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On this day in 1922, Babe Ruth won a coin flip to end a contract impasse. How much more money did his 50/50 flip earn him? Hear the story on today's edition of This Day in Sports History. . . . . #baberuth #MajorLeagueBaseball

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On this day in 1973 this story of a real life wife swap between a pair of Yankees teammates, Mike Kekich and Fritz Peterson, came out. Hear the story on today's edition of #thisdayinsportshistory the podcast. , , , , #newyorkyankees #mlb #podcasts #sportshistory

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It's the 150th anniversary of Hockey! On this day in 1875, 18 McGill University students split into two teams and used a square wooden puck instead of their usual lacrosse ball. Learn more on today's episode of #thisdayinsportshistory the #podcast . #montrealrules #mcgilluniversity #hockey #canada

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Reminiscent of what happened at the Four Nations Cup a week ago, on this day in 2010, Sidney Crosby's OT game winner gave the Canadians the 3-2 win over the US to claim the gold medal in the Vancouver Olympics. Listen to today's episode of #thisdayinsportshistory ! open.spotify.com/episode/3lfc...

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On this day in 1960, it was the 'Forgotten Miracle on Ice' as the US Hockey team defeated the Soviets in the Winter Olympics. Take a listen to today's episode of #thisdayinsportshistory on Apple or #spotify open.spotify.com/episode/3A71... . . . #olympics #usahockey #sportstrivia

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On this day in 2003, 40-year old Michael Jordan (playing for the Washington Wizards) scored 43 points in a win against the Nets. It was the first time an NBA history that a 40 year old scored 40 or more points. LeBron became the second two weeks ago. open.spotify.com/episode/0uKI...

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On this day in 1998, American Tara Lipinski became the youngest to ever win Gold in a Winter Olympics and France's Surya Bonaly became the first female to land a backflip in competition though it was an illegal and unscored element. #thisdayinsportshistory - the podcast.

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On this day in 1929, the Boston Red Sox came to an agreement to play their Sunday games at Braves Field. A Massachusetts law barred games being played within 1000 feet of a church. A small part of right field was within that zone. #thisdayinsportshistory open.spotify.com/episode/6xUZ... . #RedSox

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On this day in 1952, Emmett Ashford became the first black man to be certified as a major league umpire. However, it took him another 14 years before he got his shot in a major league game. #thisdayinsportshistory . . . . . #mlb #sportstrivia #blackhistorymonth

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The newest member of the #thisdayinsportshistory team. This guy needs a name though. Any suggestions?

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On this day in 1989, after coming close several times in his previous 16 tries, Darrell Waltrip gambled he had enough fuel to win and finally won the Daytona 500. #thisdayinsportshistory the podcast. open.spotify.com/episode/3tK7... . . . . #nascar #daytona #daytona500 #boogityboogityboogity

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On this day in 2001, Charlotte Hornet Baron Davis hit the longest shot in NBA history, swishing an 89-footer at the end of the third quarter in a win against Milwaukee. #thisdayinsportshistory the podcast. open.spotify.com/episode/5Ceb...

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On this day in 1998, the US Women's Hockey team won the first Olympic Gold medal. Find out why the phrase 'bag of donuts' was important to this team in today's episode of #thisdayinsportshistory the podcast. open.spotify.com/episode/5Ceb... . . . . #olympics #hockey #womenshockey #goldmedal

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On this day in 1984, skier Bill Johnson became the first American to win a gold medal in the Olympic downhill. The event had been delayed due to poor weather and in the interim, Johnson told anybody who would listen, he was going to win gold. #thisdayinsportshistory spoti.fi/3X3BEsE #olympics

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On this day in 1953, Boston Red Sox outfielder and future Hall of Famer Ted Williams survived a crash landing of his fighter jet. Hear the full story on today's edition of #thisdayinsportshistory the podcast. spoti.fi/3X3BEsE . . #bostonredsox #tedwilliams #mlb #koreanwar #usmarines #sportstrivia

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The Luka/Davis trade was shocking. On this day in 1989, the Pistons traded their best scorer in a shocking trade to the Mavericks. Hear the full story about how it turned out for Detroit in today's episode of #thisdayinsportshistory podcast. . . . . #detroitpistons #dallasmavericks #nba #nbahistory

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On this day in 2018, Nikola Jokic posted the quickest triple-double in NBA history. Hear the full story in today's episode of #thisdayinsportshistory podcast. . . . . #denvernuggets #nbahistory #nikolajokic #sportshistory #sportstrivia

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On this day in 1990, MJ wore #12 for the only time in his career. His 23 jersey was stolen prior to the game in Orlando and the Bulls didn't have a spare. Listen to that story and more on #thisdayinsportshistory the #Podcast #sportshistory #michaeljordan #nbahistory #chicagobulls #orlandomagic

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On this day in 1988, Eddie the Eagle took flight at the 1988 Calgary Olympics as a ski jumper. Hear the story on today's edition of #thisdayinsportshistory - the podcast. Available on Apple and Spotify. . . . . #Olympics #skijumping #calgary #eddietheeagle #eddietheeaglemovie #taronegerton

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On this day in 1986, Larry Bird intentionally shot a third of his shots with his left hand. Bird scored 47 including the winning shot. Listen to the full story and more sports history on today's episode of #thisdayinsportshistory . . . . #larrybird #bostonceltics #losangeleslakers #nba #nbahistory

