This Day in Sports History

In 1973, the Miami Dolphins beat Washington 14-7. It would have been 17-0 if not for Garo Yepremian's unfortunate error.In 1995, Roberto Duran fought Vinny Pazienza for the second time.In 1954, former New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio married Marilyn Monroe.In 1976, NASL's Chicago Sting drafter Playboy Playmate Marilyn Lange.

In 1991, Bo Jackson injured his hip and ended his football career.In 1999, Michael Jordan retired for the second time.In 1968, Minnesota North Star Bill Masterton was knocked out on the ice and never regained consciousness. He died on the 15th.In 1974, the Miami Dolphins beat Minnesota to win their second consecutive Super Bowl.In 2009, the Dallas Covenant girls basketball team from Dallas beat the Dallas Academy Girls 100-0. It led to the firing of Covenant's coach who was unapologetic about the win.

In 1969, the New York Jets shocked the Baltimore Colts and the world, winning Super Bowl III.In 2013, Joe Flacco hit Jacoby Jones for a 70-yard TD pass to tie up an NFL playoff game and then they won in it 2OT.In 1992, Division II's Troy State beat NAIA opponent DeVry 258 -141 for the highest scoring college basketball game.

In 1956, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Ken Venturi, and Harvie Ward played a memorable match that nearly nobody saw.In 1987, John Elway engineered the 'Drive' on the road at Cleveland to advance to the Super Bowl.In 1983, Edmonton’s Pat Hughes scored two short-handed goals in a span of 25 seconds, breaking a record set by Wayne Gretzky.And in 1953, J. Edgar Hoover turned down a $100,000 offer to take over as chairman of the board of the International Boxing Club.

In 1980, newly hired LSU football coach Bo Rein died in a plane accident. In 1982, San Francisco's Joe Montana found Dwight Clark in the back of the endzone for the winning touchdown to beat the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship. In 1982, Cincinnati beat the San Diego Chargers in the AFC Championship game. The temperature at game time was minus 9 but with a sustained wind of 27 miles per hour, it made it feel like -59. It became known as the Freezer Bowl. In 2004, Carolina Panthers QB Jake Delhomme found Steve Smith for the game winning touchdown against the St. Louis Rams. In 1982, John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors nearly came to blows in their tennis match. In 1989, Wayne Gretzky assisted four goals as his LA Kings beat his former team, the Edmonton Oilers 5-4, and in the process, passed Gordie Howe on the NHL’s all-time points list.

In 1971, Maryland beat #2 South Carolina in a slow down game. In 1972, the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers to end their 33-game winning streak. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar outdueled Wilt Chamberlain.In 1963, Cleveland Browns head coach Paul Brown was fired by owner Art Modell. Brown was a true innovator in the game and went on to start up and coach the Cincinnati Bengals.In 2005, Minnesota's Randy Moss caught a touchdown pass and then fake mooned the fans at Lambeau field.

In 2011, Seattle's Marshawn Lynch broke 8 tackles on his way to a touchdown. The roar from the crowd registered as a tremor on local seismic devices.In 2000, the Tennessee Titans used the 'Home Run Throw Back' to pull off the Music City Miracle agains the Buffalo Bills.In 2012, Tim Tebow hit Demaryius Thomas for the game winner against Pittsburgh on the first play of OT.In 1955, Georgia Tech shocked the Kentucky Wildcats and snapped their 129 home winning streak.In 1972, the NCAA ruled that freshmen could play basketball and football.In 1984, the NCAA expanded the post-season basketball tournament to 64 teams.In 1977, American Roscoe Tanner won his first and only tennis major, beating Argentina's Guillermo Vilas in straight sets in the finals of the Australian Open.

In 2017, the Nevada Wolfpack trailed by 19 with 4 1/2 to play, were down 14 with 1:04 left to tie it up and send it to OT and then win it 105-104.In 2007, second ranked LSU beat #1 Ohio State 38-24 to win the National Championship. It was first time that a team with two losses won a title since 1960. In 1980, the Philadelphia Flyers lost. It was their first loss since Oct. 13th. Between, the Flyers went 35 games without losing (25 wins, 10 ties). In 1927, the Harlem Globetrotters played their first game. In 1954, Fort Wayne Piston Jack Molinas played his final game. He was suspended and then banned for betting on basketball games, including games he played.

