Reggie Miller’s ‘Spike Lee Game’ – This DiSH for June 1

In 1994, Reggie Miller’s ‘Spike Lee Game’ and the birth of Miller as the ‘Knick Killer’

In 2014, Mr. Game Seven Justin Williams scored his 7th game 7 goal. 

In 1957, Don Bowden became the first American to run a sub-4 mile. 

in 1988, ‘John Madden Football’ was released for the first time. 

In 1994, the NFL Sunday Ticket was announced. 

In 1925, Lou Gehrig’s streak of 2,130 straight games began. 

In 2007, minor league baseball manager Phillip Wellman had a major meltdown.  Here’s the video for your viewing pleasure:  https://bit.ly/4bFbOjJ

The Memorial Day Miracle – This DiSH for May 31

In 1999, the San Antonio Spurs’ Sean Elliott hit the game winner against the Portland Trailblazer to win game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.

In 1983, the Philadelphia 76ers swept the LA Lakers to win the NBA Championship. 

In 1941, Sam Snead won the PGA Championship and then shipped off for active duty in the Navy during WWII.

In 1949, Snead won the PGA Championship again. 

In 2013, Australian golfer Andrew Dodt became the first golfer on the European Tour to hole a pair of aces in the same round. 

 

Michael Jordan’s 63-point Playoff Game – This DiSH for April 20

In 1986, Michael Jordan scored a NBA playoff record 63 points against the Boston Celtics

In 1981, Toshihiko Seko and Allison Roe both set new records at the Boston Marathon.

In 1912, Fenway Park opened with Boston beating New York.

And in 1967, boxing promotor Don King beat a man so badly, he died five days later in a Cleveland hospital. 

‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one PERSON operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it! 

If you have an idea for a TDiSH story or if I got something wrong, email me at thrivesweet@gmail.com

The Most Unusual Finish to an NBA game…ever! – This DiSH for March 25

In 1979, the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets had a most unusual finish to their game on this day. 

In 1961, St. Joe’s and Utah played at 4OT classic in the NCAA tournament. St. Joe’s win would soon be vacated. 

In 1935, Babe Ruth hit his final home runs of his career. 

In 1973, Wilt Chamberlain played his final game in the NBA. 

‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one PERSON operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it! Value the Human. 

If you have an idea for a TDiSH story or if I got something wrong, email me at thrivesweet@gmail.com

Another Babe on the Baseball Diamond – This DiSH for March 20

In 1934, another Babe took to the pitcher’s mound to showcase their talent.

In 1975, a rare spring training brawl. Unsurprisingly, Billy Martin was in the middle of it. 

In 1976, Boston Celtic John Havlicek scored his 1000th point for the 14th consecutive season, a new NBA record. 

And in 2010, Northern Iowa knocked off top seeded Kansas in the NCAA tournament. 

‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it!

Visit the show’s website: https://this-day-in.blubrry.net/

If you would like to support the work even more, you can buy me a beverage: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thisdayinsports

And if you have an idea for a TDiSH story or if I got something wrong, email me at thrivesweet@gmail.com

 

‘I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out’ – This DiSH for March 11

In 1979,. Randy Holt racked up an NHL record for penalty minutes. 

In 2006, Syracuse wrapped up one of the most improbable conference championship runs of all-time.

And in 1986, the NFL adopted a replay system. But it wouldn’t last. 

‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it!

Visit the show’s website: https://this-day-in.blubrry.net/

If you would like to support the work even more, you can buy me a beverage: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thisdayinsports

And if you have an idea for a TDiSH story or if I got something wrong, email me at thrivesweet@gmail.com

‘The opera isn’t over until the fat lady sings’ – This DiSH for March 10

In 1976, a famous sports phrase is seen in print for the first time. 

In 1888, John L. Sullivan and Charlie Mitchell fought to a 39 round draw in the pouring rain. 

And in 1991, Oklahoma State’s Eddie Sutton became the first NCAA basketball coach to take 4 different teams to the NCAA tournament. 

‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it!

Visit the show’s website: https://this-day-in.blubrry.net/

If you would like to support the work even more, you can buy me a beverage: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thisdayinsports

And if you have an idea for a TDiSH story or if I got something wrong, email me at thrivesweet@gmail.com

 

Ted Williams turned down $500,000 to play baseball – This DiSH for March 9

In 1946, Ted Williams said ‘no’ to the Mexican Baseball League. 

In 1974, the game that led the NCAA to expand the NCAA Basketball Tournament. 

In 2001, 16-year old Ty Tryon made the cut at the Honda Classic becoming the second youngest player to play the weekend in a PGA tour event. 

‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it!

Visit the show’s website: https://this-day-in.blubrry.net/

If you would like to support the work even more, you can buy me a beverage: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thisdayinsports

And if you have an idea for a TDiSH story or if I got something wrong, email me at thrivesweet@gmail.com

 

Tennis Drug Scandal – This DiSH for March 7

In 2016, Maria Sharapova announced she had tested positive for a banned substance. 

In 2012, Lionel Messi scored 5 goals in a UEFA Champions League game, the first to do that. 

And in 1970, Austin Carr scored the most points in an NCAA Tournament game. 

‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it!

Visit the show’s website: https://this-day-in.blubrry.net/

If you would like to support the work even more, you can buy me a beverage: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thisdayinsports

And if you have an idea for a TDiSH story or if I got something wrong, email me at thrivesweet@gmail.com

 

Ali’s win over Liston Influenced His Name Change – This DiSH for March 6

In 1964, the world met Muhammad Ali for the first time. But if he hadn’t beaten Liston a few weeks earlier, his name would have been different. 

In 2015, the NCAA came down hard on Jim Boeheim and the Syracuse Men’s Basketball program. 

And in 2000, the LA Clippers made a Shaq-sized mistake. 

‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it!

Visit the show’s website: https://this-day-in.blubrry.net/

If you would like to support the work even more, you can buy me a beverage: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thisdayinsports

And if you have an idea for a TDiSH story or if I got something wrong, email me at thrivesweet@gmail.com