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In 1994, Michael Schumacher beat Damon Hill by one point to win the Formula One.

In 1977, Houston Oilers Head Coach Bum Phillips said Oakland's Ray Guy had to be puttiing helium in the football.

In 1967, Indiana Pacer Jerry Harkness hit the longest shot in professional basketball history.

In 1979, Daryl Dawkins broke his first backboard.

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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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In 1990, Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Buddy Ryan makes a bold prediction prior to the MNF game against Washington.

In 1892, 'Pudge' Heffelfinger became the first professional football player.

In 1920, Kennesaw Mountain Landis was installed as the first commissioner of Major League Baseball.

In 1985, Philadelphia Flyers' goalie Pelle Lindbergh was removed from life support after a fiery crash two days earlier.

And in 1988, Esa Tikkanen scored two shorthanded goals in 12 seconds.

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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:

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

EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1981, Fernando Valenzuela became the first rookie to win the Cy Young Award.

In 2017, Louisville's Lamar Jackson became the first collegiate quarterback to throw for 3000 yards and rush for 1000 in back-to-back seasons.

In 1978, Georgia Tech Eddie Lee Ivery rushed for a then NCAA record 356 yards in a win on a cold day at Air Force.

In 1990, Kansas City Chief Defensive End Derrick Thomas sacked Seattle QB Dave Kreig seven times to set an NFL record for sacks by one player in a game.

In 2012, Atlanta Tight End Tony Gonzalez caught 2 TD passes to become the first NFL tight end with 100 career TD catches.

And in 2007, Phil Mickelson was penalized 6 shots on the back nine of his final round at the HSBC Championship in Shanghai, China but still won.

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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.

Takeaways:

• Fernando Valenzuela made history in 1981 as the first rookie to win the Cy Young Award.
• On this day in 2017, Lamar Jackson became the first college player to pass for 3,000 yards and rush for 1,000 in consecutive seasons.
• Eddie Lee Ivory's 356 rushing yards in 1978 set an NCAA record that stood for almost six years.
• Jim Thorpe played through injury in 1911, leading Carlisle to an upset victory over Harvard.
• Derrick Thomas set an NFL record with seven sacks in a single game in 1990.
• Tony Gonzalez became the first tight end in NFL history to catch 100 touchdowns in 2012.

Links referenced in this episode:

• sportshistorynetwork.com

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Sports History Network
• HSBC Champions

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Hockey Hall of Fame True Stories 2

Are you a hockey fan? Then you’ll love Eric Zweig’s new book Hockey Hall of Fame True Stories 2. It’s a treasure trove of untold tales, bizarre incidents and captivating trivia that will leave even the most devoted puck head astounded. The intense rivalries, epic showdowns and historic clashes that shaped the NHL's early years, it’s all in there. Zweig uncovers the true stories that helped shape the sport, ensuring that you will never look at hockey the same way again. Check out Hockey Hall of Fame True Stories 2 on Amazon or wherever fine books are sold.

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