Podcast Episodes

Nancy Kerrigan Assaulted - This DiSH Jan. 6

Episode 38

In 1994, Nancy Kerrigan was attacked after practicing for the upcoming US Championships.

In 2013, Florida State overcame the largest deficit in a championship game to win the BCS title in the final ye…

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Was Sonny Liston murdered? - This DiSH for Jan. 5

Episode 37

On this day in 1971, the body of Charles 'Sonny' Liston was found in his Las Vegas home.

'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if …

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The Oldest Man Ever to Play in the NFL Played His Final Game - This DiSH for Jan. 4

Episode 36

In 1976, George Blanda played his final game, closing a 27-year career that spanned four decades. 

Also, in 1984, Adrian Dantley hit 28 free throws in a game to equal Wilt Chamberlain's mark. 

And in 2…

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Jimmy Butler bests Jordan's franchise record - This DiSH for Jan. 3

Episode 35

In 2016, Chicago's Jimmy Butler scored a franchise recorded 40 points in the second half in a comeback win against Toronto. 

In 1992, Frank Reich rallied the Buffalo Bills from a 32-point deficit  in …

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Horned Frogs epic comeback - This DiSH for Jan. 2

Episode 34

In 2016, TCU came back from a 31-point deficit to beat Oregon in the Alamo Bowl. That tied the record for the biggest comeback in bowl history. 

In 1971, 66 people died and more than 200 were injured …

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The First Rose Bowl game was a disaster - This DiSH for Jan.1

Episode 33

Happy New Year!!! 

In 1902, the first ever Rose Bowl Football game was played. It was kind of a disaster. 

In 2012, Matthew Stafford and Matt Flynn combined to throw for 1000 yards in a game. 

And in 19…

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This Day in Sports History - Dec. 31

Episode 32

In 1967, the 'Ice Bowl' between Dallas and Green Bay in the coldest game ever played in NFL history. 

In 1972 , Roberto Clemente died after the plane he was flying in to deliver humanitarian aid to Ni…

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This Day in Sports History - Dec. 30

Episode 31

In 1988, Barry Sanders rushed for 222 yards and scored 5 touchdowns as Oklahoma State routed Wyoming 62-14 in the Holiday Bowl.

In 1981, Wayne Gretzky scored 5 goals to become the fastest to 50 in a s…

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This Day in Sports History - Dec. 29

Episode 30

In 1982, Paul 'Bear' Bryant coached his final game.

In 2007, the New England Patriots finished the regular season 16-0.

In 2020, the Milwaukee Bucks set the NBA record for 3-pointers made by one team.

A…

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This Day in Sports History - Dec. 28

Episode 29

In 1975, 'Hail Mary' became part of our sports language.

Also, in 1958, 'The Greatest Game Ever Played'

In 2008, the Detroit Lions did something they wished they hadn't

And in 2021, John Madden passed a…

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