This Day in Sports History

By: Thrive Sweet Productions
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Super Bowl Rematch, John McEnroe Tantrums at Aussie Open, and Bobby Knight Rips Bill Frieder - This DiSH for Jan. 21- This
    Jan 21 2025

    This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In 1979, Super Bowl XIII featured a rematch between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys and a famous dropped pass in the endzone.

    In 1990, John McEnroe was given three code violations and disqualified from the Australian Open.

    In 1984, Michigan beat Indiana 55-50 in Ann Arbor. After the game, Bobby Knight ripped into Michigan coach Bill Frieder for something he did late in the game.

    And in 2019, a small plane carrying soccer player Emiliano Sala went down in the English Channel, killing him and the pilot David Ibbitsen.

    THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND

    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.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Stirling Soap - Shave Soaps - This DiSH Testimonial

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    13 mins
  • Ali vs. Marciano 'Super Fight', College Basketball's 'Game of the Century,' and 'Hey Kid, Catch' - This DiSH for Jan. 20
    Jan 20 2025

    This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    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.

    THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND

    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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    14 mins
  • Notre Dame ends UCLA's 88-game win streak, Muhammad Ali saves a man's life, and a Hockey Player traded for a bus - This DiSH for Jan. 19
    Jan 19 2025

    This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In 1974, Notre Dame beat UCLA 71-70 ending the Bruins 88-game winning streak.

    In 1975, UCLA legendary big men Bill Walton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played against each other for the first time in the NBA.

    In 1981, Muhammad Ali talked a suicidal man off a ledge in Los Angeles.

    In 1983, minor league hockey player Tom Martin was traded for a bus.

    In 2002, did Tom Brady fumble or simply throw an incomplete pass? It was the genesis of the 'Tuck Rule.'

    THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND

    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.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Stirling Soap - Shave Soaps - This DiSH Testimonial

    This episode is brought to you by the Stirling Soap Company. I’m a big fan of shave soap. I’ve been using different brands for years. I recently gave Stirling’s shave soaps a try and I’ve been very happy with the results. Stirling’s shave soaps give you a great lather and a frictionless feel that allows the razor to glide over the skin for a super close shave. No skin irritation and a clean, refreshing feel with no soapy residue after. I can tell you without a doubt, it’s simply the best shave I’ve ever had. My wife has noticed too. And here’s the thing, with the ability to purchase one ounce sample pucks, you can try out different scents to find the right one for you. Give Stirling Soap a try today. Visit Stirling Soap dot com. That’s S-T-I-R-L-I-N-G SOAP dot COM.

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    12 mins

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