Tag: Willie Mays

Future LA Laker killed in a car accident – This DiSH for May 14

~ ThisDayInSports

In 1967, Dwight Smith was killed in a car accident in Kentucky just a few weeks after being selected by the LA Lakers in the NBA draft. 

In 1992, former NFL star Lyle Alzado died from brain cancer. 

In 1970, Harry Sinden left the Boston Bruins just a few days after winning the Stanley Cup.

In 1972, Willie Mays made his debut with the New York Mets.

In 1967, Mickey Mantle hit his 500th home run. 

In 1986, Reggie Jackson hit career home run #537, one better than Mantle.

And in 2016, Zlatan Ibrahimovich scored two goals for Paris St. Germain in the final game of the season.

 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 9:39 — 13.3MB)

Subscribe or follow Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | RSS

Most Points Scored in an NCAA Tournament Game! – This DiSH for March 18

~ ThisDayInSports

In 1990, Loyola Marymount and Michigan combined for the most points scored in an NCAA Tournament game.

In 1985, Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle were reinstated to baseball by commissioner Peter Ueberroth.

And in 1983, NC State survived a first round double overtime scare against Pepperdine to advance in the NCAA Tournament they would eventually win. 

‘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: 5:34 — 7.7MB)

Subscribe or follow Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | RSS