This Day in Sports History

In 1993, Dallas' Leon Lett committed his second blunder in 10 months. This one cost his Cowboys the game. In 1971, undefeated and top-ranked Nebraska beat #2 Oklahoma in college football's 'Game of the Century.'In 2023, Alabama converted a fourth and goal from the 21 to score the game winning touchdown to beat Auburn in the Iron Bowl. In 1950, a blizzard and brutally cold temperatures provided a stark backdrop for two football games. First in Knoxville in a game between #3 Kentucky and #5 Tennessee. It also had an effect on the Michigan-Ohio State game. And in 1953, an international friendly between Hungary and England changed the game for good.

In 1963, two days after the assassination of JFK, the NFL made the controversial decision to play games. Dallas was in Cleveland but because they represented the city where the President had been shot, they were not welcome. In 1966, the Dallas Cowboys played their first Thanksgiving day game. Every year since with the exception of 1975 and 1977, they have played on Thanksgiving. In 1973, #1 Ohio State and #4 Michigan played to a 10-10 tie. Otherwise, both were undefeated and so the automatic bid to the Rose Bowl went to a secret vote. In 2018, Texas A&M beat LSU 74-72 in the highest scoring football game in history.And in 1960, Wilt Chamberlain grabbed an NBA record 55 rebounds against Bill Russell and the Boston Celtics.

This is a bonus episode for Nov. 23.In 1996, Alabama scored the winning points in the final 30 seconds to beat Auburn and win the Iron Bowl.In 1975, a Middleweight fight between Wilford Scypion and Willie Classen had a tragic end but led to needed changes to boxing.

In 1984, Doug Flutie found Gerard Phelan on the final play to win 'The Miracle in Miami.'In 1991, Michigan's Desmond Howard returned a punt 93 yards for the touchdown and then struck the Heisman pose in the endzone.In 2007, top-ranked LSU lost for the second time in 2007. The Arkansas Razorbacks topped the Tigers in overtime. In 1957, NC State's Dick Christie scored every point in the Wolfpack 29-26 win over South Carolina to win the ACC regular season title. In 2003, the Baltimore Ravens came back from a 17-point deficit behind their third string quarterback.

In 1975, Ohio State scored two TDs in the final 3:30to beat Michigan 21-14 but its what happened in the week leading up to the game that was the story. In 2014, Wake Forest and Virginia Tech played one of the worst college football games in the history of the game. In 1950, the Minneapolis Lakers and Fort Wayne Pistons combined for just 37 points. It was the lowest scoring game in NBA history. It was one of the games used to create the 24-second shot clock.

In 1987, Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight was ejected from an exhibition game and then pulled his team off the floor. In 1949, Bill Veeck sold the Cleveland Indians to pay $2.2 million towards his divorce settlement with his first wife. In 1981, Southern Cal's Marcus Allen closed out his college career with 219 yards rushing and his 2 TDs in a win over UCLA.In 1925, Red Grange played his final game with Illinois and then announced he was signing with the Chicago Bears. And in 1969, Bob Cousy returned to the NBA as a player/coach for the Cincinnati Royals.

In 1971, Michigan scored a late touchdown and then came up with a interception to secure the 10-7 win over Ohio State. In 1993, Boston College walk-on kicker David Gordon ended the national championship dreams of Notre Dame to give the Eagles the win in the Holy War. In 1982, the Stanford band stepped on the field a bit too soon. Also in 1982, SMU and Arkansas played to a 17-17 tie. Mustangs coach Bobby Collins kicked the tying PAT instead of going for 2 with three minutes left.

In 2018, the LA Rams and Kansas City Chiefs combined for 105 points and 1001 total yards in the Greatest Monday Night Football game. In 1983, the Oregon State Beavers and the Oregon Ducks played in monsoon like conditions and finished in a 0-0 tie. In 1978, Philadelphia Eagle Herm Edwards picked up a New York Giants fumble and ran it in for the score in the original 'Miracle at the Meadowlands.'In 1989, the US Men's National Team beat Trinidad-Tobago 1-0 to advance to the 1990 World Cup. Paul Caligiuri scored the lone goal. That goal turned out to be extremely important for several reasons. In 1969, Pelé scored career goal number 1000. In 1995, the Baltimore Stallions became the only US based team to win the CFL's Grey Cup.

