This Day in Sports History

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In 1989, Raghib 'Rocket' Ismail ran two kickoffs back for TDs in a battle between #1 Notre Dame and #2 Michigan.

In 2000, Kentucky State's Alvon Brown rolled up huge chunks of yardage against Kentucky Wesleyan, setting a Division 2 record in the process.

In 1924, St. Louis Cardinal Jim Bottomley plated 12 runs in a 17-3 win over Brooklyn.

In 1975, Pittsburgh Pirate Rennie Stennett had seven hits in a nine inning game, including 2 hits in the same inning, twice.

And in 2018, Denise Mueller-Korenek set a new world record by riding a bicycle at 184 miles per hour.

Here's the link to the video: https://www.wsj.com/video/184-mph-on-a-bicycle-how-denise-mueller-korenek-set-the-world-record/5418759C-1B56-4F9A-AB90-3418A71D1F49

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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.

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 1978, Muhammad Ali beat Leon Spinks to win his third

In 1969, Steve Carlton struck out 19 and lost to the New York Mets

In 1971, Larry Yount was brought in to pitch in his major league debut but never threw an official pitch and never pitched again in the majors.

In 1973, Archie Griffin started a string of 31 consecutive 100 yard rushing games.

In 2002, Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon started a string of 6 consecutive 300 yard passing games.

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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.

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 1994, the remainder of the major league baseball season and the postseason was cancelled.

In 1991, Marshall Faulk set a new record for rushing yards in a Division One college football game.

In 2003, Jamal Lewis rolled up an NFL record 295 yards against the Cleveland Browns.

In 2019, Nick Kyrgios was fined a record $113,000 for violatioins in a 2nd round match of the Cincinnati Open

And in 1968, Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain won for the 30th time that season to become the first 30-game winner in MLB since 1931.

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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.

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 1951, Jake LaMotta defended his title by the slimmest of margins.

In 1981, the Atlanta Falcons scored 31 in the fourth quarter to beat the Green Bay Packers 31-17.

In 1902, it was the first time that Johnny Evers, Joe Tinker, and Frank Chance played together in what would soon become the best known double play trio in baseball.

In 2015, Marcus Mariotta became the only quarterback to have a perfect passer rating in his first start.

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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.

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 1995, the Harlem Globetrotters lost in Vienna, Austria to a team composed of former NBA stars including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

In 2009, Serena Williams exploded at a lineswoman after a foot fault. It cost her the match and a record amount of money.

In 1976, Niki Lauda made his return to F1 just 33 days from a fiery crash.

In 1951, Sugar Ray Robinson avenged an earlier loss to Randy Turpin.

In 1928, Ty Cobb announced his retirement.

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.

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 1985, Pete Rose collected his 4,192nd hit topping Ty Cobb for the all-time hits record, but there is something more to know about this.

In 2001, all sports and athletic events were cancelled or postponed due to the terrorist attacks.

In 1991, three Atlanta Braves combined for a no-hitter.

And in 2010, the James Madison Dukes beat a ranked Virginia Tech team to record another FCS upset of a ranked FBS opponent.

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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 1978, Dave Caspar recovered a 'fumble' in the endzone to score the game winning touchdown against the San Diego Chargers in what became known as 'The Holy Roller.'

In 1989, Deion Sanders ran a punt back for a TD in his Atlanta Falcons debut.

In 1988, 19-year old Steffi Graf defeated 18-year old Gabriela Sabatini to win the US Open. Graf became just the third woman to win all four Grand Slam singles titles in the same year.

In 1962, Rod Laver won the US Open to become just the second man to win all four major tennis tournaments in the same year. He would do it again 7 years later to become the only person to win all four tennis majors in the same year, twice.

And in 1992, Freeman McNeil and seven other NFL players won their court case against the NFL and Plan B Free Agency.

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.

STEVE WHITE BIO

The host of 'This DiSH' is me, Steve White. I've spent most of my life behind a microphone. As a kid, I realized the power of the spoken word, hanging out with my dad while we talked to people around the world via ham radio. Later, I put that penchant for communication into practice and ventured into radio and TV.  I've worked for a few television stations in North Carolina doing sports reporting and anchoring before transitioning to voiceover in 2015.

'This Day in Sports History' evolved from a lifetime of watching, listening to, and going to ballgames, reading books, magazines, and newspaper articles about my favorite teams and sports heroes. It's not only a labor of love but a voyage of discovery, finding those forgotten tidbits or fascinating things I never knew. 

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

Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTube

EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1972, the Soviet Union was gifted the Gold Medal in the Men's basketball final.

In 1968, Arthur Ashe became the first black man to win the US Open tennis title.

In 1960, the first AFL game was played between Denver and Boston (became New England later)

In 2007, it was the Spygate game between New England and New York Jets.

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.

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

Here's that Dwayne Rudd replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LSb_PHE2g

EPISODE SUMMARY

In 2002, the Cleveland Browns lost a game in a most unlikely and unfortunate way.

In 1960, Wilma Rudolph won her third Gold medal of the Rome Olympics. The fact that she was there in the first place is amazing.

In 2001, Venus and Serena Williams met for the first time in a Grand Slam Final.

In 1965, Bert Camperneris became the only man in MLB history to play all 9 positions in the same game.

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.

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

Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTube

EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1979, ESPN debuted on cable television

In 1889, a candlelight protest eventually led to team switching from the American to the National League.

And in 1985, it was college football upset in a rivalry game between Maryland and Penn State.

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.

STEVE WHITE BIO

The host of 'This DiSH' is me, Steve White. I've spent most of my life behind a microphone. As a kid, I realized the power of the spoken word, hanging out with my dad while we talked to people around the world via ham radio. Later, I put that penchant for communication into practice and ventured into radio and TV.  I've worked for a few television stations in North Carolina doing sports reporting and anchoring before transitioning to voiceover in 2015.

'This Day in Sports History' evolved from a lifetime of watching, listening to, and going to ballgames, reading books, magazines, and newspaper articles about my favorite teams and sports heroes. It's not only a labor of love but a voyage of discovery, finding those forgotten tidbits or fascinating things I never knew.