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This Day in Sports History

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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 1972, Pittsburgh running back Franco Harris caught a ricocheted ball and ran in the game winning touchdown. Many questions surround that play to this day. In 1982, NAIA school Chaminade beat top-ranked Virginia in one of the greatest upsets of all-time. In 1962, the Dallas Texans beat George Blanda and the Houston Oilers in the AFL Championship …
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In 1967, the Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 to win the NFL Championship. It was the coldest game in NFL history and became known as 'The Ice Bowl.' In 1988, the Chicago Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles in a dense fog at Soldier Field. In 1972, the plane carrying Pittsburgh Pirate Roberto Clemente to Nicaragua crashed, killing all…
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In 1968, LA Laker center Wilt Chamberlain gave HS Junior Bill Walton a little encouragement. In 1978, the NHL swallowed up four WHA teams. In 1990, Orlando's Scott Skiles dished out 30 assists to set a new NBA record. In 1988, Oklahoma State's Barry Sanders capped the greatest season in collegiate football with a 5 TD, 222-yard performance against …
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In 1978, Ohio State's Woody Hayes punched Clemson linebacker Charlie Bauman after a turnover. It led to Hayes' firing a few days later. In 1982, Alabama's Paul 'Bear' Bryant coached his final game. In 1963, the Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants to win the NFL Championship. YA Tittle had five interceptions.…
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In 1958, the Baltimore Colts beat the New York Giants to win the NFL Championship. In 1975, the Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings with a dramatic TD in the final minute of the game. In 1902, Syracuse and the New York Knickerbockers played the first indoor football game at Madison Square Garden. Syracuse won 6-0. In 2000, Boston's Milt Palac…
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In 1953, a Bobby Layne to Jimmy Doran pass and catch with under 2 minutes to play won the Championship for the Detroit Lions over Cleveland. In 1998, Emmit Smith ran for two touchdowns to pass Marcus Allen to become the all-time leader in rushing touchdowns. In 1974, Ohio State's Archie Griffin won the first of his two Heisman trophies. Did he dese…
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In 2020, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick completed what Patrick Mahomes called, 'the greatest no-look pass ever' to rally the Miami Dolphins over the Las Vegas Raiders. In 1993, Green Bay's LeRoy Butler scored after a Raiders turnover and then leaped into the awaiting arms of Packers fans. It was the first 'Lambeau Leap.' In 1977, the Minnesota Vikings beat th…
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! In 1985, the New York Knicks erased a 25 point Boston Celtic lead to win in OT. Rookie Patrick Ewing scored 32. In 1986, Ewing delivered a game winning shot against Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. In 2004, Shaq's Miami Heat beat Kobe's LA Lakers in their first meeting against each other after Shaq's trade t…
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In 1950, the Cleveland Browns beat the Los Angeles Rams after Lou Groza kicked the go ahead field goal. In 1969, Curt Flood delivered a letter to MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn expressing his desire to sign with a team he choice. In 1967, Joe Namath threw for 343 yards to become the first QB to throw for than 4,000 hards. In 1960, the Boston Celtics s…
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In 1982, Wayne Gretzky got in one of only his three career fights. In 1969, Pete Maravich got 3 techs in a physical game vs. Oregon State. He shot 31 free throws and made 30 of them. In 1915, the Federal League ended its short-lived run as a competitor to the American and National Leagues. In 1996, Brett Hull scored his 500th career goal. He and hi…
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In 1984, BYU beat a 6-5 Michigan team in the Holiday Bowl to finish the year as the only undefeated team in Division I-A. But they didn't really beat anybody and an error filled win over an average Wolverine team had many questioning if the Cougars deserved to be crowned National Champions. In 2003, the New Orleans Saints scored on a final second, …
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In 1971, Tennessee benefitted from two controversial calls made by an SEC ref to beat Arkansas (then in the SWC) in the Liberty Bowl. A rule change followed this game to prevent officials from calling a post-season bowl game with an affiliated league team. In 1980, NBC experimented with showing an NFL game with no announcers. In 2003, Joe Namath ex…
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In 1980, BYU overcame a 20-point deficit in the final four minutes to beat SMU 46-45. In 2010, Philadelphia overcame a 21-point deficit with eight minutes to play to beat the New York Giants. In 1948, Philadelphia beat the Chicago Cardinals to win their first NFL Championship. In 1992, Marshall won the I-AA National Championship using a guy who'd n…
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In 1999, Oliver Stone's movie about professional football, 'Any Given Sunday,' was released in theaters. The NFL tried to stop the movie from being made, released, and promoted. In 2001, fans protested refs bad calls and decisions by throwing beer bottles on the field. In 1945, a pass off the goalpost resulted in 2 points and a rule change. In 1973…
