This Day in Sports History
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Relive and remember some of the greatest moments in sports! Daily podcast available on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart
It's one of the greatest pranks ever pulled. Auburn was coached by John Heisman who may (or may not) have had any part in the scheme. When Tech found out about the prank, they refused to play Auburn for several years. More cool stories on today's edition of This DiSH.
November 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
It's one of the greatest pranks ever pulled. Auburn was coached by John Heisman who may (or may not) have had any part in the scheme. When Tech found out about the prank, they refused to play Auburn for several years. More cool stories on today's edition of This DiSH.
Cobb was still in the minor leagues but just a few weeks from going to play for the Detroit Tigers when he got the telegram of his father's tragic death. Find out the rest of the story on today's edition of #thisdayinsportshistory the #podcast
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August 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Cobb was still in the minor leagues but just a few weeks from going to play for the Detroit Tigers when he got the telegram of his father's tragic death. Find out the rest of the story on today's edition of #thisdayinsportshistory the #podcast
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open.spotify.com/episode/6YBU...
Check out that story and also learn about the 'Mile of the Century', Jim Furyk becoming 'Mr. 58' and more that happened on #thisdayinsportshistory #podcast
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August 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Check out that story and also learn about the 'Mile of the Century', Jim Furyk becoming 'Mr. 58' and more that happened on #thisdayinsportshistory #podcast
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open.spotify.com/episode/1Tyu...
It's a story that has taken on a mythic quality ... Wade Boggs casually drank 73 beers on a cross country flight. He then went out the next day and went 2-5 with a double and an RBI against the Angels, plus more beer and baseball #thisdayinsportshistory #podcast
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August 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
It's a story that has taken on a mythic quality ... Wade Boggs casually drank 73 beers on a cross country flight. He then went out the next day and went 2-5 with a double and an RBI against the Angels, plus more beer and baseball #thisdayinsportshistory #podcast
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Did he or didn't he? Check out today's episode of 'This Day in Sports History' for a great, yet dubious story from Bo Jackson. open.spotify.com/episode/2sZt...
July 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Did he or didn't he? Check out today's episode of 'This Day in Sports History' for a great, yet dubious story from Bo Jackson. open.spotify.com/episode/2sZt...
What happened in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on July 7th, 2002 onboard the Hakuna Mutata, a 55-foot luxury catamaran owned by former NBA basketball player Bison Dele?
Here today's episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/033J...
Here today's episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/033J...
July 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
What happened in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on July 7th, 2002 onboard the Hakuna Mutata, a 55-foot luxury catamaran owned by former NBA basketball player Bison Dele?
Here today's episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/033J...
Here today's episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/033J...
'Chicago Cub Shot by Jilted Lover' Check out today's episode for the full story. open.spotify.com/episode/2uDf...
July 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
'Chicago Cub Shot by Jilted Lover' Check out today's episode for the full story. open.spotify.com/episode/2uDf...
Updated the cover art for the podcast to make it colorful. Check out today's episode on #spotify #applepodcasts #iHeart or wherever you get your podcasts.
June 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Updated the cover art for the podcast to make it colorful. Check out today's episode on #spotify #applepodcasts #iHeart or wherever you get your podcasts.
He was legally blind, refused to wear glasses, and driving at night with shaded headlights. Danger and disaster at every turn. A crash would have upended the entire operation. Listen to the story on today's 'This Day in Sports History' podcast.
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April 17, 2025 at 10:12 AM
He was legally blind, refused to wear glasses, and driving at night with shaded headlights. Danger and disaster at every turn. A crash would have upended the entire operation. Listen to the story on today's 'This Day in Sports History' podcast.
