Podcast Episodes

This Day in Sports History - Dec. 27

Episode 28

In 1998 - Emmit Smith scored career TD number 124 to pass Marcus Allen on the All-Time rushing TDs list.

In 1974 - Archie Griffin won the first of his two Heisman Trophies

In 1991 - Tim Hardaway set a …

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

This Day in Sports History - Dec. 26

Episode 27

In 1977, the Mud Bowl between the Minnesota Vikings and LA Rams.

In 1919, the Boston Red Sox traded Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees.

And in 2004, Peyton Manning threw his 49th TD pass of the season, …

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

This Day in Sports History - Dec. 25

Episode 26

Merry Christmas! 

In 1862, a monumental baseball game was played on Hilton Head Island, SC

In 1971, the longest NFL football game was played.

And in 1956, Gordie scored the most points in a game in his …

Published on 2 years ago

This Day in Sports History - Dec. 24

Episode 25

In 1969, a letter that led to a revolution in sports.

In 1967, Joe Namath raised the bar for quarterbacks.

And in 1960, the Boston Celtics grabbed a record number of rebounds in a win. 

'This Day in Spo…

Published on 2 years ago

This Day in Sports - Dec. 23

Episode 24

In 1972, the Immaculate Reception! 

In 1982, one of the greatest upsets in college athletics

And in 2022, Alex Ovechkin moved up the NHL goals list. 

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

Published on 2 years ago

This Day in Sports History - Dec. 22

Episode 23

In 1956, Bill Russell made his NBA debut with the Celtics

In 1996, a father-son duo reached a milestone in the NHL.

And in 1982, Wayne Gretzky got in one of only three hockey fights in his career. 

'Thi…

Published on 2 years ago

This Day in Sports History - Dec. 21

Episode 22

In 1891, the birth of Basketball.

Naismith’s 13 original rules:

The Ball may be thrown in any direction by one or both hands.

The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands (never …

Published on 2 years ago

This Day in Sports History - Dec. 20

Episode 21

In 2005 - Kobe Bryant did something nobody had done in the NBA before or has done since. 

Also in 1981. the fastest goal scored in NHL History.

And in in 1985, a controversial broadcaster stepped aside…

Published on 2 years ago

This Day in Sports History - Dec. 19

Episode 20

In 1948, the NFL televised its championship game for the first time!

In 1984 - Wayne Gretzky became the fastest to score 1000 points in NHL history.

And in 2004, Jerry Rice caught the final of his NFL …

Published on 2 years ago

This Day in Sports History - Dec. 18

Episode 19

In 1932, the NFL played an extra game to decide its champion for the first time ever!

Also, in 2017, The LA Lakers retired two numbers worn by the same player.

And in 2022, Argentina beat France to win…

Published on 2 years ago