This Day in Sports History

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1967, Ken 'Hawk' Harrelson was 'fired' by Kansas City Athletics owner Charlie Finley, allowing Harrelson to sign with teams bidding for his services.In 1990, the Philadelphia Phillies scored 9 runs in the ninth inning to beat Los Angeles 12-11.Ray Nietzsche and Joe KappChampionship.In 1975, the Rick and Paul Reuschel became the first and still only brothers to combine for a shutout in MLB history.In 1974...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1920, four Ohio professional football teams gathered in Akron to form the APFA. In 1962, New York Yankee Phil Linz picked a poor time to work on his harmonica playing. In 2000, Tiger Woods beat Bob May in a three hole playoff to win the PGA Championship.

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1951, 3'9" Eddie Gaedel stepped into the batter's box in an MLB game.In 1995, Mike Tyson returned to the ring after spending three years in prison for the rape of an 18-year old.In 1941, Pittsburgh manager Frankie Frisch was ejected for arguing for a rain delay.

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

In 1957, Alice Roth was hit by two foul balls and injured by both.In 1980, George Brett went 4-for-4 to boost his batting average over .400.In 2002, Wayne Rooney made his English Premier League debut with Everton.In 1997, Davis Love III won his first and only golf major.In 2003, Shaun Micheel came out of nowhere to win the PGA Championship.And in 1998, a PGA golf tournament finished 6-months after it started.Mentioned in this episode:Stirling Roastery - This DiSH

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1920, Cleveland Indians infielder Ray Chapman was killed after he was stuck in the head with a pitch.In 2024, dirt track racing legend Scott Bloomquist died in a plane crash.In 1976, the NFL played its first International game when the San Diego Chargers played the St. Louis Cardinals in Tokyo, Japan.In 2009, South Korea's Y.E. Yang won the PGA Championship, handing Tiger Woods his only loss...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 2012, Seattle's Felix Hernandez pitched a perfect game, the first in Mariners history. in 1989, San Francisco's Dave Dravecky broke his arm throwing a pitch. In 1983, Greg Norman gave up another final round lead in the PGA Championship.In 1970, Pat Palinkas became the first woman to play professional football, it was more of a semi-pro team but she signed a contract, suited up and played.

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1959, Texas oil man Lamar Hunt announced the formation of the American Football League. In 1936, the US Men's 8 Rowing team won Gold in the Berlin Olympics. The story of the team was largely forgotten until Daniel James Brown’s book, ‘The Boys in the Boat’ was published in 2013.In 1971, St. Louis pitcher Bob Gibson pitched his only no-hitter in his 17-year MLB career.

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1936, Olympian Jesse Owens, who'd just won 4 medals in the Berlin Olympics, was declared a professional and banned from competition for life.In 1919, a horse name Upset beat Man o' War. It was the only race Man o' War lost in his career.In 1989, Payne Stewart won the first of his three major golf tournaments.

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1911, Washington National Germany Schaefer gained notoriety for stealing first base.In 1978, New England Patriot Wide Receiver Daryl Stingley was paralyzed during a pre-season game against Oakland.In 1957, boxer Chalky Wright died, the timing of which led some to believe he'd been murdered.In 1936, Marjorie Gestring won a gold medal in the 3m springboard diving competition. She's the youngest to ever win gold in the Olympics at 13...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.In 1991, John Daly won the PGA Championship after being the 9th alternate to play.In 1968, the Atlanta Braves signed 62-year old Satchel Paige to a contract to give Paige enough time in the majors to receive his pension.In 2020, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning set an NHL record, combining for 151 shots on goal.

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.In 1944, Boston Braves' pitcher Red Barrett pitched a complete game in just 58-pitches.In 1984, Zola Budd and Mary Decker got entangled during the Women's Olympic 3000m Final, ending Decker's bid to win gold.In 1974, the NFL players ended their strike after scab players were used in an exhibition game. They went on strike to oppose the Rozelle Rule.

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.In 1988, Wayne Gretzky was traded to Los Angeles.In 1989, former NHL first round draft pick Duncan McPherson went missing in Austria and would not be found again until in 2003.In 2012, Usain Bolt won the 200m for the second straight Olympics, becoming the first Olympian to win the 100m and 200m in back-to-back Olympics.In 1976, Cal Hubbard was inducted into the Professional Baseball Hall of Fame. He'd been inducted into the Pro...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.In 2024, Steph Curry scored 36 to lead a 17 point comeback against Serbia in the Olympic Semifinal. In 1984, Cheryl Miller 16 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals as the US Women's Olympic Basketball team won gold for the first time. In 1988, the lights were finally turned on at Wrigley Field. In 1905, Ty Cobb's mother shot his father accidentally, thinking it was an intruder.

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.In 2007, San Francisco Giant Barry Bonds hit home run number 756, passing Hank Aaron on the all-time list.In 2016, Ichiro Suzuki picked up his 3,000th hit in Major League Baseball.In 1999, Wade Boggs became the first MLB player to hit a home run for his 3,000th hit.In 2016, golfer Jim Furyk shot a 58 to set the record for the lowest PGA Tour event record.

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.In 1930, minor league baseball player Gene Rye hit three home runs in the same inning.In 1992, Texas Ranger pitcher Nolan Ryan plunked KC's Willie Wilson and tossed out of the game for the first and only time in his career.In 1978, John Mahaffey won the PGA Championship, his first and only major. It denied Tom Watson the chance to win the PGA Championship, the only major he missed out on.In 1926...

In 2001, the Cleveland Indians scored 12 runs in the final three innings to erase a huge deficit to force extra innings and win it in the 11th.In 1921, KDKA provided live updates on the baseball game between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, becoming the first game to be broadcast on the radio.In 1963, Craig Breedlove got his 'Spirit of America' rocket propelled car up to 407 miles per hour to set a new land speed record.Mentioned in this episode:Stirling Soap - Shave Soaps - This DiSH TestimonialThis episode is brought...

In 1986, the USFL cancelled its upcoming season which led to its disbanding. A big reason for the failure of the league has been attributed to our current President. In 1945, Byron Nelson won his 11th straight professional golf event he'd entered. In 1983, New York Yankee Dave Winfield was arrested for killing a seagull in Toronto. In 1982, Joel Youngblood became the only player in MLB history to play for two teams, in two different cities on the same day.

In 1852, Yale and Harvard rowed against each other on Lake Winnipesaukee in the first recognized intercollegiate competition. In 1949, the BAA and NBL merged to form the NBA. In 1975, former NBA player Jack Molinas was gunned down in his Los Angeles home. Molinas was a key figure in both the 1951 and 1961 college basketball points shaving scandals and had ties with organized crime figures, including Vincent Gigante. In 1921, Kennesaw Mountain Landis handed down lifetime bans for 8 Chicago White Sox.In 1984, Mary Lou Retton posted two perfect 10s in the Olympic All-Around, including one...

In 1960, the Continental Baseball League disbanded without playing a game and yet it had huge influence on Major League Baseball.In 1928, women raced the 800 meter final in the Olympics for the first time...and the last time until 1960. In 1979, New York Yankee Thurman Munson died in a plane crash in Canton, Ohio.