Podcast Episodes

Earnhardt Finally Wins the Daytona 500! - This DiSH for Feb. 15

Episode 78

In 1998, after 19 previous attempts, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. finally won NASCAR's biggest race.

In 2004, his son, Dale, Jr. won his first Daytona 500 in only his fifth try. 

In 1994, down 31 points with 15…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Eddie the Eagle Takes Flight! - This DiSH for Feb. 14

Episode 77

In 1988, Eddie the Eagle became a hero to underdogs everywhere, competing in the Olympics as a ski jumper. 

Also in 1988, Richard Petty survived a horrifying crash at the Daytona 500. 

And in 1990, Mic…

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Heiden Hidin' No More - This DiSH for Feb. 13

Episode 76

In 1977, Eric Heiden's coming out party at the World All-Around Championships

In 1954, Furman's Frank Selvy scored 100 points in a game. 

In 1990, Larry Bird came up a little short. 

And in 1968, the Ea…

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New York to Paris - by Car?! - This DiSH for Feb. 12

Episode 75

On this day in 1908, a transcontinental car race took the starting gun. 

And in 1909, a marathoner runs the fastest marathon at the time, in wing tips!

'This Day in Sports History' is a one person oper…

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Buster Douglas Shocks the World! - This DiSH Feb. 11

Episode 74

In 1990, James "Buster' Douglas beat Mike Tyson, shocking the world.

In 1982, Ozzie Smith finally became a St. Louis Cardinal.

And in 1988, Dave 'Tiger' Williams was released by the Hartford Whalers.

'T…

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Who is Jim Beatty and why should you care? - This DiSH for Feb. 10

Episode 73

In 1962, Jim Beatty did something no previous human had ever done inside. 

In 1996, IBM's Deep Blue beat chess champion Gary Kasparov

And in 2012, Jeremy Lin dropped 38 on Kobe and the LA Lakers. 

'This…

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Traded for a Cartoon Rabbit? Yep! - This DiSH for Feb. 9

Episode 72

In 2006, a sports broadcaster was traded from one network to another for the rights to a long lost cartoon rabbit. 

In 1920, Major League Baseball outlawed the Spit Ball ... kind of ...

And in 2003, Mi…

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Cleveland's Legacy Win - This DiSH for Feb. 8

Episode 71

In 1996, the city of Cleveland reached an agreement with the NFL and Art Modell, keeping the name 'Browns', the team colors and the history of the organization in Cleveland. 

In 1986, Spud Webb defied…

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Jordan's Diamond Dreams - This DiSH for Feb. 7

Episode 70

In 1994, Michael Jordan signed with the Chicago White Sox to pursue a dream of playing Major League Baseball.

In 1949, Joe DiMaggio became the first $100,000 ball player. 

In 1976, Toronto's Darryl Sit…

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Munich Air Disaster - This DiSH for Feb. 6

Episode 69

On this day in 1958, a plane carrying 44 people, including the Manchester United Football Club, crashed killing 23. 

'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, a…

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