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Bo Jackson claims this is the day that he got thrown out of a game on purpose so he could go see his newborn and his wife at the hospital. The thing is ... if it happened, it most certainly didn't happen on this day and may not have ever happened.

In 2024, San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin got tossed before the first pitch. How common is it for a manager to get tossed before the game even starts?

In 1959, the Boston Red Sox became the final team in Major League Baseball to integrate their roster. Was the barrier owner Tom Yawkey or manager Billy Jurges?

In 2007, David Beckham made his debut for the LA Galaxy.

In 1974, Eddy Merck won his fifth consecutive Tour de France.

In 1985, Bernard Hinault won his fifth Tour de France.

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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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The narrative presented in this episode revolves around the long-overdue recognition of Leo Lyons, a pivotal yet underappreciated figure in the history of professional football. We are joined by authors Jeff Miller and John Steffenhagen, who illuminate the significant contributions of Lyons, the founder of the Rochester Jeffersons and a co-founder of the National Football League. Their extensive research uncovers Lyons' visionary ideas, which include early concepts for trading cards and the promotion of football as a professional sport. Through their exploration, we delve into the complexities of Lyons' life, his relentless pursuit of football’s growth, and the myriad obstacles he faced, which ultimately obscured his legacy. This episode serves as a tribute to a man whose influence has been overshadowed for far too long.

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In 1954, tennis phenom Maureen Connolly was injured so badly in a horse riding accident, it ended her career.

In 1984, runner and author Jim Fixx died while out on a run at the age of 52.

In 1976, Hank Aaron hit his final home run. The groundskeeper who recovered the ball was fired the next day.

In 1969, Neil Armstrong took man's first steps on the moon. An hour later Gaylord Perry hit his first career home run, proving Alvin Dark's prediction from seven years before correct.

In 1858, admission to a baseball game was charged for the first time.

In 2007, the FBI released information about an investigation involving NBA referee Tim Donaghy gambling on games in which he officiated.

In 1983, LSU legendary running back Billy Cannon was denied entry into the college football hall of fame. It wouldn't be until 2008 before that error was corrected.

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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 1903, the original Tour de France rolled to a close. It was a brutal 6-stage, 1500 mile race.

In 2009, Tom Watson nearly won his sixth British Open. Instead a bogey on the final hole dropped the 59-year old into a tie and a playoff. He lost by several shots. Watson was the oldest to lead a major after three rounds and would have likely set a record that would have never bee broken if he had won.

In 1990, Pete Rose was sentenced to jail for tax evasion.

In 1946, an unknown player kept slinging insults as the umpire during a game between Chicago and Boston at Fenway. The ump threw out a total of 14 White Sox and still did not get rid of the offender.

In 2009, Formula 2 driver Henry Surtees was killed in a freakish accident. It did lead to improvements in driver safety.

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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 1999, Frenchman Jean Van de Velde needed only a double bogey six on the final hole to win the Open Championship, instead he made a tragic 7 to finish in a tie for first and lost in a playoff.

In 1995, Fabio Casartelli died during stage 15 of the Tour de France after crashing into a roadside barrier.

In 1912, a pair of tennis players who'd survived the sinking of the Titanic met on the tennis court.

In 1987, Don Mattingly hit a home run in the eighth consecutive game.

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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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The central theme of this podcast episode revolves around the profound legacy of Vince Lombardi, illustrated through the captivating collection of our distinguished guest, Jack Giambroni. Lombardi's indelible impact on the sport of football is epitomized in his assertion that a man's belief in himself and total commitment to his career are paramount to the worth of his life. Through Giambroni’s extensive collection, we are afforded an intimate glimpse into the spirit of Lombardi, enriched by anecdotes that illuminate the coach's enduring influence on the game and its players. Furthermore, Giambroni shares his personal journey, revealing how Lombardi's principles guided his own coaching career and shaped his understanding of leadership. This episode serves not only as a tribute to a legendary coach but also as an exploration of the values that resonate within the sport of football today.

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1990, the Minnesota Twins turned two triple plays in the same game. It's the only time that's happened in MLB history.

In 1990, Bo Jackson hit 3 bombs and Deion Sanders hit an 'inside the park' homer in an exciting affair between two-sport stars.

In 1978, George 'Doc' Medich went into the stands to do CPR on a man having a heart attack and saved his life.

In 1941, Joe Dimaggio's 56-game hitting streak ended.

In 1930, American Bert Patenaude scored the first hat trick in World Cup history, though it would not be recognized until 2006.

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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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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1950, Uruguay beat Brazil 2-1 to win the World Cup. It was a tremendous upset and it was an incredible disappointment in Brazil.

In 1990, Steve Lyons slid safely into first base and while dusting himself off, dropped his pants.

In 1983, Hale Irwin whiffed a really short putt not only costing him a stroke but also a shot at winning a major tournament.

In 1971, 5000 meter runner Miros Ifter went into his sprint a little too soon. His break for the line came one lap too soon though and Steve Prefontaine raced to the win in an Olympic tune up.

In 1941, Joe DiMaggio hit in his 56th consecutive game.

In 2017, Roger Federer won his 8th Wimbledon men's singles title.

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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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As NFL training camps get underway and the 2025 NFL Football Season commences, what better time than now to take a look back at the incredible story of the 1925 Pottsville Maroons, This team is listed as the No. 1 team atop the NFL standings in 1925 by NFL.com. Yet, even though they were originally noted as the NFL Champions of 1925, the Chicago Cardinals (now the Arizona Cardinals) are considered to be the champions. So much happened to cause this injustice. NFL President Joe Carr was ill and in the hospital, the Maroons played an exhibition game against the Notre Dame "Four Horsemen," the Frankford Yellow Jackets voiced their displeasure that the Maroons were going to play this exhibition game in Frankford's home stadium, Shibe Park in Philadelphia, and there was an issue with the Chicago Bears and Red Grange too. When all was said and done, the Maroons had their title stripped and it was given to the Cardinals. But, yes there's more, the Cardinals owner, Charles O'Brien, refused to accept the championship, and for many years, there was no team known as the 1925 NFL Champions. On this episode of Sports' Forgotten Heroes, Darin Hayes and Jeffrey Payne, who co-wrote the book "Marooned," join the podcst to talk about the Maroons, their history and the incredible season of 1925.