In 1950, Ben Hogan played his first competitive round after his near fatal car crash 11-months prior.In 1961, Arnold Palmer carded a 12 on a par 4.In 2014, Florida State erased an 18-point deficit to beat Auburn and win the BCS Championship.In 2018, Tennessee Titans QB Marcus Mariotta caught his own pass and scored a touchdown to help beat the Kansas City Chiefs.In 1991, Nancy Kerrigan was assaulted by Shane Stant as she completed a practice session in Detroit ahead of the US Championships.In 1951, the Indianapolis Olympians and the Rochester Royals played 6 overtime periods before a winner could be determined. It was the longest game in NBA history. Final score 75-73.

In 2003, the San Francisco 49ers came from 24 points down to beat the New York Giants in Wildcard Playoff game. There was a controversial end that led NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue to say it was the worst reffing blunder in his 13 year career. In 1971, boxer Sonny Liston was found dead in his Las Vegas home. Was he murdered for not taking a dive?In 1988, Pete Maravich died playing a pickup game in Pasadena, Calif. He was 40.And in 1991, US International’s Kevin Bradshaw bested Maravich's single-game scoring record when he scored 72 points in a loss against Loyola Marymount.

In 2004, Seattle's Matt Hasselbeck made a bold statement but didn't deliver. In 1981, the Cleveland Browns Brian Sipe threw an interception to end their season on a play called 'Red Right 88.' The reason they ran it was due to their kicker struggling to kick the ball straight. In 1976, 48-year old George Blanda played his final game, wrapping up a 27 year career that spanned four decades. ---Also on this day in 2006 (but not mentioned in this episode), #1 Texas beat #2 USC to win the Rose Bowl and the National Championship. Texas' Vince Young scored the game winner in the final seconds. In 2012, West Virginia beat Clemson 70-33 in the Orange Bowl. It was the most points scored by one team in a bowl game until 2018 when Army equaled that. And in 1984, Adrian Dantley hit 28 free throws in a game to tie Wilt Chamberlain’s record.

In 1973, George Steinbrenner and 11 others bought the New York Yankees from CBS. In 1946, jockey George Wolff fell off his mount in a horse race and died the following day. In 1983, Dallas Cowboy Tony Dorsett scored the longest rushing touchdown in NFL history. In 1987, the Cleveland Browns beat the New York Jets in the 'Marathon by the Lake.'In 1993, (though not mentioned during this edition of This DiSH) the Buffalo Bills pulled off the largest comeback in NFL playoff history, erasing a 32 point deficit to beat Houston.In 1984, Washington's Jeff Malone hit a buzzer-beating, falling out of bounds shot to beat Detroit 103-102 in the 'Miracle in Maryland.'

In 2000, the Oakland Raiders denied the Kansas City Chiefs a playoff spot with impressive win at Arrowhead. Raiders coach Jon Gruden said it was a game he'd gladly watch on an endless loop. In 1982, the San Diego Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins in OT in the 'Epic in Miami.'In 1994, Houston Oilers DC Buddy Ryan punched Houston Oilers OC on the sideline during a game. In 1984, Nebraska Cornhuskers legend Tom Osborne opted to go for a 2 point conversion and the win as opposed to the one point PAT. The decision cost the Huskers the National Championship.In 1977, MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspended Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner for a year for meddling in the free agent process to bring Gary Matthews to Atlanta.

In 1902, the first Rose Bowl, or what would become known as The Rose Bowl was played. Michigan beat Stanford 49-0.In 1979, Charlie White's 'Phantom Touchdown' helped USC beat Michigan 17-10 in the Rose Bowl.In 1991, a questionable 'block in the back' call brought back Rocket Ismael's 90-yard punt return that would have won the game for Notre Dame. Instead Colorado won 10-9 and was named co-champion.In 2005, Iowa beat LSU on the final play of the game to win the Citrus Bowl.In 1971, Woody Hayes made several questionable calls prior to his Ohio State team playing Stanford in the Rose Bowl. It cost them a shot to win the channel.

