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Horned Frogs epic comeback – This DiSH for Jan. 2

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In 2016, TCU came back from a 31-point deficit to beat Oregon in the Alamo Bowl. That tied the record for the biggest comeback in bowl history. 

In 1971, 66 people died and more than 200 were injured in a crush of fans trying to leave Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland. 

And in 1956, the Baltimore Bullets lost a road game, beginning a long stretch of road defeats that would become the longest in NBA history. 

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 22

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In 1956, Bill Russell made his NBA debut with the Celtics

In 1996, a father-son duo reached a milestone in the NHL.

And in 1982, Wayne Gretzky got in one of only three hockey fights in his career. 

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 18

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In 1932, the NFL played an extra game to decide its champion for the first time ever!

Also, in 2017, The LA Lakers retired two numbers worn by the same player.

And in 2022, Argentina beat France to win the FIFA World Cup.

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 3

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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 first time in NFL history, 4 running backs rushed for 200 yards a piece on the same day.

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This Day in Sports History – Nov. 30

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On this day in 1876, the first collegiate football game played on Thanksgiving.

Also, in 1872, the first international soccer match was played between Scotland and England.

And in 1971, the movie ‘Brian’s Song’ a heart warming and heart wrenching story about two Chicago Bears teammates premiered on ABC.

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