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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 o…
2 years, 2 months 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 batt…
2 years, 2 months 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 …
2 years, 2 months 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.
An…
2 years, 2 months 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 sam…
2 years, 2 months ago
This Day in Sports History - Dec. 17
Episode 18
In 2022, the greatest comeback in NFL history.
In 2006, LaDanian Tomlinson scored his 28th rushing TD of the season to set the NFL mark.
And in 2019, F…
2 years, 2 months ago
This Day in Sports History - Dec. 16
Episode 17
In 1973, OJ Simpson became the first to rush for 2,000 yards in a season.
In 2019, Drew Brees set two NFL records.
'This Day in Sports History' is a on…
2 years, 3 months ago
This Day in Sports History - Dec. 15
Episode 16
In 2019, the Oakland Raiders played their final home game at Oakland-Alameda County stadium for the second time.
Also, in 1935 the Detroit Lions won t…
2 years, 3 months ago
This Day in Sports History - Dec. 14
Episode 15
In 2021, Steph Curry became the all-time 3-pt shooter in NBA history.
Also, In 1975, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar grabbed an NBA record 29 defensive rebounds.
A…
2 years, 3 months ago
This Day in Sports History - Dec. 13
Episode 14
In 1977, the plane carrying the Evansville men's basketball team crashed, killing all 29 on board.
Also, in 1956, Jackie Robinson retired instead of g…
2 years, 3 months ago