Tag: Cincinnati Reds

Ben Hogan’s Famous One Iron Shot – This DiSH for June 10

~ ThisDayInSports

In 1950, Ben Hogan hit a one-iron to the 18th at Merion Golf Club. His shot was captured Life Magazine photographer Hy Peskin and is one of the most iconic sports photographs. 

In 1977, Al Geiberger carded the first sub-60 round in a PGA Tour event. 

In 1944, Joe Nuxhall became the youngest player in Major League Baseball history at 15 years, 10 months, 11 days. 

In 1981, Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn was selected in two different professional drafts. 

 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 7:59 — 11.0MB)

Subscribe or follow Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | RSS

What led to the NFL/AFL merger? – This DiSH for June 8

~ ThisDayInSports

In 1966, the NFL and the AFL announced their merger and established a championship game that became the Super Bowl. 

In 1979, Utah got an NBA team. 

In 1934, the Cincinnati Reds became the first professional sports team to fly to a game. 

In 1968, Don Drysdale broke a 55-year record. 

In 1950, the Boston Red Sox scored 29 runs in a game to set a new MLB record that would not be eclipsed for 57 years. 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 6:11 — 8.5MB)

Subscribe or follow Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | RSS

Franklin D. Roosevelt Turned the Lights on in Cincinnati – This DiSH for May 24

~ ThisDayInSports

In 1935, it was the first night game in Major League Baseball

In 1920, a crackdown on gambling at Wrigley Field was carried out as 47 people were arrested in the bleacher seats. 

In 1981, Bobby Unser won the Indianapolis 500. 

In 1987, Al Unser, Sr. won his 4th Indy 500.

In 1992, Al Unser, Jr won the closest Indy 500

And in 2004, Maurice Clarett lost his case with the NFL.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 10:02 — 13.8MB)

Subscribe or follow Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | RSS

First Professional Baseball Team…sort of – This DiSH for March 15

~ ThisDayInSports

In 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first professional baseball team, with a few caveats. 

In 1892, the seeds of Liverpool FC were sown on this day with the ejection of John Houlding from Everton.

And in 1958, Maurice Stokes collapsed after a game, leaving him paralyzed and with brain damage. It was the result of what happened three days before.

‘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

 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 5:48 — 5.3MB)

Subscribe or follow Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | RSS