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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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18:08

Two Controversial Calls Help Tennessee win, First...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/20

In 1971, Tennessee benefitted from two controversial calls made by an SEC ref to beat Arkansas (then in the SWC) in the Liberty Bowl. A rule change followed this game to prevent officials from calling a post-season bowl game with an affiliated league team. In 1980, NBC experimented with showing an NFL game with no announcers. In 2003, Joe Namath expressed his desire to kiss ESPN's Suzy Kolber during an interview of a Jets/Patriots game. In 1996, 3-time Indy 500 winner Bobby Unser and a friend got

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19:09

BYU's Holiday Bowl Miracle, Miracle at the...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/19

In 1980, BYU overcame a 20-point deficit in the final four minutes to beat SMU 46-45. In 2010, Philadelphia overcame a 21-point deficit with eight minutes to play to beat the New York Giants. In 1948, Philadelphia beat the Chicago Cardinals to win their first NFL Championship. In 1992, Marshall won the I-AA National Championship using a guy who'd never kicked in college field goal. In 2002, Marshall rallied from a second half deficit to beat ECU in the GMAC Bowl.In 1976, a small plane crashed into

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21:37

Oliver Stone pissed off the NFL, 'Bottlegate' game in...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/16

In 1999, Oliver Stone's movie about professional football, 'Any Given Sunday,' was released in theaters. The NFL tried to stop the movie from being made, released, and promoted. In 2001, fans protested refs bad calls and decisions by throwing beer bottles on the field. In 1945, a pass off the goalpost resulted in 2 points and a rule change. In 1973, Buffalo Bills running back OJ Simpson became the first to rush for 2000 yards in a season. In 2019, Drew Brees set an NFL record by completing 97% of

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11:39

'The Miracle at the Met,' Steph Curry became the NBA...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/14

In 1980, the Minnesota Vikings pulled off a 'Hail Mary' to beat the Cleveland Browns. In 2023, the Las Vegas Raiders went from famine to feast in a week against the Los Angeles Chargers.In 1997, Marshall's Keith Veney hit 15 three-pointers in a game against Morehead State to set the NCAA record for treys in a game. In 2021, Golden State's Steph Curry passed Ray Allen to become the NBA's three-point king. In 2019, LSU's Joe Burrow won the Heisman Trophy with the highest percentage of First place

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16:03

WakeyLeaks Revealed, Highest scoring game in NBA...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/13

In 2016, a former Wake Forest player and assistant coach was revealed to be a mole, giving proprietary game info to opposing teams in 2014 and 2016. In 1983, the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 186-184 in 3OTs. It's the highest scoring game in NBA history. In 1971, future NFL Head Coach Andy Reid participated in a televised halftime Punt, Pass, and Kick competition during Monday Night Football. In 1977, the plane carrying the Evansville men's basketball team crashed, killing all 29 on board

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14:57

The Greatest Game Ever Seen and the Stolen NFL...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/12

In 1925, the Pottsville Maroons played and beat a group of Notre Dame All-Stars, featuring the famed 'Four Horsemen.' The Maroons were stripped of their recently won NFL Title, fined, and banished from the league. Music used under a Creative Commons license. Available at Free Music Archive: Lobo Loco - Streetlife

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14:22

Patriots Win the 'Snow Plow Game,' LeBron James' TV...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/12

In 1982, Mark Henderson drove his John Deere out onto the turf to clear a spot for New England kicker John Smith to kick the game winning field goal. In 2002, high school phenom LeBron James made his TV debut as ESPN2 broadcast his high school game.In 1978, Boston Celtics player/coach Dave Cowens first fouled out as a player and then was ejected as the coach. In 1965, Chicago Bears rookie Gale Sayers scored 6 touchdowns in a variety of ways in a 61-20 win of San Francisco. In 1968, tennis pioneer

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09:25

1938 NFL Championship, Tampa Bay wins its first, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/11

In 1938, the New York Giants became the first franchise to win multiple championships. In 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneerrs won their first ever game. In 1985, the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks combined to score 21 goals. In 1981, Muhammad Ali fought his fight, losing in a decision to Trevor Berbick.In 1951, Joe DiMaggio retired.

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14:34

Jordan vs. Pippen, Nolan Ryan traded for who?, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/10

In 2002, Michael Jordan playing for the Washington Wizards played against Scottie Pippen and the Portland Trailblazers. In 1971, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 55 and pulled 17 boards in a win against Boston. It was highest point output in a game in his career. In 1971, the New York Mets traded pitcher Nolan Ryan to the California Angels for shortstop Jim Fregosi.In 2002, the Texas Rangers signed Alex Rodriguez to a 10-year, $252 million deal. In 1989, New York Giant Gary Reasons came up with 'the Hit'

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19:56

Miracle in Miami, Eric Dickerson topped OJ, and a...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/09

In 2018, the Miami Dolphins pulled off a two-lateral final play to stun the New England Patriots. In 1984, LA Rams running back Eric Dickerson broke OJ Simpson's single season rushing record. In 1934, the 5-foot, 140 pound equipment guy for the New York Giants was the biggest man on the field after finding nine pairs of sneakers. In 2001, Notre Dame hired George O'Leary as their coach. His tenure lasted five days. In 1977, LA Laker Kermit Washington punched Houston Rocket Rudy Tomjanovich during a

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13:42

Snowpocalypse wreaks havoc in the NFL, Ravens/Vikings...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/08

