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
Suffering from Basketball Withdrawal? – This DiSH for March 26
It's not easy binge watching college basketball for four days straight and quitting cold turkey. So here's some exciting moments to fill that void.
In 1945, it was DePaul and Bowling Green. But that'…
The Most Unusual Finish to an NBA game…ever! – This DiSH for March 25
In 1979, the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets had a most unusual finish to their game on this day.
In 1961, St. Joe's and Utah played at 4OT classic in the NCAA tournament. St. Joe's win would …
Griffith vs. ‘Kid Paret,’ Inspiration for ‘Rocky,’ and an unfortunate bird incident – This DiSH for March 24
In 1962, Emile Griffith vs. Benny 'Kid' Paret ended in tragedy.
In 1975, a Muhammad Ali vs. Chuck Wepner fight inspired a cultural icon.
In 1991, Ayrton Senna won the Brazilian Grand Prix as his gearb…
Wilt Chamberlain, Lennie Rosenbluth … and Joe Quigg? – This DiSH for March 23
In 1957, North Carolina beat Kansas to win the National Championship.
In 1974, NC State beat UCLA in the semifinals to end their streak of consecutive national championships.
In 1994, Wayne Gretzky sc…
Who is Abebe Bikila? And why should you care? – This DiSH for March 22
In 1969, Abebe Bikila was in a car accident that left him paralyzed but his influence on long distance running is evident today.
In 1893, it was the first women's basketball game played at a college.…
The Agony of Defeat – This DiSH for March 21
In 1970, the event that inspired the 'Agony of Defeat' happened on this day.
In 1987, the Providence Friars upset the Georgetown Hoyas in the NCAA Tournament.
In 1980, President Jimmy Carter announced …
Another Babe on the Baseball Diamond – This DiSH for March 20
In 1934, another Babe took to the pitcher's mound to showcase their talent.
In 1975, a rare spring training brawl. Unsurprisingly, Billy Martin was in the middle of it.
In 1976, Boston Celtic John Hav…
Texas Western beats Kentucky – This DiSH for March 19
In 1966, Texas Western (now UTEP) started five black players against Kentucky's all-white starting five.
In 1981, the Buffalo Sabres set the NHL record for goals in a period.
In 1991, the NFL pulled …
Most Points Scored in an NCAA Tournament Game! – This DiSH for March 18
In 1990, Loyola Marymount and Michigan combined for the most points scored in an NCAA Tournament game.
In 1985, Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle were reinstated to baseball by commissioner Peter Ueberrot…
Richard Riot in Montreal – This DiSH for March 17
In 1955, French Canadians and fans of Montreal's Maurice 'Rocket' Richard rioted in protest of their star being suspended.
In 1897, it was a boxing match to remember.
And in 2012, Fabrice Muamba collap…
Never Faced a Pitch…Still Stole 31 bases – This DiSH for March 16
In 1974, the Oakland A's signed Herb Washington who holds a unique record.
In 1964, Paul Hornung and Alex Karras were reinstated to the NFL after betting on football games.
And in 2018, UMBC became the…
First Professional Baseball Team…sort of – This DiSH for March 15
In 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first professional baseball team, with a few caveats.
In 1892, the seeds of Liverpool FC were sown on this day with the ejection of John Houlding from…
Future of USA Boxing Gone in an Instant – This DiSH for March 14
In 1980, a plane crash killed members of USA Amateur Boxing
In 1991, 15th-seeded Richmond beat second seed Syracuse.
And in 1967, Bubba Smith was drafted by the Baltimore Colts.
'This Day in Sports His…
Bryce Drew’s iconic shot – This DiSH for March 13
In 1998 - Bryce Drew sank one of the most iconic shots in the NCAA Tournament.
In 1983, Jim Valvano and his NC State Wolfpack won the ACC Tournament.
In 2011, Kevin Love's NBA record double-doubles ca…
Wake Forest wins its first Tourney Title in 33 years – This DiSH for March 12
In 1995, Wake Forest won their first ACC tournament title in more 30 years thanks to an impressive three game run by Randolph Childress.
In 2011, UConn put the exclamation point on a five-game romp to…
‘I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out’ – This DiSH for March 11
In 1979,. Randy Holt racked up an NHL record for penalty minutes.
In 2006, Syracuse wrapped up one of the most improbable conference championship runs of all-time.
And in 1986, the NFL adopted a repla…
‘The opera isn’t over until the fat lady sings’ – This DiSH for March 10
In 1976, a famous sports phrase is seen in print for the first time.
In 1888, John L. Sullivan and Charlie Mitchell fought to a 39 round draw in the pouring rain.
And in 1991, Oklahoma State's Eddie …
Ted Williams turned down $500,000 to play baseball – This DiSH for March 9
In 1946, Ted Williams said 'no' to the Mexican Baseball League.
In 1974, the game that led the NCAA to expand the NCAA Basketball Tournament.
In 2001, 16-year old Ty Tryon made the cut at the Honda C…
‘Why not? I had a better year than he did.’ – This DiSH for March 8
In 1930, Babe Ruth signed a huge contract.
In 1971, it was 'The Fight of the Century' in MSG between Ali and Frazier
And in 1936, the first car race in Daytona was run on a 3 mile long road and beach …
Tennis Drug Scandal – This DiSH for March 7
In 2016, Maria Sharapova announced she had tested positive for a banned substance.
In 2012, Lionel Messi scored 5 goals in a UEFA Champions League game, the first to do that.
And in 1970, Austin Carr…