This is a replay of the Jan. 1, 2025 edition. In 1954, Alabama's Tommy Lewis came off the bench to tackle Rice running back Dickie Maegle.In 1985, the drivers of the Boomer Sooner Schooner came onto the field a bit early and got bogged down. A 15 yard unsportsmanlike penalty was called and it cost Oklahoma points in their Orange Bowl game against Washington.In 2007, Boise State beat Oklahoma in a wild finish to the Fiesta Bowl.In 2002, New England's Doug Flutie successfully pulled off a drop kick for a point. It was the first drop kick in an NFL game in 60 years.In 2012, Detroit's Matt Stafford and Green Bay's Matt Flynn combined for 1000 yards passing to set an NFL record in a shootout in Green Bay.

In 1967, the Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 to win the NFL Championship. It was the coldest game in NFL history and became known as 'The Ice Bowl.'In 1988, the Chicago Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles in a dense fog at Soldier Field.In 1972, the plane carrying Pittsburgh Pirate Roberto Clemente to Nicaragua crashed, killing all on board.In 1935, Notre Dame and Northwestern ended their basketball game in a 20-20 tie. It was the result of a scoring error. It's the only tie game in college basketball history.

In 1968, LA Laker center Wilt Chamberlain gave HS Junior Bill Walton a little encouragement. In 1978, the NHL swallowed up four WHA teams.In 1990, Orlando's Scott Skiles dished out 30 assists to set a new NBA record. In 1988, Oklahoma State's Barry Sanders capped the greatest season in collegiate football with a 5 TD, 222-yard performance against Wyoming and win in the Holiday Bowl. In 1907, a commission tasked with 'discovering' the origins of baseball declared Abner Doubleday to be the inventor of the game. In 1975, Eldrick 'Tiger' Woods was born.

In 1978, Ohio State's Woody Hayes punched Clemson linebacker Charlie Bauman after a turnover. It led to Hayes' firing a few days later. In 1982, Alabama's Paul 'Bear' Bryant coached his final game.In 1963, the Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants to win the NFL Championship. YA Tittle had five interceptions.

In 1958, the Baltimore Colts beat the New York Giants to win the NFL Championship. In 1975, the Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings with a dramatic TD in the final minute of the game. In 1902, Syracuse and the New York Knickerbockers played the first indoor football game at Madison Square Garden. Syracuse won 6-0. In 2000, Boston's Milt Palacio stole the ball and the show, sinking a buzzer beating game winner against the Nets.

In 1953, a Bobby Layne to Jimmy Doran pass and catch with under 2 minutes to play won the Championship for the Detroit Lions over Cleveland.In 1998, Emmit Smith ran for two touchdowns to pass Marcus Allen to become the all-time leader in rushing touchdowns.In 1974, Ohio State's Archie Griffin won the first of his two Heisman trophies. Did he deserve the second one?In 1991, Tim Hardaway Sr. set an NBA record for futility when he took 17 shots and missed every one of them which is an unfortunate record for misses without a make.

In 2020, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick completed what Patrick Mahomes called, 'the greatest no-look pass ever' to rally the Miami Dolphins over the Las Vegas Raiders.In 1993, Green Bay's LeRoy Butler scored after a Raiders turnover and then leaped into the awaiting arms of Packers fans. It was the first 'Lambeau Leap.'In 1977, the Minnesota Vikings beat the LA Rams 14-7 on a rain-soaked field to advance to the NFC Championship game.In 2001, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson was given two technicals but instead of being tossed from the game, the techs were rescinded.In 1919, the deal to send Babe Ruth from Boston to New York was struck.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! In 1985, the New York Knicks erased a 25 point Boston Celtic lead to win in OT. Rookie Patrick Ewing scored 32. In 1986, Ewing delivered a game winning shot against Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. In 2004, Shaq's Miami Heat beat Kobe's LA Lakers in their first meeting against each other after Shaq's trade to South Florida. In 1971, the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs played the first game the NFL ever played on Christmas Day and it turned out to be the longest NFL game played on any day.In 1862, a baseball game played in Hilton Head Island, SC is credited with helping the game grow after the Civil War ended. In 1956, Detroit Red Wings great Gordie Howe scored 3 goals and assisted 3 others in an 8-1 win over the New York Rangers. His six points was the most he ever scored in a game in his 26-year career.

In 1950, the Cleveland Browns beat the Los Angeles Rams after Lou Groza kicked the go ahead field goal.In 1969, Curt Flood delivered a letter to MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn expressing his desire to sign with a team he choice.In 1967, Joe Namath threw for 343 yards to become the first QB to throw for than 4,000 hards.In 1960, the Boston Celtics set an NBA record by grabbing 112 rebounds in a game.

