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Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.
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- 2 days ago7 min
Jack Nicklaus won the US Amateur, MLB said goodbye to the Polo Grounds, and Shohei Ohtani first 50/50 guy - This DiSH for Sept 19
In 1965, a linesman was added to the NFL ref crew specifically to keep an eye on QBs crossing the line of scrimmage before throwing a pass.In 2020, golfer Danny Lee took 6 putts to hole out from four feet, carded a 9 on the 18th hole of his third round at the US Open. He withdrew a few minutes later.In 1959, golfer Jack Nicklaus won the US Amateur as a 19 year old.In 1963, the New York Mets played the final MLB game at New York's Polo Grounds.In 2024, LA Dodger Shohei Ohtani became the first 50/50 guy in MLB history.
- 3 days ago8 min
A 35-year old MLB Rookie made his debut, Joe Washington a one-man wrecking crew, and Elway vs. Elway - This DiSH for Sept. 18
In 1999, 35-year old Jim Morris made his MLB debut against the Texas Rangers. His story was turned into a Disney movie called 'The Rookie.'In 1978, Baltimore Colt running back Joe Washington had a TD pass, TD reception, and a 90 yd kickoff return for TD in a 34-27 win over New England.In 1996, Boston Red Sox pitcher Roger Clemens struck out 20 in a nine inning game for the second time in his career. The Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 4-0. And in 1982, in a father vs. son battle, Jack Elway coached his San Jose State Spartans to a 35-31 win over his son John’s Stanford Cardinal.
- 4 days ago7 min
The Bronco Nagurski Rule revolutionized the NFL, a Man named Fran set a record, and Miami's 17 pts in final 5 1/2 shocked Michigan - This DiSH for Sept. 17
In 1933, the NFL's new rule that allowed a QB to be within five yards of the line of scrimmage to throw a pass went into effect. In 1961, Fran Tarkenton threw four TD passes in his NFL debut in an upset win over Chicago.In 1988, the Miami Hurricanes scored 17 points in the final 5 1/2 minutes to beat Michigan 31-30. In 1994, UNLV’s Jason Davis completed 28 of 41 passes for 347 yards and 4 TDs in the fourth quarter against Idaho.
- 5 days ago7 min
Tom Browning Perfect, Rocket Ismail Uncatchable, and Young Tom Morris all Aces - This DiSH for Sept. 16
In 1988, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tom Browning pitched the 12th perfect game in MLB history.In 1924, St. Louis Cardinal Jim Bottomley drove in 12 runs, topping Wilbert Robinson’s previous record of 11 RBI.In 1975, Pittsburgh’s Rennie Stennett collected 7 hits in a 22-0 win over Chicago.in 1989, Notre Dame's Raghib ‘Rocket’ Ismail ran back 2 kickoffs for TDs against Michigan. He is the only college player to run back 2 kickoffs for scores in two different games. In 1869, Young Tom Morris aced the 166 yard par 3 8th hole at Prestwick Golf Club in route to winning the Open Championship. It was the first recorded ace in the Open.
- 6 days ago6 min
Steve Carlton's 19 Ks in an 'L', Redskins 99-yard TD connections, and Gannon and Griffin start streaking - This DiSH for Sept. 15
In 1969, Phillies pitcher Steve Carlton struck out 19 but lost 4-3 to the New York Mets.In 1963, Washington QB George Izo connected with Bobby Mitchell for a 99-yard TD to tie the record.In 1968, Washington QB Sonny Jurgensen hit Jerry Allen for a 99-yard TD to equal the record again. In 2002, Raiders QB Steve Gannon threw for 403 yards in a game against Pittsburgh to being a string of 6-consecutive 300 yard passing games. In 1973, Archie Griffin rolled up 129 yards on the ground against Minnesota, beginning a string of 31 consecutive 100 yard rushing games; a record that still stands in the FBS record book. In 1974, the NFL played the first games with the goalposts in the back of the endzone.
- 1 weeks ago7 min
Griffeys go Back-to-Back, Marshall Faulk's Record Breaking Debut, and Denny McLain won his 30th of the year - This DiSH for Sept. 14
In 1990, Ken Griffey, Sr. and Ken Griffey, Jr. hit back-to-back home runs. It's the only time in MLB history that's happened.In 1991, San Diego State Freshman Marshall Faulk exploded on the scene with 386 yards rushing and scored 7 TDs. In 1994, the MLB season was shut down, canceling the remainder of the regular season, the postseason, and the World Series. In 1968, Detroit Tiger pitcher Denny McLain won his 30th game of the season. He was the first to do that since Dizzy Dean in 1931 and it hasn't been done since.
- 1 weeks ago7 min
Falcons soar and score 31 points in the 4th, Death in the Boxing Ring, and the First 2-pt conversion - This DiSH for Sept. 13
In 1981, the Atlanta Falcons scored all 31 of their point in the fourth quarter to beat the Green Bay Packers 31-24.In 1992, the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers played a game without either needing to punt. It was the first time in NFL history that had happened. It's happened five times since.In 1842, Thomas McCoy died from injuries sustained in a 118-round boxing match.In 1958, Florida State's Vic Prinzi scored the first 2-point conversion in college football.
- 1 weeks ago7 min
Serena Williams' lost her cool at a line judge, the Harlem Globetrotters lost, and Ty Cobb retired - This DiSH for Sept. 12
In 2009, Serena Williams' meltdown against a line judge cost her the match and $82,000 in fines. In 1951, boxer Sugar Ray Robinson regained his middle weight title, beating Britain's Randy Turpin.In 1995, a group of former NBA players beat the Harlem Globetrotters. In 1928, Ty Cobb retired from baseball.
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