtic Bill Russell grabbed 51 rebounds in a game.

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15:39

New England won its first Super Bowl, MJ ejected for...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/02/03

In 2002, the New England Patriots were 14 point underdogs to the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI but shocked a lot of people with the 20-17 win for their first in franchise in history. In 2008, the Patriots were trying to become the first team since the '72 Dolphins to go through the entire season undefeated but the New York Giants spoiled that with their 17-14 win that included the incredible helmet catch by David Tyree.In 1992, Chicago Bull Michael Jordan was ejected for the first and only time

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09:38

Wolfpack Couldn't Make One, Bevo Couldn't Miss One,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/02/02

In 2019, NC State scored only 24 points. It's the worst performance by a ranked team in the shot clock era.In 1954, Clarence 'Bevo' Francis scored 113 points against to set a collegiate basketball record.In 1968, Wilt Chamberlain put together a double triple double with 22 points, grabbed 25 rebounds, and dished 21 assists. It was the only 20-20-20 triple double in the NBA until Russell Westbrook did it in 2019.In 1997, 'Frisk Me Now’ won a race at Hialeah’s Gulfstream Park as a 106-1 long shot in

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07:47

Ben Hogan's Nearly Fatal Car Crash - This DiSH...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/02/02

This is a special episode telling the story of Ben and Valerie Hogan's harrowing day In 1949, when they were nearly killed in a collision with a Greyhound bus.

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14:39

Cardiac Cats Flatlined, Pittsburgh's Heart Stopping...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/02/01

in 2004, New England beat the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII in a thriller. In 2009, Pittsburgh's Santonio Holmes' catch in the final minute gave the Steelers the win over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII.In 1969, Richard Petty's unhappiness with Chrysler led him to switch to Ford for a season. He won his first race behind the blue oval emblem.In 1984, New York Knick Bernard King scored 50 points for the second consecutive time.In 1967, the American Basketball Association

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09:04

Secret Deals, Espionage, and the ABA, Bjorn Borg...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/23

In 1971, ABA commissioner Jack Dolph left his briefcase open courtside during the ABA All Star game exposing pro contracts for two college basketball players who still had eligibility. The contracts were noticed and led to an NCAA investigation. When the investigation ended, Villanova had its entire season vacated while Western Kentucky had its postseason erased.In 1983, Swedish tennis star Bjorn Borg retired surprisingly after a 16-month absence.In 1944, the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York

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13:37

"Down Goes Frazier!', Super Bowl XXIII nearly...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/22

In 1973, the Sunshine Showdown in Jamaica between Joe Frazier and Joe Foreman. After Foreman put Frazier on the mat, Howard Cosell screamed, 'Down Goes Frazier!'In 1989, Super Bowl XXIII in Miami between San Francisco and Cincinnati. But there was more going on in Miami that week that nearly caused the game to be relocated.In 2006, Kobe Bryant scored 81 in the second best night for an NBA player.

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17:21

Seattle U beat the Globetrotters, an Unfortunate Drop...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/21

In 1952, Seattle University shocked the Harlem Globetrotters 84-81. In 1979, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XIII. The game is known for Jackie Smith's dropped TD pass. In 1990, John McEnroe became the first player ever disqualified from the Australian Open for misconduct. In 1984, Bobby Knight unloaded on Michigan head coach Bill Frieder for breaking an 'unwritten rule.'

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13:51

Ali vs. Marciano?, Elvin Hayes outduelled Kareem in...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/20

In 1970, Muhammad Ali vs. Rocky Marciano in the 'Super Fight.' This was a movie version of a computer generated outcome between the two heavyweights.In 1968, UCLA played Houston in the Astrodome in college basketball's 'Game of the Century.' Elvin Hayes outdueled Lew Alcindor to snap the Bruins 47-game winning streak.In 1996, Fox Sports debuted the FoxTrax Hockey Puck Tracker.And in 1980, the Mean Joe Greene Coke commercial became a beloved favorite when it was shown during Super Bowl XIV.

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