In 1972, Pittsburgh running back Franco Harris caught a ricocheted ball and ran in the game winning touchdown. Many questions surround that play to this day.In 1982, NAIA school Chaminade beat top-ranked Virginia in one of the greatest upsets of all-time.In 1962, the Dallas Texans beat George Blanda and the Houston Oilers in the AFL Championship game.Back in 1972, Dallas Cowboys QB Roger Staubach came on in relief to lead the Cowboys to a come back win over San Francisco.

In 1982, Wayne Gretzky got in one of only his three career fights.In 1969, Pete Maravich got 3 techs in a physical game vs. Oregon State. He shot 31 free throws and made 30 of them.In 1915, the Federal League ended its short-lived run as a competitor to the American and National Leagues.In 1996, Brett Hull scored his 500th career goal. He and his father Bobby became the only father/son duo to score 500+ goals.In 1956, Bill Russell made his debut as a Boston Celtic after leading the US to a Gold Medal in the Olympics.

In 1984, BYU beat a 6-5 Michigan team in the Holiday Bowl to finish the year as the only undefeated team in Division I-A. But they didn't really beat anybody and an error filled win over an average Wolverine team had many questioning if the Cougars deserved to be crowned National Champions.In 2003, the New Orleans Saints scored on a final second, lateral filled play but John Carney missed the game tying PAT and the Saints lost and missed out on the playoffs.In 1891, James Naismith divided a group of 18 boys into two teams of 9 players and played the world's first game of Basketball.In 1981, Cincinnati and Bradley played in a 7 OT thriller in the longest collegiate basketball.This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARY"FILL THE EPISODE NOTES IN HERE"...THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.

In 1971, Tennessee benefitted from two controversial calls made by an SEC ref to beat Arkansas (then in the SWC) in the Liberty Bowl. A rule change followed this game to prevent officials from calling a post-season bowl game with an affiliated league team. In 1980, NBC experimented with showing an NFL game with no announcers. In 2003, Joe Namath expressed his desire to kiss ESPN's Suzy Kolber during an interview of a Jets/Patriots game. In 1996, 3-time Indy 500 winner Bobby Unser and a friend got lost in a blizzard and stranded for two days in New Mexico while snowmobiling. In 2005, Kobe Bryant outscored the Dallas Mavericks through 3 quarters. In 1981, the Winnipeg Jets’ Doug Smail scored a goal in five seconds. His goal equaled the mark set by the Merlyn Phillips of the Montreal Maroons in 1923. It's been done twice since.

In 1980, BYU overcame a 20-point deficit in the final four minutes to beat SMU 46-45. In 2010, Philadelphia overcame a 21-point deficit with eight minutes to play to beat the New York Giants. In 1948, Philadelphia beat the Chicago Cardinals to win their first NFL Championship. In 1992, Marshall won the I-AA National Championship using a guy who'd never kicked in college field goal. In 2002, Marshall rallied from a second half deficit to beat ECU in the GMAC Bowl.In 1976, a small plane crashed into Baltimore's Memorial Stadium shortly after a playoff game between Pittsburgh and the Colts. In 2007, Shaquille O'Neal fouled out after committing just five personal fouls.

In 1999, Oliver Stone's movie about professional football, 'Any Given Sunday,' was released in theaters. The NFL tried to stop the movie from being made, released, and promoted. In 2001, fans protested refs bad calls and decisions by throwing beer bottles on the field. In 1945, a pass off the goalpost resulted in 2 points and a rule change. In 1973, Buffalo Bills running back OJ Simpson became the first to rush for 2000 yards in a season. In 2019, Drew Brees set an NFL record by completing 97% of his passes, including 22 in a row.In 1980, the Winnipeg Jets lost their 28th straight game to set the NHL record.

In 1973, #1 and seven-time National Champion UCLA played #2 NC State in a made for TV event in St. Louis. On that same day, Temple traveled to Knoxville to play Tennessee in what turned out to be one of the worst games played in the 20th century.In 1968, Philadelphia Eagles fans booed Santa Claus and pelted him with snow balls. In 2019, the Raiders played their final home game in Oakland.