In 2006, #1 Ohio State vs. #2 Michigan in the 'Game of the Century.' There were 81 combined points and 900 combined total yards. In 1967, #1 UCLA vs. #2 USC in the 'Game of the Century.' OJ Simpson had the game winning score on one of the greatest runs in college football. In 1985, New York LB Lawrence Taylor sacked Washington QB Joe Theisman. The result was a comminuted compound fracture of the tibia and the fibula. Theisman never played again. In 2017, South Africa’s Zolani Tete won his WBO bantamweight title fight over fellow countryman Siboniso Gonya in 11-seconds.In 1966, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax retired a few weeks after the Dodgers won the World Series and he'd won the Cy Young. In 1962, former Major League Baseball player Ed Moyer died. On the same day, future Major League player Jamie Moyer was born. Those are the only two players named Moyer to ever play in the MLB.

In 1968, the dramatic finish to the New York Jets vs. Oakland Raiders game was not seen on the east coast, replaced by the made for NBC movie "Heidi."In 1991, Detroit Lions offensive lineman Mike Utley was paralyzed during a game against the LA Rams. In 1973, Miller Barber won the 144-hole World Open Golf Championship. In 1990, Houston's David Klingler threw 11 TDs in a game against Eastern Washington. In 1959, Syracuse's Jim Brown scored 43 points in his final collegiate game to break the NCAA record. It has since been topped by three others.

In 2013, two weeks before the 'Kick Six', Auburn had another miracle finish to beat Georgia. In 1957, the Oklahoma Sooners lost for the first time in four years. In 1975, St. Louis Cardinal receiver Mel Gray caught the game tying touchdown, but it was more a phantom catch than a real catch. The Cardinals won in OT. In 2023, the Philadelphia Eagles released a player that hadn’t played for them for 29 years.In 2008, the Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals ended a game tied 13-13. Philly QB Donovan McNabb didn't know that ties were still a thing in the NFL and admitted as much in postgame comments. He regretted that.

In 1953, a first half injury to Cleveland Browns QB Otto Graham led to the first face mask being added to a helmet at halftime so he could play the second half. In 1992, Alan Kulwicki nursed his car around Atlanta Motor Speedway to win the points championship by the slimmest of margins. In 1960, Elgin Baylor scored 71 in the nightcap of an NBA doubleheader at Madison Square Garden.In 1991, PGA Tour player Andy Bean holed his third shot on a 653 yard, par 6 for the longest ever double eagle in a PGA Tour event. In 2009, LPGA Tour player Michelle Wie won her first tournament. In 2004, Monday Night Football got off to a steamy start when Philadelphia Eagles star Terrell Owens and 'Desperate Housewives' actress Nicole Sheridan met in a steamy locker room scene.

In 1970, the plane carrying Marshall's football crashed short of the runway, killing all 75 aboard. In 1988, the plane carrying Davis Love, Jr, and three others crashed short of the Jacksonville, FL airport, killing all aboard. In 1899, the Sewanee football team completed a tour of playing five games in six days. They won all of them and did not allow a single point to be scored on them. In 2012, Zlatan Ibrahimovic hit an unreal bicycle kick in a international friendly between his Swedish National Team and England.Here's the video of Zlatan's goal if you'd like to watch:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM_5tJncHww

In 1994, Michael Schumacher beat Damon Hill by one point to win the Formula One.In 1977, Houston Oilers Head Coach Bum Phillips said Oakland's Ray Guy had to be puttiing helium in the football. In 1967, Indiana Pacer Jerry Harkness hit the longest shot in professional basketball history. In 1947, Wataru Misaka became the first person of color to play professional basketball.In 1979, Daryl Dawkins broke his first backboard.