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#worldwar2 #jamesbond #ianfleming
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#worldwar2 #jamesbond #ianfleming
Check out today's episode for the full story, plus Tiger's unlikeliest major win. Also, why did Roberto De Vincenzo say, 'what a big stupid I am?' and the Montreal Canadiens won their 5th straight Stanley Cup. bit.ly/4cu2SPs
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April 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Check out today's episode for the full story, plus Tiger's unlikeliest major win. Also, why did Roberto De Vincenzo say, 'what a big stupid I am?' and the Montreal Canadiens won their 5th straight Stanley Cup. bit.ly/4cu2SPs
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Check out today's episode of 'This Day in Sports History.' Elgin Baylor scored an NBA finals record 61 points, Tiger's unlikeliest major win and a synthetic grass playing surface was installed for the first time. Plus Boban became a 'man of the people' with his act of giving. bit.ly/4cu2SPs
April 14, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Check out today's episode of 'This Day in Sports History.' Elgin Baylor scored an NBA finals record 61 points, Tiger's unlikeliest major win and a synthetic grass playing surface was installed for the first time. Plus Boban became a 'man of the people' with his act of giving. bit.ly/4cu2SPs
Check out today's #thisdayinsportshistory episode. Frozen Four Freaky Finish, Ron Hextall did what?, and even a non-sports fun fact about Chef Boyardee that I bet you didn't know. open.spotify.com/episode/6jBC...
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April 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Check out today's #thisdayinsportshistory episode. Frozen Four Freaky Finish, Ron Hextall did what?, and even a non-sports fun fact about Chef Boyardee that I bet you didn't know. open.spotify.com/episode/6jBC...
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This was a Tim Floyd coached, Toni Kukoc led Bulls team that managed only 13 wins and finished last in the East. They did get the ping pong ball to come up right in the draft lottery though and selected Duke's Elton Brand with the number one overall pick in the '99 NBA Draft.
#NBA #ChicagoBulls
#NBA #ChicagoBulls
April 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This was a Tim Floyd coached, Toni Kukoc led Bulls team that managed only 13 wins and finished last in the East. They did get the ping pong ball to come up right in the draft lottery though and selected Duke's Elton Brand with the number one overall pick in the '99 NBA Draft.
#NBA #ChicagoBulls
#NBA #ChicagoBulls
Check out today's episode of This Day in Sports History for the story on why Vijay Singh's win on this day in 2000 was the end of century's long era. open.spotify.com/episode/0Bll...
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April 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Check out today's episode of This Day in Sports History for the story on why Vijay Singh's win on this day in 2000 was the end of century's long era. open.spotify.com/episode/0Bll...
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The Dallas Stars became the first team in NHL history to give up a three goal lead in the final minute of the game to lose. Leading 5-2 with 60 seconds to play, Aatu Raty scored. Pius Suter scored a pair in the final 30 seconds to force overtime and then Kiefer Sherwood scored the game winner in OT.
April 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The Dallas Stars became the first team in NHL history to give up a three goal lead in the final minute of the game to lose. Leading 5-2 with 60 seconds to play, Aatu Raty scored. Pius Suter scored a pair in the final 30 seconds to force overtime and then Kiefer Sherwood scored the game winner in OT.
Check out today's episode of 'This Day in Sports History' for the story of the greatest scoring battle in NBA history. Plus get ready for the Masters with stories of a great comeback, an epic meltdown, and why the 2000 Masters was the end of an era. open.spotify.com/episode/0Bll...
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April 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Check out today's episode of 'This Day in Sports History' for the story of the greatest scoring battle in NBA history. Plus get ready for the Masters with stories of a great comeback, an epic meltdown, and why the 2000 Masters was the end of an era. open.spotify.com/episode/0Bll...
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#NBA #Masters
On this day in 1990, Michael Jordan had his best game as a pro with a career best 69 pts and 18 rebs. It was also the best statistically significant performance by any player in NBA history. What do I mean by that? Listen to today's edition of #thisdayinsportshistory the podcast. bit.ly/42m9YSK
March 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
On this day in 1990, Michael Jordan had his best game as a pro with a career best 69 pts and 18 rebs. It was also the best statistically significant performance by any player in NBA history. What do I mean by that? Listen to today's edition of #thisdayinsportshistory the podcast. bit.ly/42m9YSK
On this day in 1973, UCLA's Bill Walton set the record for the most points scored in the NCAA Championship game when he dropped 44 on Memphis State. He was a near perfect 21 of 22 from the field. Learn more on today's episode of #thisdayinsportshistory podcast.
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March 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
On this day in 1973, UCLA's Bill Walton set the record for the most points scored in the NCAA Championship game when he dropped 44 on Memphis State. He was a near perfect 21 of 22 from the field. Learn more on today's episode of #thisdayinsportshistory podcast.
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open.spotify.com/episode/1Tnz...
