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
- 657
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
The New York Harmonica Incident, Tiger dueled Bob May at Valhalla, and the youngest to ever hit a MLB homer - This DiSH for Aug. 20
In 1964, Phil Linz and the Harmonica Incident.
In 2000, Tiger beat Bob May in a three-hole playoff to win the PGA Championship.
In 2006, Tiger won his third PGA Championship.
In 1967, Charlie Sifford …
Tyson's First Fight after prison, Lee Trevino won his final major, and Bill Veeck sent Eddie Gaedel to the plate - This DiSH for Aug. 19
In 1995, Mike Tyson fought his first fight in 3 1/2 years, stopping Peter McNeeley is 1:20.
In 1984, Lee Trevino won the PGA Championship.
In 1951, St. Louis Browns owner signed 3'8" Eddie Gaedel to a…
Gene Sarazen First to pull the double, the *yawn* end of the 'Pine Tar game,' and Rich Beem won the PGA - This DiSH Aug. 18
In 1922, Gene Sarazen became the first golfer to win the US Open and the PGA Championship in the same year.
In 1983, it was a ho-hum end to the 'Pine Tar Game.'
In 1967, Tony Canigliaro was hit in the…
NFL in Tokyo, Ray Chapman killed by a pitch, and Ronaldo debuted in EPL - This DiSH for Aug. 16
In 1976, the NFL played its first game outside of the US. St. Louis beat San Diego 20-10.
In 1920, Ray Chapman was hit by a Carl Mays' pitch. He died a few hours later.
In 1987, Toronto Blue Jay Lloyd…
Tiger vs. Sergio Feud Flashpoint - This DiSH for Aug. 15
In 1999, 19-year old Sergio Garcia chased 23-year old Tiger Woods during the final round of the PGA Championship, staring him down after a birdie putt on 13.
In 2010, Dustin Johnson got hit with a 2-…
'The Boys in the Boat' win Gold, Olympic Mudball, and the Lanny Wadkins says, 'hold my beer' and wins PGA Championship - This DiSH for Aug. 14
In 1936, the US rowing 8 from the University of Washington won gold in the Olympics. It inspired Daniel James Brown’s book, ‘The Boys in the Boat.’
Also in 1936, the US won the first gold medal in bas…
Mickey Mantle died, Joe Montana injured, and Jesse Owens banned for life - This DiSH for Aug. 13
In 1995, Mickey Mantle died.
In 1991, Joe Montana felt a pop in his elbow that led to the rise of Steve Young.
In 1936, Avery Brundage banned Jesse Owens for life.
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Basebrawl in Atlanta, Darryl Stingley paralyzed, and the suspicious death of boxer Chalky Wright - This DiSH for Aug. 12
In 1984, the Braves and Padres had more fights than runs. 17 players and 4 coaches were ejected.
In 1978, New England Patriots wide receiver Darryl Stingley was paralyzed after a vicious hit by Oaklan…
Lee Trevino Found a putter, Won a Major, John Daly, from 9th alternate to PGA Champ, and Satchel Paige Signed by the Braves - This DiSH for Aug. 11
In 1974, Lee Trevino won the PGA Championship.
In 1991, John Daly won the PGA Championship as the 9th alternate.
In 1950, legendary New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio was benched for the first time in his c…
1974 NFL Strike Ended after 'Scab' Players Used, Down Goes Decker, and a Televised Golf First - This DiSH for Aug. 10
In 1974, the NFL players decided to end their strike after the commish and the owners were okay using scab players. But it, along with John Mackey's challenge of the Rozelle Rule, it did put some pre…
Wayne Gretzky traded to the LA Kings, Usain Bolt's to the double, and Jessie Owens wins another Gold - This DiSH for Aug. 9
In 1988, Wayne Gretzky was traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings.
In 2012, Usain Bolt won the 200 meter sprint at the Olympics becoming the first Olympian to win both the 100 and t…
Ty Cobb's Mother Killed His Father, Light go on at Wrigley, and Steph Curry Saves Team USA from Embarrassment - This DiSH for Aug. 8
In 1905, Ty Cobb's mother Amanda shot and killed his father, W.H. Cobb on the front porch of their home.
In 1988, the lights were finally turned on at Wrigley Field.
In 2024, Steph Curry sank 9 threes…
Stagecoach Robbery at Ebbets Field, the Mile of the Century, and Pausing for Ducks - This DiSH for Aug. 7
In 1938, Brooklyn Dodgers manager Burleigh Grimes protested an umpire's changed call with a prop that got him ejected.
In 1954, the Mile of the Century was contested at the Commonwealth Games in Vanco…
Wade Boggs Drank 73 Beers, Billy Martin punched one of his own players, and John Mahaffey's Epic Comeback - This DiSH for Aug. 6
In 1990, this is the most likely date for Wade Boggs to have drunk 73 beers on a cross country flight and finished the day with 107.
In 1969, Minnesota Twins manager Billy Martin punched one of his ow…
Joan Benoit wins the First Women's Olympic Marathon, Craig Breedlove eclipsed the 400 mph barrier, and the first AFL/NFL battle on the field - This DiSH for Aug. 5
In 1984, American Joan Benoit won the first women's Olympic marathon.
In 2012, Jamaican Usain Bolt set an Olympic record in winning the 100m.
In 1963, Craig Breedlove set a a new land speed record of 4…
Jesse Owens got a hug, not help, Rich Beem survived Steve Lowery's barrage, and Dave Winfield arrested for 'animal cruelty' - This DiSH for Aug. 4
In 1936, American Jesse Owens won the Gold medal in the Olympic Gold Medal.
In 1936, American Helen Stephens won the 100m Final in record time but was soon accused of being a man.
In 2002, Rich Beem …
Eight 'Black Sox' Banned, Joe Niekro's Emery Board Ejection, and a failed attempt at catching a 170 mph ball - This DiSH for Aug. 3
In 1921, Chicago White Sox players Eddie Cicotte, Chick Gandil, Happy Felsch, Lefty Williams, Buck Weaver, Swede Risberg, Fred McMullin, and Shoeless Joe Jackson were banned from baseball 24 hours a…
Thurman Munson killed in a plane crash, Continental League disbanded, and the Birmingham Barons made history for something other than MJ - This DiSH for Aug. 2
In 1979 New York Yankee catcher Thurman Munson was killed in a plane crash.
In 1960, the Continental Baseball League disbanded.
In 1928, it was the women’s 800 meter final, the last to be run by women …
Pete Rose's streak ended, Niki Lauda's fiery crash, and Daigo parrys 15 strikes to win! - This DiSH for Aug. 1
In 1978, Pete Rose's quest to catch Joe Dimaggio's 56-game hitting streak came to an end at 44 games.
In 1996, Michael Johnson became the first man to win both the 200 and 400 in the same Olympic gam…
Future of the Franchise Falls Flat, 2 Dick Allen Inside the Parkers, and New York Yankee Jake Powell Suspended - This DiSH for July 31
In 2000, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick made their debuts in New England. Brady as the third string backup to Drew Bledsoe and Michael Bishop. On the other sideline, Giovanni Carmazzi was supposed to b…