In 1980, the Minnesota Vikings pulled off a 'Hail Mary' to beat the Cleveland Browns. In 2023, the Las Vegas Raiders went from famine to feast in a week against the Los Angeles Chargers.In 1997, Marshall's Keith Veney hit 15 three-pointers in a game against Morehead State to set the NCAA record for treys in a game. In 2021, Golden State's Steph Curry passed Ray Allen to become the NBA's three-point king. In 2019, LSU's Joe Burrow won the Heisman Trophy with the highest percentage of First place votes.

In 2016, a former Wake Forest player and assistant coach was revealed to be a mole, giving proprietary game info to opposing teams in 2014 and 2016. In 1983, the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 186-184 in 3OTs. It's the highest scoring game in NBA history. In 1971, future NFL Head Coach Andy Reid participated in a televised halftime Punt, Pass, and Kick competition during Monday Night Football. In 1977, the plane carrying the Evansville men's basketball team crashed, killing all 29 on board. In 1997, Michigan's Charles Woodson became the first and still only defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy.In 1956, Jackie Robinson was traded to the San Francisco Giants. He decided to retire instead.

In 1925, the Pottsville Maroons played and beat a group of Notre Dame All-Stars, featuring the famed 'Four Horsemen.' The Maroons were stripped of their recently won NFL Title, fined, and banished from the league. Music used under a Creative Commons license. Available at Free Music Archive: Lobo Loco - Streetlife

In 1982, Mark Henderson drove his John Deere out onto the turf to clear a spot for New England kicker John Smith to kick the game winning field goal. In 2002, high school phenom LeBron James made his TV debut as ESPN2 broadcast his high school game.In 1978, Boston Celtics player/coach Dave Cowens first fouled out as a player and then was ejected as the coach. In 1965, Chicago Bears rookie Gale Sayers scored 6 touchdowns in a variety of ways in a 61-20 win of San Francisco. In 1968, tennis pioneer Arthur Ashe became the first black man to be ranked number one in the world. In 1959, Jack Brabham ran out of fuel and had to push his car over the finish line. He finished fourth and won the championship. And in 2022, college football coach Mike Leach passed away. Here's the audio to his 2017 press conference talking about the college playoffs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_nuMEtwUW4

In 1938, the New York Giants became the first franchise to win multiple championships. In 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneerrs won their first ever game. In 1985, the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks combined to score 21 goals. In 1981, Muhammad Ali fought his fight, losing in a decision to Trevor Berbick.In 1951, Joe DiMaggio retired.

In 2002, Michael Jordan playing for the Washington Wizards played against Scottie Pippen and the Portland Trailblazers. In 1971, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 55 and pulled 17 boards in a win against Boston. It was highest point output in a game in his career. In 1971, the New York Mets traded pitcher Nolan Ryan to the California Angels for shortstop Jim Fregosi.In 2002, the Texas Rangers signed Alex Rodriguez to a 10-year, $252 million deal. In 1989, New York Giant Gary Reasons came up with 'the Hit' against Denver to keep the Broncos off the scoreboard. In 2017, Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger completed 44 passes for 506 yards, his third 500+ yard passing game of his career, the first to do it.

In 2018, the Miami Dolphins pulled off a two-lateral final play to stun the New England Patriots. In 1984, LA Rams running back Eric Dickerson broke OJ Simpson's single season rushing record. In 1934, the 5-foot, 140 pound equipment guy for the New York Giants was the biggest man on the field after finding nine pairs of sneakers. In 2001, Notre Dame hired George O'Leary as their coach. His tenure lasted five days. In 1977, LA Laker Kermit Washington punched Houston Rocket Rudy Tomjanovich during a game, nearly killing him. That moment affected both players negatively for the rest of their careers. In 1935, University of Chicago running back Jay Berwanger won the first ever Heisman awarded.

In 2013, a huge snow storm blanketed several NFL cities in snow, making for some interesting games. Detroit at Philadelphia, Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay, Kansas City Chiefs at Washington, Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh, and then the Minnesota Vikings and the Baltimore Ravens played a wild final 2:05.In 1940, the Chicago Bears leveled a good amount of fury against the Washington Redskins with their 73-0 win.In 1961, Wilt Chamberlain scored 78 points for the single game scoring record. It was a prelude for what he would do four months later.

In 1980, the San Francisco 49ers pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in NFL history. In 1935, Washington's Byron Haines scored all the points for both teams in a college football game. In 2006, Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns duelled with Jason Kidd and the New Jersey Nets in a 2OT thriller. In 1977, Gordie Howe scored career goal #1000In 1963, instant replay made its debut during a football game.

