This Day in Sports History
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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 659
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Billy Cannon's Famous Punt Return, NBA's color barrier broken, and Venus Williams' Debut - This DiSH for Oct. 31
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In 1959, #1 LSU vs. #3 Ole Miss came down to one of the most fa…
'The Rumble in the Jungle,' the rule change that saved the NBA, and a penalty box divided - This DiSH for Oct. 30
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In 1974, it was the 'Rumble in the Jungle' between Muhammad Ali…
Jordan's foot injury, a somber day at the PGA Tour Championship, and Christian McCaffrey equals Moore - This DiSH for Oct. 29
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In 1985, Chicago's Michael Jordan injured his left foot.
In 199…
Steinbrenner mucks up the game plan, Justice in Atlanta, and Y.A Titillation in '62 - This DiSH for Oct. 28
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In 1981, a questionable mandate by George Steinbrenner wrecked …
Boston breaks the Curse, the Dawgs excessively celebrate, and Emmitt Smith passes Payton - This DiSH for Oct. 27
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In 2004, the Boston Red Sox won their first World Series since …
Ali returns to the ring, Jordan's NBA debut, and Gretzky's 2000th point - This DiSH for Oct. 26
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In 1970, Muhammad Ali returned to the boxing ring after a 3 1/2…
Buckner's blunder, Marshall's wrong way run, and a Tiger for Motivation ... This DiSH for Oct. 25
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In 1986, Mookie Wilson's slow roller snuck under Bill Buckner's…
Bobby Hull sat out a game in protest, the Iceman cometh to Chicago, and Gray rains on Rose's parade - This DiSH for Oct. 24
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In 1975, Winnipeg's Bobby Hull sat out a game in protest seekin…
'Monday Night Miracle,' Joe Carter's Walk-Off HR, and 9 OTs ... This DiSH for Oct. 23
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In 2000, the New York Jets pulled off the improbable 'Monday Ni…
Lance Armstrong Stripped of his TdF titles, Senna/Prost Rivalry Bubbled Over, and US Ryder Cup Domination - This DiSH for Oct. 22
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In 2012, UCI stripped the 7 Tours de France titles and banned L…
Greatest Comeback in College Football History, Carlton Fisk Waves it Fair, and Dr. J becomes a 76er - This DiSH for Oct. 21
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In 2006, Michigan S…
Dick Fosbury's Revolution, a triple play that wasn't, and a barefoot kick that may not have been - This DiSH for Oct. 20
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In 1968, Dick Fosbury revolutionized high jumping when he intro…
Billy Martin hired as Yankees manager...again, Beltran looked at 3 straight, and the Expos 'oh so close' - This DiSH for Oct. 19
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In 1987, George Steinbrenner hired Billy Martin to manage the N…
Red Grange becomes 'the Galloping Ghost', Doug Villhard, author of 'The Golden Age of Red', and Hello Mr. October - This DiSH for Oct. 18
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Quake rocks the World Series, Owls shake up college football, and the first athlete disqualified for doping - This DiSH for Oct. 17
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In 1989, an earthquake prior to game 3 delayed the series for t…
Tommie Smith's and John Carlos' Olympic Protest, the 'Miracle Mets' won the Series, and longest FG in football history - This DiSH for Oct. 16
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In 1968, Tommie Smith and John Carlos bowed their heads and rai…
Kirk Gibson's Dramatic Home Run, Wayne Gretzky Becomes All-Time NHL Points Leader, and Red Sox Fans Riot - This DiSH Oct. 15
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In 1988, Kirk Gibson's dramatic 9th inning home run beat the Oa…
'Braves win, Braves win!!!,' 'Go Crazy Folks! Go Crazy!,' and 'Is that a Sharpie?' - This DiSH for Oct. 14
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Mazeroski's walk-off, ABA's debut, and Jeter's 'Flip' saves the day - This DiSH for Oct. 13
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Magic Celebrates like it's 1999, the first NBA three, and the Herschel Walker Trade Deficit - This DiSH for Oct. 12
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In 1979, LA Laker M…