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In 1973, #1 and seven-time National Champion UCLA played #2 NC State in a made for TV event in St. Louis. On that same day, Temple traveled to Knoxville to play Tennessee in what turned out to be one of the worst games played in the 20th century. In 1968, Philadelphia Eagles fans booed Santa Claus and pelted him with snow balls. In 2019, the Raider…
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In 1980, the Minnesota Vikings pulled off a 'Hail Mary' to beat the Cleveland Browns. In 2023, the Las Vegas Raiders went from famine to feast in a week against the Los Angeles Chargers. In 1997, Marshall's Keith Veney hit 15 three-pointers in a game against Morehead State to set the NCAA record for treys in a game. In 2021, Golden State's Steph Cu…
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In 2016, a former Wake Forest player and assistant coach was revealed to be a mole, giving proprietary game info to opposing teams in 2014 and 2016. In 1983, the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 186-184 in 3OTs. It's the highest scoring game in NBA history. In 1971, future NFL Head Coach Andy Reid participated in a televised halftime Punt, P…
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In 1925, the Pottsville Maroons played and beat a group of Notre Dame All-Stars, featuring the famed 'Four Horsemen.' The Maroons were stripped of their recently won NFL Title, fined, and banished from the league. Music used under a Creative Commons license. Available at Free Music Archive: Lobo Loco - Streetlife…
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In 1982, Mark Henderson drove his John Deere out onto the turf to clear a spot for New England kicker John Smith to kick the game winning field goal. In 2002, high school phenom LeBron James made his TV debut as ESPN2 broadcast his high school game. In 1978, Boston Celtics player/coach Dave Cowens first fouled out as a player and then was ejected a…
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In 1938, the New York Giants became the first franchise to win multiple championships. In 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneerrs won their first ever game. In 1985, the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks combined to score 21 goals. In 1981, Muhammad Ali fought his fight, losing in a decision to Trevor Berbick. In 1951, Joe DiMaggio retired.…
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In 2002, Michael Jordan playing for the Washington Wizards played against Scottie Pippen and the Portland Trailblazers. In 1971, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 55 and pulled 17 boards in a win against Boston. It was highest point output in a game in his career. In 1971, the New York Mets traded pitcher Nolan Ryan to the California Angels for shortstop …
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In 2018, the Miami Dolphins pulled off a two-lateral final play to stun the New England Patriots. In 1984, LA Rams running back Eric Dickerson broke OJ Simpson's single season rushing record. In 1934, the 5-foot, 140 pound equipment guy for the New York Giants was the biggest man on the field after finding nine pairs of sneakers. In 2001, Notre Dam…
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In 2013, a huge snow storm blanketed several NFL cities in snow, making for some interesting games. Detroit at Philadelphia, Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay, Kansas City Chiefs at Washington, Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh, and then the Minnesota Vikings and the Baltimore Ravens played a wild final 2:05. In 1940, the Chicago Bears leveled a good amount …
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In 1980, the San Francisco 49ers pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in NFL history. In 1935, Washington's Byron Haines scored all the points for both teams in a college football game. In 2006, Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns duelled with Jason Kidd and the New Jersey Nets in a 2OT thriller. In 1977, Gordie Howe scored career goal #1000 In 1963…
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In 1925, the Pottsville Maroons beat the Chicago Cardinals 21-7 to win the unofficial NFL championship. In 1925, Red Grange and the Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants in front of 70,000 at the Polo Grounds. In 1970, the Oakland Raiders beat the New York Jets on a final play miracle. In 1992, San Francisco 49ers WR Jerry Rice caught his 101st TD…
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Tonight, it will be the 28th Annual Silent Night Game at Taylor University. The students are silent until the Trojans scores their 10th point. The last two minutes are spent singing 'Silent Night' in unison. In 1974, the Birmingham Americans played the Florida Blazers in the first ... and only World Bowl. The Americans beat the Blazers 22-21. In 19…
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In 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost their 26th game in a row to set the current NFL record for consecutive games without a win. In 1971, the Tennessee Volunteers snapped Penn State's 15-game winning streak thanks to Bobby Majors and 6 Nittany Lion turnovers. In 1988, Oklahoma State beat Texas Tech in a shootout in Tokyo. Sanders won the Heisman …
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In 1950, the Cleveland Browns beat the Philadelphia Eagles without throwing a single pass. It's the last time an NFL team has gone an entire game without a pass attempt. In 1950, LA Ram WR Tom Fears caught 18 passes to set a new NFL record. It was not broken for another 50 years. In 1950, Detroit Lion Cloyce Box had 12 catches for 302 yards and 4 T…
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In 1985, after the Miami Dolphins put 31 points on the Chicago Bears, Head Coach Mike Ditka and Defensive Coordinator Buddy Ryan may or may not have come to blows in a dispute at half. In 1972, Auburn blocked two punts and returned them for touchdowns in the fourth quarter to turn a 16-0 deficit into a 17-16 win in the Iron Bowl. In 1950, Navy snap…
