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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 2
Episode 3
In 1985, the undefeated Chicago Bears played at Miami on Monday Night Football. An explosive Miami offense caused tempers to flare in the Bears locke…
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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 1
Episode 2
On this day in 1997 - the relationship between a player and coach degenerated into a fight.
And in 1963, the first African-American won a NASCAR even…
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This Day in Sports History - Nov. 30
Episode 1
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