In 2016, Pitt beat #2 Clemson in Death Valley, coming up with a goal line interception, stopping them on a late 4th and 1, and getting a game winning 48-yard FG.In 1892, Pudge Heffelfinger became the first professional football player. In 1990, Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Buddy Ryan promised to put Washington Redskins in body bags in their MNF matchup. Nine Washington players were injured in a 28-14 win.In 1988, Esa Tikkanen scored two short-handed goals 12 seconds apart, the fastest two such goals were scored in NHL history. In 1920, Major League Baseball owners named Kenessaw Mountain Landis as commissioner.

In 1911, Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School upset powerhouse Harvard 18-15. In 1985, Philadelphia Flyers goalie Pelle Lindbergh died after being involved in a car accident on the 10th. In 1990, Kansas City's Derrick Thomas sacked Seattle QB Dave Kreig seven times to set an NFL record that still stands. In 1961, a University of South Carolina fraternity pulled a pre-game prank against rival Clemson. It probably had no effect on the outcome but USC did beat Clemson that day, 21-14. In 2007, Phil Mickelson won the HSBC Champions of China in Shanghai, despite being penalized six strokes in the final nine holes. He won on the second playoff hole.

In 1928, Knute Rockne delivered his 'Win one for the Gipper' speech to fire up his Notre Dame team to go beat Army. In 1984, Maryland erased a 31-point halftime deficit against Miami to win 42-40. In 2018, Davidson rushed for 789 yards in a 56-52 loss to San Diego.In 1957, Charlie Sifford became the first black player to win a professional golf tournament.In 1985, Ron Jaworski hit receiver Mike Quick for a 99-yard strike to end a game against Atlanta.

In 1974, Michigan State upset #1 Ohio State. The Buckeyes final TD was denied. It took 45 minutes for game officials and the Big Ten commissioner to determine who actually won it. In 1984, Julius Erving and Larry Bird got in a fight in the Boston Garden. In 1946, in a game between #2 Notre Dame and top-ranked Army that was billed as the Greatest Offensive Battle in the History of College Football’ ended in a 0-0 tie. In 2012, Davidson Day School (NC) QB Will Grier set the national high school single game passing yardage record, completing 34 passes for 834 yards. He threw 10 TD passes and ran for 2 in a 104-80 win. In 1969, Australian Bruce Crampton beat Jack Nicklaus at the Hawaiian Open.

In 1958, Ohio State's Jim Marshall returned a blocked punt for a touchdown and followed that up later with an interception return for a touchdown. The guy who became known for going the wrong way on a fumble recovery in the NFL in 1964, actually knew how to get to the right endzone. In 1997, the Nebraska Cornhuskers benefitted from a missed call to score a touchdown with no time left in regulation to force overtime. In 1980, Illinois quarterback Dave Wilson launched an impressive aerial attack against Ohio State despite the fact that the Big Ten was desperately trying to bar him from playing.In 1975, Daniel ‘Rudy’ Reutiger made his appearance for Notre Dame that would later be immortalized in the film ‘Rudy.’In 1963, a riot broke out at Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury, New York after an on course crash and then a controversial judgement. In 1970, New Orleans Saints kicker Tom Dempsey kicked a 63-yard field goal.

In 1896, students at Auburn played one of the greatest pranks on the Georgia Tech football team. In 2015,. Nebraska benefitted from a controversial call and referee review to beat undefeated Michigan State. In 1925, Northwestern kicker Tiny Lewis kicked a field goal on the way to handing Michigan a 3-2 loss. In 1991, Magic Johnson announced he had HIV, the virus that causes AIDS and retired from basketball.In 1999, Tiger Woods won the inaugural World Golf Championship played that year in Valderama, Spain.

