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This Day in Sports History - Dec. 12
Episode 13
In 1965, Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers had an extraordinary day.
Also on this day, in 1968, Arthur Ashe became tennis' number on player in th…
2 years, 3 months ago
This Day in Sports History - Dec. 11
Episode 12
In 1985, the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks combined for the most goals in the modern NHL. Interesting though that the all-time leading goal …
2 years, 3 months ago
This Day in Sports History - Dec. 10
Episode 11
In 1971, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had his best scoring night as a pro.
With the news of Shohei Ohtani's record 10-year, $700 million contract with the LA D…
2 years, 3 months ago
This Day in Sports History - Dec. 9
Episode 10
In 1977 - Houston Rockets player Rudy Tomjanovich nearly died after an on-court punch.
In 2001 - George O'Leary was hired as Notre Dame's football coa…
2 years, 3 months ago
This Day in Sports History - Dec. 8
Episode 9
In 1940, the Chicago Bears delivered a message to Washington in biggest beatdown in NFL history.
'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operatio…
2 years, 3 months ago
This Day in Sports History - Dec. 7
Episode 8
In 1980, one of the greatest comebacks in NFL history happened, setting the stage for what would come soon after for that franchise.
'This Day in Spo…
2 years, 3 months ago
This Day in Sports History – Dec. 6
Episode 7
In 1992, one of the all-time great NFL receivers set a mark that still stands today.
And in 1961, the Heisman trophy was awarded to a black athlete f…
2 years, 3 months ago
This Day in Sports History – Dec. 5
Episode 6
On this day in 1947, Joe Louis retained his heavyweight title to the disbelief of everybody, including Louis himself.
In 1995, Dan Marino threw for 30…
2 years, 3 months ago
This Day in Sports History – Dec. 4
Episode 5
In 1960, Johnny Unitas set an NFL mark that would stand for 52 years.
Also, in 1961 Floyd Patterson retained his heavyweight title but came under fire…
2 years, 3 months ago
This Day in Sports History – Dec. 3
Episode 4
On this day in 1956, Wilt Chamberlain debuted for the Kansas Jayhawks and put on a performance that still tops the record book.
Also, in 2000 for the …
2 years, 3 months ago