In 2013, a huge snow storm blanketed several NFL cities in snow, making for some interesting games. Detroit at Philadelphia, Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay, Kansas City Chiefs at Washington, Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh, and then the Minnesota Vikings and the Baltimore Ravens played a wild final 2:05.In 1940, the Chicago Bears leveled a good amount of fury against the Washington Redskins with their 73-0 win.In 1961, Wilt Chamberlain scored 78 points for the single game scoring record. It was a prelude

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10:44

Montana beat Manning in an epic comeback, Nash and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/07

In 1980, the San Francisco 49ers pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in NFL history. In 1935, Washington's Byron Haines scored all the points for both teams in a college football game. In 2006, Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns duelled with Jason Kidd and the New Jersey Nets in a 2OT thriller. In 1977, Gordie Howe scored career goal #1000In 1963, instant replay made its debut during a football game.

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17:19

Taylor University's 'Silent Night,' the WFL's Only...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/05

Tonight, it will be the 28th Annual Silent Night Game at Taylor University. The students are silent until the Trojans scores their 10th point. The last two minutes are spent singing 'Silent Night' in unison. In 1974, the Birmingham Americans played the Florida Blazers in the first ... and only World Bowl. The Americans beat the Blazers 22-21. In 1969, the #1 Texas Longhorns played at #2 Arkansas. President Richard Nixon was at the game and awarded Texas a National Championship plaque after the game

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13:13

Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost 26th in a row, Tennessee...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/04

In 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost their 26th game in a row to set the current NFL record for consecutive games without a win. In 1971, the Tennessee Volunteers snapped Penn State's 15-game winning streak thanks to Bobby Majors and 6 Nittany Lion turnovers. In 1988, Oklahoma State beat Texas Tech in a shootout in Tokyo. Sanders won the Heisman earlier in the day and then rolled up 257 yards rushing and over 300 all-purpose yards and 4 touchdowns against the Red Raiders in a 45-41 win. In 1960,

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14:07

Browns won without throwing a pass, Randall...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/03

In 1950, the Cleveland Browns beat the Philadelphia Eagles without throwing a single pass. It's the last time an NFL team has gone an entire game without a pass attempt. In 1950, LA Ram WR Tom Fears caught 18 passes to set a new NFL record. It was not broken for another 50 years. In 1950, Detroit Lion Cloyce Box had 12 catches for 302 yards and 4 TDs. His 302 yards receiving came up just a yard short of tying the previous record. In 1989, Philadelphia Eagle Randall Cunningham, usually the QB,

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15:54

Ditka and Ryan (nearly) Come to Blows in Miami, 'Punt...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/02

In 1985, after the Miami Dolphins put 31 points on the Chicago Bears, Head Coach Mike Ditka and Defensive Coordinator Buddy Ryan may or may not have come to blows in a dispute at half. In 1972, Auburn blocked two punts and returned them for touchdowns in the fourth quarter to turn a 16-0 deficit into a 17-16 win in the Iron Bowl. In 1950, Navy snapped Army's 28-game winning streak preventing the Cadets a National Title in the process. In 1995, the Detroit Red Wings scored 9 goals on Montreal

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15:16

sNOw Shows at Lambeau Field, the two-loss LSU Tigers...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/12/01

In 1985, Green Bay and Tampa Bay played in the 'Snow Bowl' featuring 14 inches of snow and 36,000 empty seats in Lambeau. In 2007, the LSU Tigers beat Tennessee in the SEC Championship game and then watched Oklahoma beat top-ranked Missouri and then unranked Pitt upset #2 West Virginia in the Backyard Brawl. LSU win paired with the losses put the Tigers in the BCS title game. In 1963, Wendell Scott became the first black driver to win a NASCAR race but there was some controversy. Was it racism or

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19:24

Ernie Barnes drafted twice in the same NFL Draft, Bo...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/11/30

In 1959, the Washington Redskins selected OL Ernest Barnes out of NCCU in the 8th round of the NFL draft but when they realized he was black, they rescinded their pick. The Baltimore Colts selected him in the 10th round. He went on to become better known for his art. In 1987, Bo Jackson met Brian Bosworth as the Raiders beat the Seahawks in the first meeting between the NFL rookies. In 1974, Southern Cal scored 55 unanswered points to beat Notre Dame 55-24. In 2013, Auburn's Chris Davis returned a

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14:15

Lee Trevino dunks one for $175,000, First Collegiate...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/11/29

In 1987, Lee Trevino won five skins on the par 3 17th to win the Skins Event featuring Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Fuzzy Zoeller and Trevino.In 1980, Western Carolina Catamount Ronnie Carr hit the first three point shot in NCAA history.In 1989, Oklahoma scored an NCAA record 97 points in the first half against US International.In 1934, it was the first NFL game played on Thanksgiving Day.In 1992, New York Jets defensive lineman Dennis Byrd was paralyzed during a game.In 1972, the video game Pong

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13:49

Dallas Cowboy Clint Longley and his Thanksgiving Day...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/11/28

In 1974, Clint Longley replaced an injured Roger Staubach and rallied the Dallas Cowboys for what NFL FIlms called 'The Greatest Thanksgiving Day game' ever. In 1996, Kansas City running back Marcus Allen passed Walter Payton on the all-time rushing touchdown list. Allen scored another later in the game to lift the Chiefs to the win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. In 1895, the first auto race started in Chicago. In 1929, Chicago Cardinals' Ernie Nevers scored an NFL record 40 points in a

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