In 1993, it was the REPEAT or REVENGE fight outside at Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace between Evander Holyfield and Riddick Bowe. The fight became known for 'Fan Man' crashing into the ringside ropes and lights. In 1869, Rutgers and the school that would soon become known as Princeton played what is considered to be the first college football game. In 1995, Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell announced that his franchise would be moving to Baltimore to start play the next season. In 1974, Los Angeles reliever Mike Marshall became the first relief pitcher to win the Cy Young Award. And in 2001, Fergus Muir used a putter off the tee at a 125 yard par 3 at St. Andrews' Eden Course. His shot went in to record the longest putt ever made.

In 1989, Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Jerry Burns went on a post-game rant defending his Offensive Coordinator Bob Schnelker.In 1994, 45-year old George Foreman shocked the boxing world, knocking out Michael Moorer in the 10th round to win the Heavyweight title. In 2000, Tiger Woods coughed up his 54-hole lead for just the second time in his career. Phil Mickelson started the day a shot behind and shot a 66 to win by two. In 1946, Chuck Connors broke a backboard in the pre-game shoot around, becoming the first pro basketball player to do so. In 2023, Houston Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale kicked a 29-yard field goal to become the first non-kicker to boot a FG since Wes Welker in 2002. In 1976, the Oakland A's traded manager Chuck Tanner for catcher, Manny Sanguillen.

In 1951, golfer Skip Alexander won 8 and 7 in his singles Ryder Cup match. The amazing thing is that he was even on the golf course after being the sole survivor of a plane crash 14-months prior. In 1977, Los Angeles High School WR Steve Martinez caught 19 passes for 312 yards and five TDs in one half. He would have had more but the other team hopped on the bus and left. In 2001, the Chicago Bears DB Mike Brown picked off a pass and returned it for the game winning touchdown for the second straight week. In 1979, the Seattle Seahawks had the worst offensive performance in the history of the NFL. In 1976, Reggie Jackson was offered a 5-year, $5 million contract to play for the Montreal Expos. He took a smaller contract to play in New York instead. In 1994, a pre-game fireworks display caused sprinklers to go off in the Alamodome, delaying tipoff by an hour.

In 1979, retired Dallas Cowboy Defensive End, Ed 'Too Tall' Jones stepped into the boxing ring for the first time. In 1962, a meeting between Oakland Raider team officials and a reporter led to what we know today as Fantasy Football.In 1990, the 16th ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets beat #1 Virginia. In 1990, Houston and TCU engaged in an aerial battle over the state of Texas.In 2012, the Brooklyn Nets unveiled their new mascot, the Brooklyn Knight. It did not go well. 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 1935, Notre Dame scored twice in the final two minutes to beat Ohio State 18-13.In 2016, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series.In 1990, Golden State and Denver combined to score 320 points. It's the most in an NBA game that ended in regulation. In 2002, Manchester United's Diego Forlan scored and then ripped his shirt off to celebrate. he had trouble re-dressing and it led to FIFA ruling that shirtless celebrations henceforth would result in a yellow card. In 1988, a San Francisco radio station reported the boxer Mike Tyson had been killed in a car accident. It was a Mexican version of an April Fool's Day joke. 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 2012, former MLB pitcher Pascual Perez was found dead after a home invasion. In 2005, the New Orleans Hornets opened their season in Oklahoma City. What happened on this day and the next two years led to the move of the Sonics to OKC. In 2015, Drew Brees threw for an NFL record tying 7 TDs while Eli Manning threw 6 TDs, 0 Ints. In 1964, George Blanda set an AFL record with 68 pass attempts. In 1924, the Lafayette Leopards became the first team to ever use a huddle to call plays in a football game. In 1938, Seabiscuit beat War Admiral to win the most famous Match Race.

In 1987, the Indianapolis Colts pulled off a 3 team, 10 player trade to land Eric Dickerson.In 1959, LSU's Billy Cannon returned a punt 89-yards for a touchdown that turned out to be the game winner in a 7-3 win over Ole Miss. In 1950, Earl ‘Big Cat’ Lloyd became the first black player to play in an NBA game. In 1993, Greg Norman coughed up a lead on the back nine on Sunday at the PGA Tour Championship to gift Jim Gallagher his third win of the year. In 1994, Serena Williams made her professional tennis debut.