In 1925, the Pottsville Maroons beat the Chicago Cardinals 21-7 to win the unofficial NFL championship. In 1925, Red Grange and the Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants in front of 70,000 at the Polo Grounds. In 1970, the Oakland Raiders beat the New York Jets on a final play miracle. In 1992, San Francisco 49ers WR Jerry Rice caught his 101st TD, passing Steve Largent for most TD receptions. In 1997, the Tennessee Volunteers turned the ball over 6 times and still managed to beat Auburn in the SEC Title game. In 1961, Syracuse RB Ernie Davis became the first African American to win the Heisman trophy.Mentioned in this episode:Stirling Soap Christmas - This DiSHThis episode is brought to you by the Stirling Soap Company. Christmas will be here before you know it and you know what would make a great stocking stuffer for everybody in your family? Stirling Soap! From bar soap to shave soap, beard balm to lip balm, aftershaves and lotions, Stirling Soap has something for everyone on your list. Check out their seasonal soaps that will compliment the scents of your home this holiday season. And they’re more than just soap, they also have a full line of coffee straight from the Stirling Roastery. Find their full line of products at Stirling Soap Company dot com.

Tonight, it will be the 28th Annual Silent Night Game at Taylor University. The students are silent until the Trojans scores their 10th point. The last two minutes are spent singing 'Silent Night' in unison. In 1974, the Birmingham Americans played the Florida Blazers in the first ... and only World Bowl. The Americans beat the Blazers 22-21. In 1969, the #1 Texas Longhorns played at #2 Arkansas. President Richard Nixon was at the game and awarded Texas a National Championship plaque after the game. In 2002, Roone Arledge passed away at the age of 71. He was the most influential person in broadcast television sports. In 1947, Joe Louis beat Jersey Joe Walcott in a controversial split decision.

In 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost their 26th game in a row to set the current NFL record for consecutive games without a win. In 1971, the Tennessee Volunteers snapped Penn State's 15-game winning streak thanks to Bobby Majors and 6 Nittany Lion turnovers. In 1988, Oklahoma State beat Texas Tech in a shootout in Tokyo. Sanders won the Heisman earlier in the day and then rolled up 257 yards rushing and over 300 all-purpose yards and 4 touchdowns against the Red Raiders in a 45-41 win. In 1960, Baltimore's Johnny Unitas threw a TD pass for the 47th straight game to set an NFL record that stood for more than 50 years. But Detroit scored on the final play of the game to win it. In 1961, Floyd Patterson defended his heavyweight title against a less than impressive challenger.

In 1950, the Cleveland Browns beat the Philadelphia Eagles without throwing a single pass. It's the last time an NFL team has gone an entire game without a pass attempt. In 1950, LA Ram WR Tom Fears caught 18 passes to set a new NFL record. It was not broken for another 50 years. In 1950, Detroit Lion Cloyce Box had 12 catches for 302 yards and 4 TDs. His 302 yards receiving came up just a yard short of tying the previous record. In 1989, Philadelphia Eagle Randall Cunningham, usually the QB, stepped in as the punter and boomed a 91-yarder. In 1992, US sprinter Butch Reynolds was awarded $27 million in a suit against the IAAF but to this day has not seen a penny of it. In 1967, golfer Marty Fleckman won his first PGA Tour event in his first professional start. He never won again.

In 1985, after the Miami Dolphins put 31 points on the Chicago Bears, Head Coach Mike Ditka and Defensive Coordinator Buddy Ryan may or may not have come to blows in a dispute at half. In 1972, Auburn blocked two punts and returned them for touchdowns in the fourth quarter to turn a 16-0 deficit into a 17-16 win in the Iron Bowl. In 1950, Navy snapped Army's 28-game winning streak preventing the Cadets a National Title in the process. In 1995, the Detroit Red Wings scored 9 goals on Montreal Canadiens goalie Patrick Roy in less than two periods. Roy was not happy getting embarrassed and demanded a trade. In 2000, golfer Joe Daley had a disastrous triple bogey on the 17th hole of the final round of PGA Tour qualifying. His putt for double bogey hit the back of the cup and popped out. He missed getting his tour card by one shot. Mentioned in this episode:Stirling Soap - Shave Soaps - This DiSH TestimonialThis episode is brought to you by the Stirling Soap Company. I’m a big fan of shave soap. I’ve been using different brands for years. I recently gave Stirling’s shave soaps a try and I’ve been very happy with the results. Stirling’s shave soaps give you a great lather and a frictionless feel that allows the razor to glide over the skin for a super close shave. No skin irritation and a clean, refreshing feel with no soapy residue after. I can tell you without a doubt, it’s simply the best shave I’ve ever had. My wife has noticed too. And here’s the thing, with the ability to purchase one ounce sample pucks, you can try out different scents to find the right one for you. Give Stirling Soap a try today. Visit Stirling Soap dot com. That’s S-T-I-R-L-I-N-G SOAP dot COM.

