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In 1976, the phrase 'ain't over 'til the fat lady sings' was born.

In 1888, American boxer John L. Sullivan fought Englishman Charlie Mitchell to a draw after 39 rounds although one account has the fight going 44 rounds.

In 1991, Eddie Sutton became the first college basketball coach to lead four different colleges to the NCAA tournament when his Oklahoma State Cowboys were given an at-large bid on this day.

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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.

The 1935 NFL Championship stands as a pivotal moment in the annals of football history, emblematic of both a city's resilience and a team's ascendance. The Detroit Lions, in only their second season in the city, emerged victorious over the formidable New York Giants, triumphing with a score of 26 to 7. This victory not only marked the franchise's inaugural championship but also served as a beacon of hope amid the economic desolation of the Great Depression, symbolizing Detroit's fight for survival. Throughout our discourse, we delve into the rich tapestry of the season, examining key players and the broader context that shaped this historic confrontation. Join us as we recount the tale of the Lions' remarkable journey, illustrating how the spirit of a city and its football team became intertwined in a narrative of redemption and triumph.

Historian and Co-Host of the World of Football Kalamazoo, Randy Snow joins us to describe the Detroit Lions' first NFL Championship.

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• YouTube: @theworldoffootball

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In the first of what will be a three part series of episodes, Andrew and Dan discuss the best players in New York professional sports history to wear #'s 1-33. We've got Knicks, Nets, Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets, Devils, Rangers, and Islanders. And even some Dodgers and (baseball) Giants! Messier or Simms? Manning or Frazier? Munson or Monroe? The only way to find out is to listen!

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

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In 1974, NC State beat Maryland in the ACC Championship game. The loss ended the fourth-ranked Terrapins season.

In 1996, UConn's Ray Allen outdueled Georgetown's Allen Iverson to win the Big East Championship.

In 1991, Seton Hall's Oliver Taylor sank his second straight game winner as the Pirates beat Villanova to win the Big East Championship.

In 1946, Ted Williams turned down a 5-year, $500,000 contract offer to play in the Mexican Baseball League.

In 2001, 16-year old Ty Tryon became the second youngest golfer to make a cut on the PGA tour.

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

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In 1937, Howie Morenz, known by some as 'the Babe Ruth of hockey' died as a direct result of an injury suffered in a hockey game a month earlier.

In 1971, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier met at Madison Square Garden in the 'Fight of the Century.'

In 1930, Babe Ruth signed a two-year contract paying him $80,000 a season and was asked after why he deserved more money than the President of the US to which he answered, 'I had a better year than he did.'

In 1936, the first Daytona race was run. It was chaos but eventually led to the creation of NASCAR.

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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.

Who Invented This Sport? is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

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Are you ready for some football! Football history that is! Who would have ever imagined that American football can trace its origins to ancient China and Greece? Travel with us From Elegant Ancient Chinese Football to the United Kingdom's Crude Rabble—our premier episode and part one of Who Invented American Football.

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Who Invented This Sport? is a sports time machine invented by two lifelong friends who are obsessed with the origins of sports as diverse as basketball and bobsledding and beyond. Each episode, we travel back through time and share with you a particular sport’s sources and evolution. The heroes of these treasure hunts are the sports inventors, innovators, and pioneers. And since history is not only the past but also the present and future, we interview sports experts, who will discuss their sport’s yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

The Who Invented This Sport? podcast spans the sports globe and travels through time to report on gems from the fascinating and ingenious world of sports origins history.

HOST BIOS (ROGER HARB AND DAVID DREWS)

Roger Harb and David Drews are the creators and producers of Who Invented This Sport, a podcast that spans the world of sports origins stories. 

Roger and David’s life-long friendship began in college, where one summer they started their first business adventure together–a window washing partnership. Under a scorching Tennessee sun, the two washed windows and further bonded while discussing sports and other important matters. 

Later collaborating on numerous media projects, including documentaries, these two sports enthusiasts dreamed of one day finding a means to share unique, intriguing sports stories with fellow students of sports history. The advent and popularity of podcasts opened the door for Roger and David to create and launch Who Invented This Sport.       

Roger has 30 years experience in radio and television marketing, broadcasting, and production. Over the past 40 years, David has transitioned from being a commercial banker to a high school English teacher to a filmmaker and novelist.  David is the author of the recently released  Iron Tigers–a novel inspired by the team that conquered Dixie and launched Southern football. https://www.amazon.com/Iron-Tigers-inspired-conquered-launched/dp/B0C2S1MCDK

Roger and David are grateful for the opportunity to explore and share a variety of sports origin stories and how each evolved.

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In 1970, Notre Dame's Austin Carr set an NCAA tournament record when he scored 61 points in a first round game vs. Ohio.

In 2004, Australian golfer Craig Parry won his second PGA tournament when he dunked a shot from the fairway to win the Ford Championship in a playoff against Scott Verplank.

In 2016, tennis player Maria Sharapova was suspended for using a banned substance.

In 1930, the Georgetown High boys team from Chicago beat Homer 1-0.

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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.

Welcome, sports fans, to "Hidden Hall of Fame Histories," the podcast segment that digs beneath the surface of familiar stories to uncover the surprising twists and turns that shaped our favorite games. Today, we're diving into the life of a player whose journey to football stardom was anything but ordinary.

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In 1954, the first ACC Tournament Final was groundbreaking for several reasons.

In 2015, the NCAA handed down harsh sanctions on the Syracuse basketball program and Head Coach Jim Boeheim.

In 1982, San Antonio's George Gervin scored 50 in a shootout with Milwaukee's Brian Winters, who scored 42 in a game that set the then NBA record for most combined points in a game.

It's Shaquille O'Neal's birthday and on this day in 2000, a slight from the LA Clippers energized his efforts in the first 60/20 game in more than 30 years.

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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.

The 1934 NFL Championship Game, renowned as one of the most remarkable comebacks in the annals of football history, serves as the focal point of our discussion today. In this riveting contest, the New York Giants, faced with daunting adversity, overcame a significant deficit against the formidable Chicago Bears, ultimately securing a 27 to 13 victory. The inclement weather conditions, which transformed the Polo Grounds into a treacherous surface, played a pivotal role in this dramatic turn of events. The Giants’ strategic decision to don sneakers, borrowed from a nearby college basketball team, provided them with the necessary traction to execute a stunning offensive resurgence in the second half. This episode encapsulates the essence of resilience and innovation in sports, illustrating how a single game can etch itself into the collective memory of a league.

Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriber

Don't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the regular Football History Minute Shorts.

Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website.