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Was the fix in for a Georgia vs. Alabama football game in 1962? - This DiSH for March 23, 2025
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1963, a Saturday Evening Post article printed and released on this day shone a spotlight on a supposed telephone conversation between Alabama football coach Bear Bryant and Georgia Athletics Director Wally Butts about a game between the two, eight days before the teams played in 1962.
In 1957, the North Carolina Tar Heels beat Kansas in triple overtime to win the National Championship.
In 1974, NC State beat UCLA in the NCAA semifinals, ending the Bruins run of national titles at 7.
In 1994, Wayne Gretzky scored career goal 802, passing Gordie Howe on the all-time goals scored list.
In 1991, the World League of American Football debuted in several cities around the globe.
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.
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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 1963, a Saturday Evening Post article printed and released on this day shone a spotlight on a supposed telephone conversation between Alabama football coach Bear Bryant and Georgia Athletics Director Wally Butts about a game between the two, eight days before the teams played in 1962.
In 1957, the North Carolina Tar Heels beat Kansas in triple overtime to win the National Championship.
In 1974, NC State beat UCLA in the NCAA semifinals, ending the Bruins run of national titles at 7.
In 1994, Wayne Gretzky scored career goal 802, passing Gordie Howe on the all-time goals scored list.
In 1991, the World League of American Football debuted in several cities around the globe.
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.
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