In 1985, Green Bay and Tampa Bay played in the 'Snow Bowl' featuring 14 inches of snow and 36,000 empty seats in Lambeau. In 2007, the LSU Tigers beat Tennessee in the SEC Championship game and then watched Oklahoma beat top-ranked Missouri and then unranked Pitt upset #2 West Virginia in the Backyard Brawl. LSU win paired with the losses put the Tigers in the BCS title game. In 1963, Wendell Scott became the first black driver to win a NASCAR race but there was some controversy. Was it racism or simple human error? In 1997, Latrell Sprewell choked and later punched Golden State coach PJ Carlesimo during practice. It led to a long suspension for Sprewell.

In 1959, the Washington Redskins selected OL Ernest Barnes out of NCCU in the 8th round of the NFL draft but when they realized he was black, they rescinded their pick. The Baltimore Colts selected him in the 10th round. He went on to become better known for his art. In 1987, Bo Jackson met Brian Bosworth as the Raiders beat the Seahawks in the first meeting between the NFL rookies. In 1974, Southern Cal scored 55 unanswered points to beat Notre Dame 55-24. In 2013, Auburn's Chris Davis returned a missed field goal 109 yards for the game winner against Alabama in the Iron Bowl. In 1876, Yale and Princeton played the first football game on Thanksgiving day.

In 1987, Lee Trevino won five skins on the par 3 17th to win the Skins Event featuring Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Fuzzy Zoeller and Trevino.In 1980, Western Carolina Catamount Ronnie Carr hit the first three point shot in NCAA history.In 1989, Oklahoma scored an NCAA record 97 points in the first half against US International.In 1934, it was the first NFL game played on Thanksgiving Day.In 1992, New York Jets defensive lineman Dennis Byrd was paralyzed during a game.In 1972, the video game Pong was released.

In 1974, Clint Longley replaced an injured Roger Staubach and rallied the Dallas Cowboys for what NFL FIlms called 'The Greatest Thanksgiving Day game' ever. In 1996, Kansas City running back Marcus Allen passed Walter Payton on the all-time rushing touchdown list. Allen scored another later in the game to lift the Chiefs to the win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. In 1895, the first auto race started in Chicago. In 1929, Chicago Cardinals' Ernie Nevers scored an NFL record 40 points in a 40-6 over the Bears. In 1925, Montreal Canadiens' goalie Georges Vezina collapsed during a game. He was diagnosed with tuberculosis a few days later and he died in March the following year. And in 1981, Paul 'Bear' Bryant won his 315th game to become the all-time winningest coach in college football.

In 1980, the Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions in the first overtime game played on Thanksgiving. In 1952, the Dallas Texans won their first and only game on Thanksgiving thanks to a guy named Tripucka. In 1926, Carnegie Tech beat Notre Dame 19-0 in one of the great upsets in college football history. In 1984, Dan Marino's 'fake spike' led to a Miami game-winning touchdown toss to beat the New York Jets. In 1996, the Utah Jazz pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA history.

In 1976, Oklahoma beat Nebraska 20-17, scoring on two trick plays on the final drive. In 2016, Syracuse and Pitt combined to score 137 points to set a new FBS record for points in a regulation four quarter game in the modern era. It's now second on that list. In 1998, Phil Luckett misheard Jerome Bettis' call of 'Tails' on the coin flip prior to overtime preventing the Pittsburgh Steelers from getting the football. Detroit took advantage and won the game. In 2010, Cam Newton led Auburn to a comeback against Alabama in the Iron Bowl but it's what happened after that makes this edition stand out. In 1998, Minnesota WR Randy Moss exacted revenge against the Dallas Cowboys for skipping him in the previous draft.