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
- 658
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
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…
George Steinbrenner Banned from Baseball, JR Richard suffered a career ending stroke, and Andy Bean's $60,000 mistake - This DiSH for July 30
In 1990, Major League Baseball Commissioner Faye Vincent banned New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner for life.
In 1980, Houston Astros pitcher J.R. Richard suffered a stroke that ended his care…
Yankees Fans Taunt Jose Canseco with a Blow Up Madonna, Bo Jackson's Timeout Home Run, and a Perfect Game Denied - This DiSH for July 29
In 1991, New York Yankees fans jeered Jose Canseco after rumors erupted of him and Madonna becoming an item.
In 1988, Bo Jackson hit a home run after the timeout he asked for was denied.
In 1908, Joh…
Montreal's Dennis Martinez and Texas' Kenny Rogers Perfect!, New York Met Anthony Young finally won, and a brief thaw in the Cold War - This DiSH for July 28
In 1991, Montreal Expos pitcher Dennis Martinez pitched the 13th perfect game in MLB history. Catcher Ron Hassey was behind the plate, becoming the only pitcher to catch two perfect games.
In 1994, T…
Boston Celtic Reggie Lewis died, Detroit Lion Barry Sanders retired, and NY Yankee Tommy John Erred Thrice - This DiSH for July 27
In 1993, Boston Celtic Reggie Lewis collapsed and died during a pickup game. He'd collapsed during a playoff game in April.
In 1999, Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders surprisingly retired from…
Mike Tyson KO'd Marvis Frazier in 30 seconds, Tragedy at Michigan Int'l Speedway, and lots of streaking ended - This DiSH for July 26
In 1986, Mike Tyson knocked out Marvis Frazier in 30 seconds. It was his quickest knockout in his career.
In 1998, three spectators attending the US 500 at Michigan International Speedway after Adria…
Battle of Shepherd's Bush, an FBI agent chased by a Russian, and Roberto Clemente with a one and only MLB moment - This DiSH for July 25
In 1908, icy relations between the US and Britain led to a controversial ruling in the men's 400 m and the most unusual finish to an Olympic race.
Also in 1908, it was the first black American to ever…
The George Brett 'Pine Tar Bat' Incident, an Italian Pastry Chef came up just a bit short, and George Halas escaped disaster by oversleeping - This DiSH for July 24
In 1983, it was the 'Pine Tar' incident when Kansas City's George Brett was called out after a Billy Martin protest for too much pine tar on his bat.
In 1908, the London Marathon was the first marat…
Big John Daly won the British Open, Tiger became the youngest to the career Grand Slam, and Kerri Strug stuck the landing - This DiSH for July 23
In 1995, John Daly won a four-hole playoff against Constantino Rocca to win the Open Championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews.
In 2000, Tiger Woods won his first British Open, becoming the younge…
Jordan's 'Greatest Game I Ever Played in,' 15 clubs, 2 stroke penalty, 1 Major Championship, and Liston pummeled Patterson again - This DiSH for June 22
In 1992, the Dream Team played an intrasquad scrimmage that had the intensity of an NBA Finals Game 7.
In 2001, David Duval won his first and only major championship thanks to an error by Ian Woosnam'…
Did Bo Jackson Get Thrown Out of a Game on Purpose...or not? - This DiSH for July 21
Bo Jackson claims this is the day that he got thrown out of a game on purpose so he could go see his newborn and his wife at the hospital. The thing is ... if it happened, it most certainly didn't ha…
Maureen Connolly's career ended in a blink, Hank Aaron hit homer #755, and Gaylord Perry hit homer #1 - This DiSH for July 20
In 1954, tennis phenom Maureen Connolly was injured so badly in a horse riding accident, it ended her career.
In 1984, runner and author Jim Fixx died while out on a run at the age of 52.
In 1976, Ha…
The Original Tour de France came to an end, Tom Watson's Near Miracle at Turnberry, and a Ventriloquist at Fenway - This DiSH for July 19
In 1903, the original Tour de France rolled to a close. It was a brutal 6-stage, 1500 mile race.
In 2009, Tom Watson nearly won his sixth British Open. Instead a bogey on the final hole dropped the 5…
Jean Van de Velde's 18th hole collapse, Fabio Casartelli died during the Tour de France, and Titanic survivors met on the tennis court - This DiSH for July 18
In 1999, Frenchman Jean Van de Velde needed only a double bogey six on the final hole to win the Open Championship, instead he made a tragic 7 to finish in a tie for first and lost in a playoff.
In 1…
An Oddity in Boston, Bo Jackson vs. Deion Sanders on the diamond, and 'Doc' Medich saved a life - This DiSH for July 17
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1990, the Minnesota Twins turned two triple plays in the sam…
Hubris Humbled in 'Maracanazo', Steve Lyons 'Moon Man' Incident, and get a 'whiff' of Hale Irwins's embarrasment - This DiSH for July 16
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In 1950, Uruguay beat Brazil 2-1 to win the World Cup. It was a…
Neon Deion vs. Carlton Fisk, Albert Belle's Corked Bat Caper, and Jack Nicklaus took a bow at the Open - This DiSH for July 15
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In 1990, benches cleared between the New York Yankees and Chica…
Jaroslav Drobny defected, Pete Rose bulldozed Ray Fosse, and Jim Brown told Art Modell to 'take this job and shove it' - This DiSH for July 14
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In 1949, multi-sport athlete Jaroslav Drobny defected during a …
Reggie Jackson's All-Star Bomb, Vic Ghezzi wins the PGA Championship ... twice, and the LA Rams traded for the Baltimore Colts - This DiSH for July 13
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In 1971, Reggie Jackson hit a 539 foot home run off Dock Ellis …
Reggie Jackson's All-Star Bomb, Vic Ghezzi wins the PGA Championship ... twice, and the LA Rams traded for the Baltimore Colts - This DiSH for July 13
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1971, Reggie Jackson hit a 539 foot home run off Dock Ellis …