On this day in 2007, Anthony Atkinson scored 10 pts in the final 45 seconds to turn a 7 point deficit into a win for Barton over undefeated and defending national champ Winona State in the D2 National Championship. Hear more on today's episode of #thisdayinsportshistory
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March 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
On this day in 2007, Anthony Atkinson scored 10 pts in the final 45 seconds to turn a 7 point deficit into a win for Barton over undefeated and defending national champ Winona State in the D2 National Championship. Hear more on today's episode of #thisdayinsportshistory
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bit.ly/4iXOuRO
On this day in 1963, the Saturday Evening Post published an article with the story of an Alabama/Georgia football game being fixed the previous fall. Hear the story on today's #thisdayinsportshistory
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March 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
On this day in 1963, the Saturday Evening Post published an article with the story of an Alabama/Georgia football game being fixed the previous fall. Hear the story on today's #thisdayinsportshistory
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Several teams suffered tough losses yesterday but on this day in 1970, it was the origin of 'the Agony of Defeat' as Vinko Bogataj went flailing off the ski jump in Obertsdorf. Hear more on today's #thisdayinsportshistory
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'The Agony of Defeat' origin story, Jimmy Connors storms off the court, and Ben Hogan finally wins - This DiSH for March 21
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March 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Several teams suffered tough losses yesterday but on this day in 1970, it was the origin of 'the Agony of Defeat' as Vinko Bogataj went flailing off the ski jump in Obertsdorf. Hear more on today's #thisdayinsportshistory
open.spotify.com/episode/3FO5...
open.spotify.com/episode/3FO5...
On this day in 1954, tiny Milan High School defeated mighty Muncie Central High to win the Indiana State Basketball Championship. The game was the inspiration for the movie 'Hoosiers' starring Gene Hackman. Here more on today's episode of #thisdayinsportshistory
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March 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
On this day in 1954, tiny Milan High School defeated mighty Muncie Central High to win the Indiana State Basketball Championship. The game was the inspiration for the movie 'Hoosiers' starring Gene Hackman. Here more on today's episode of #thisdayinsportshistory
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open.spotify.com/episode/0DLi...
On this day in 1990, Jeff Fryer set an #ncaatournament record with 11 3-pointers in a win against Michigan in the highest scoring game in tournament history. #thisdayinsportshistory
There's more in today's episode: bit.ly/4icCJXH
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#loyolamarymount #michigan #sportstrivia #marchmadness
There's more in today's episode: bit.ly/4icCJXH
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#loyolamarymount #michigan #sportstrivia #marchmadness
March 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
On this day in 1990, Jeff Fryer set an #ncaatournament record with 11 3-pointers in a win against Michigan in the highest scoring game in tournament history. #thisdayinsportshistory
There's more in today's episode: bit.ly/4icCJXH
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#loyolamarymount #michigan #sportstrivia #marchmadness
There's more in today's episode: bit.ly/4icCJXH
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#loyolamarymount #michigan #sportstrivia #marchmadness
On this day in 1993, freshman Steve Nash and the 15th seeded Santa Clara Broncos busted a lot of brackets with an upset of 2 seed Arizona. Hear more sports history on today's episode of #thisdayinsportshistory bit.ly/4icCJXH
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#ncaatournament #santaclarabroncos #arizonawildcats #upset #sportstrivia
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#ncaatournament #santaclarabroncos #arizonawildcats #upset #sportstrivia
March 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
On this day in 1993, freshman Steve Nash and the 15th seeded Santa Clara Broncos busted a lot of brackets with an upset of 2 seed Arizona. Hear more sports history on today's episode of #thisdayinsportshistory bit.ly/4icCJXH
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#ncaatournament #santaclarabroncos #arizonawildcats #upset #sportstrivia
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On this day in 1963, a handshake between Mississippi State's Joe Dan Gold and Loyola Chicago's Jerry Harkness sent a powerful message to the country. The Bulldogs had to sneak out of the state to even play this game. Listen to today's episode of This Day in Sports History for more. bit.ly/3Fw8kVM
March 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
On this day in 1963, a handshake between Mississippi State's Joe Dan Gold and Loyola Chicago's Jerry Harkness sent a powerful message to the country. The Bulldogs had to sneak out of the state to even play this game. Listen to today's episode of This Day in Sports History for more. bit.ly/3Fw8kVM