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In 1985, Green Bay and Tampa Bay played in the 'Snow Bowl' featuring 14 inches of snow and 36,000 empty seats in Lambeau. In 2007, the LSU Tigers beat Tennessee in the SEC Championship game and then watched Oklahoma beat top-ranked Missouri and then unranked Pitt upset #2 West Virginia in the Backyard Brawl. LSU win paired with the losses put the T…
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In 1959, the Washington Redskins selected OL Ernest Barnes out of NCCU in the 8th round of the NFL draft but when they realized he was black, they rescinded their pick. The Baltimore Colts selected him in the 10th round. He went on to become better known for his art. In 1987, Bo Jackson met Brian Bosworth as the Raiders beat the Seahawks in the fir…
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In 1987, Lee Trevino won five skins on the par 3 17th to win the Skins Event featuring Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Fuzzy Zoeller and Trevino. In 1980, Western Carolina Catamount Ronnie Carr hit the first three point shot in NCAA history. In 1989, Oklahoma scored an NCAA record 97 points in the first half against US International. In 1934, it was …
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In 1974, Clint Longley replaced an injured Roger Staubach and rallied the Dallas Cowboys for what NFL FIlms called 'The Greatest Thanksgiving Day game' ever. In 1996, Kansas City running back Marcus Allen passed Walter Payton on the all-time rushing touchdown list. Allen scored another later in the game to lift the Chiefs to the win over the Detroi…
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In 1980, the Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions in the first overtime game played on Thanksgiving. In 1952, the Dallas Texans won their first and only game on Thanksgiving thanks to a guy named Tripucka. In 1926, Carnegie Tech beat Notre Dame 19-0 in one of the great upsets in college football history. In 1984, Dan Marino's 'fake spike' led to a …
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In 1976, Oklahoma beat Nebraska 20-17, scoring on two trick plays on the final drive. In 2016, Syracuse and Pitt combined to score 137 points to set a new FBS record for points in a regulation four quarter game in the modern era. It's now second on that list. In 1998, Phil Luckett misheard Jerome Bettis' call of 'Tails' on the coin flip prior to ov…
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In 1993, Dallas' Leon Lett committed his second blunder in 10 months. This one cost his Cowboys the game. In 1971, undefeated and top-ranked Nebraska beat #2 Oklahoma in college football's 'Game of the Century.' In 2023, Alabama converted a fourth and goal from the 21 to score the game winning touchdown to beat Auburn in the Iron Bowl. In 1950, a b…
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In 1963, two days after the assassination of JFK, the NFL made the controversial decision to play games. Dallas was in Cleveland but because they represented the city where the President had been shot, they were not welcome. In 1966, the Dallas Cowboys played their first Thanksgiving day game. Every year since with the exception of 1975 and 1977, t…
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This is a bonus episode for Nov. 23. In 1996, Alabama scored the winning points in the final 30 seconds to beat Auburn and win the Iron Bowl. In 1975, a Middleweight fight between Wilford Scypion and Willie Classen had a tragic end but led to needed changes to boxing.
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In 1984, Doug Flutie found Gerard Phelan on the final play to win 'The Miracle in Miami.' In 1991, Michigan's Desmond Howard returned a punt 93 yards for the touchdown and then struck the Heisman pose in the endzone. In 2007, top-ranked LSU lost for the second time in 2007. The Arkansas Razorbacks topped the Tigers in overtime. In 1957, NC State's …
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In 1975, Ohio State scored two TDs in the final 3:30to beat Michigan 21-14 but its what happened in the week leading up to the game that was the story. In 2014, Wake Forest and Virginia Tech played one of the worst college football games in the history of the game. In 1950, the Minneapolis Lakers and Fort Wayne Pistons combined for just 37 points. …
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In 1987, Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight was ejected from an exhibition game and then pulled his team off the floor. In 1949, Bill Veeck sold the Cleveland Indians to pay $2.2 million towards his divorce settlement with his first wife. In 1981, Southern Cal's Marcus Allen closed out his college career with 219 yards rushing and his 2 TDs in a…
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In 1971, Michigan scored a late touchdown and then came up with a interception to secure the 10-7 win over Ohio State. In 1993, Boston College walk-on kicker David Gordon ended the national championship dreams of Notre Dame to give the Eagles the win in the Holy War. In 1982, the Stanford band stepped on the field a bit too soon. Also in 1982, SMU …
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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Ensemble Galilei’s viola da gambist Carolyn Surrick speaks about the group’s latest recording, which features 35 tracks celebrating 35 years of performing music together. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media
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In 2018, the LA Rams and Kansas City Chiefs combined for 105 points and 1001 total yards in the Greatest Monday Night Football game. In 1983, the Oregon State Beavers and the Oregon Ducks played in monsoon like conditions and finished in a 0-0 tie. In 1978, Philadelphia Eagle Herm Edwards picked up a New York Giants fumble and ran it in for the sco…
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