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The punch that ended Woody Hayes' coaching career happened on this day in 1978. There were rumors he was on his way out anyway but this punch to Clemson DL Charlie Bauman hastened his exit. Plus Bear Bryant's final game and more. Listen to 'This Day in Sports History' for more. bit.ly/3DBbFlv

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Ever wondered why beer sales at football games end after the third quarter? It's largely due to what happened on this day in 2001. A lot of things conspired to make the perfect storm of beer bottles rain out of the sky. Listen to today's episode to hear the full story. bit.ly/4iFFrWg

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On this day in 1982 it was the 'Snowplow Game' though it was really a John Deere tractor and a brush. Check out today's episode: bit.ly/4gPnCCv . . . . #sportshistorypodcast #sportstrivia #SnowplowGame #NFL #newenglandpatriots #bostonceltics #lebronjames #nbahistory

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So my little self produced podcast 'This Day in Sports History' is up for Sports Podcast of the Year in the 'Best Sports Talk Podcast' category. I'm going up against some pretty big hitters. Help me finish in Fourth Place by voting in this year's Sports Podcasting Awards. Vote here: bit.ly/3VAhJ3P

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How did a 5 foot tall, 140 pound guy named Abe Cohen become a hero for the New York Giants on this day in 1934? Find out that and more in today's episode of 'This Day in Sports History' bit.ly/3OO5Bbq . . . . #SportsHistory #podcast #NFL #sportstrivia #NewYorkGiants #chicagobears #NBA

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36 points scored in 125 seconds in the snow? Yep. Happened on this day in 2013. Plus Chicago's 73-0 beat down of Washington. Listen to today's episode of 'This Day in Sports History' bit.ly/3VtpEQk . . . . #sportspodcast #SportsHistory #sportstrivia #NFL #chicagobears #baltimoreravensfootball

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The first building block in the legend of Joe Montana placed on this day in 1980. 49ers overcame a 35-7 halftime deficit to beat the winless New Orleans Saints. That story in today's edition of my podcast 'This Day in Sports History.' bit.ly/3Zozynq

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On this day in 1995, goalie Patrick Roy played his final game for the Montreal Canadiens and then demanded a trade. Why did he leave? Plus, who got the World's first speeding ticket? That's today's non-sports fun fact at the end of the show. bit.ly/3VhObro

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On this day in 1968, NBC switched east coast viewers away from the NY Jets-Oakland Raiders game to the movie of the week, 'Heidi.' Viewers missed out on a stunning finish. Here the rest of the story plus what else happened on This DiSH. apple.co/3Z9upkf

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The game of Hockey started to really take shape on this day in 1875. And of course ... a fight broke out. Listen to a preview of today's episode. And download the full episode here: bit.ly/49Zh0xV

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On this day in 1964, Cassius Clay (soon to be known as Muhammad Ali) beat Sonny Liston to become the undisputed heavyweight boxing champion. Hear more on today's edition of This DiSH: bit.ly/3UTnxpE

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Hear how an NBA player saved the life of a dolphin on this day in 1978. Plus the 'Greatest Game Nobody Saw' on today's episode: bit.ly/3OVxDlV

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In 1985, Bobby Knight had his most infamous meltdown, throwing a chair across the court. If it had been a little cooler that day, he wouldn't have thrown it. Find out why in today's episode: bit.ly/3woI373

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On this day in 2020, emergency goalie David Ayres skated into history, becoming the first emergency goalie to be credited with a win. Listen to how a 42-year old Zamboni driver became a hero on today's edition of This Day in Sports History. bit.ly/49rwGKu

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Learn more about Liechtenstein in 1980 than you probably ever wanted to know. Plus, if you've ever thought you were working hard but going nowhere, the last tidbit in today's episode will probably top it. Listen to today's episode here: bit.ly/3UOAaCa

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Emmett Ashford started his journey as the first black umpire in the major leagues on this day in 1952 when he became the first black man to be certified as an umpire. It would take another 14 years before he brought his flair to the majors. Here more on today's episode: bit.ly/49ELhBY

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How did snow, live tv, and a fight help NASCAR find a new audience? Listen to today's episode of This DiSH: bit.ly/42IB7Og

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On this day in 2001, Charlotte's Baron Davis hit the longest shot in NBA history. But that's not the only thing that happened on this day in sports history. Listen to today's episode: bit.ly/3UIHpvu

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On this day in 1988, Eddie the Eagle took flight...sort of. Listen to today's episode here: bit.ly/3uERWwU

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In 2006, a sports broadcaster was traded for the rights to a long lost cartoon rabbit. Check out that story in today's episode: bit.ly/42BbpLr

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In 1996, the city of Cleveland reached an agreement with the NFL and Art Modell to keep the legacy of the Browns with the city. Plus a win for the little guys. Listen to today's episode of This DiSH: bit.ly/3SrpaI6

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On this day in 1994, Michael Jordan signed with the Chicago White Sox to pursue his Major League Baseball ambition. And in 2023, LeBron James became the NBA's All-Time leading scorer. Listen to today's episode of This DiSH: bit.ly/3OwjUBO

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On this day, the Munich Air Disaster claimed the lives of 23, including 8 members of Manchester United. Listen to today's episode: bit.ly/3HQXqIa

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