In or around this day in 1935, Montreal Maroons player Herb Cain was nearly killed during a practice. In 1897, University of Georgia football player Richard von Gammon died after suffering an injury during a game. It nearly led to college football being outlawed. In 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman fought for the Heavyweight title in Kinshasa, Zaire in 'The Rumble in the Jungle.'In 1954, , the NBA used a 24 second shot clock for the first time and the first game that used it featured the Boston Celtics playing the Rochester Royals.In 1963, a fight during an NHL game led to a needed change. In 2013, the Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosted the Re/Max Long Drive Championship in a winner-take-all event.

In 1985, Chicago's Michael Jordan injured his left foot. In 1999, it was a somber day on the PGA tour. This was the first round after Payne Stewart's plane crash on Monday. In 2023, Christian McCaffrey scored a touchdown for the 17th consecutive game. That tied him with Hall of Famer Lenny Moore. In 1921, tiny Centre College beat Harvard 6-0 in one of the all-time great college football upsets.

In 1995, Steve Spurrier and his Florida Gators became the first and still only team to score 50 points against Georgia at home. In 1995, David Justice quieted the boos in Atlanta to lead the Braves to their first World Series title in Atlanta.In 1981, a questionable mandate by George Steinbrenner wrecked the Yankees chances to beat the Dodgers.In 1975, Dallas Cowboy QB Roger Staubach suffered his 22nd concussion after a crushing hit by Pittsburgh's LC Greenwood. It would eventually lead Staubach to call it quits. In 1962, Y.A. Tittle three for 505 yards and 7 touchdowns in a Giant rout of Washington.In 1973, Los Angeles Laker Elmore Smith set the NBA record with 17 blocked shots in a game.And another one from 1995, Serena Williams made her professional debut, losing 6-1, 6-1 to 18-year old Annie Miller in less than an hour. Mentioned in this episode:Stirling Roastery - This DiSH

In 1979, freshman Anthony Carter reeled in a John Wangler pass and scampered to the endzone to score the game winner against Indiana. In 2007, an excessive celebration sent a message from Georgia to Florida.In 2007, Tennessee beat South Carolina 27-24 to put their season into gear and send the Gamecocks into a tailspin. In 1991, Minnesota pinch hitter Gene Larkin plated the game winning run in the bottom of the 10th in Game 7 of the World Series. In 2004, the Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals to sweep to the World Series Championship, their first since 1918. 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 1996, the New York Yankees beat the Atlanta Braves to win the World Series just 6 years after being the worst in baseball.In 1985, the Citadel' Marc Buonicotti was paralyzed attempting to make a tackle in a game against East Tennessee State. In 1970, Muhammad Ali returned to the boxing ring after his 3 1/2 year exile.. In 1984, Michael Jordan made his NBA debut with the Chicago Bulls. In 1990, Wayne Gretzky assisted a goal for his 2000th career point. He's the only NHL player to have reached that plateau. In 2002, the Anaheim Angels erased a 5-0 deficit and rallied in the final two innings to beat San Francisco and win game six and force a game seven in the World Series. In 2018, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox played the longest ever World Series game. In 1929, Yale's Albie Booth scored every point in a 21-13 win over Army.

In 1970, Minnesota's DE Jim Marshall recovered a fumble but returned it the wrong way, scoring a safety rather than a touchdown. In 1986, the New York Mets rallied to score three runs in the bottom of the 10th that included an unfortunate error by Bill Buckner. In 2003, the Florida Marlins beat the New York Yankees to win the World Series, giving manager Jack McKeon a World Series title that had eluded him in his long baseball career. In 2008, Texas Tech kicker Matt Williams hit 9 PATs in a 63-21 win over #19 Kansas. Five weeks earlier he had been a regular guy watching from the stands until a between quarters contest that got him noticed. In 1980, Dallas Mavericks head coach brought a tiger into the locker room to motivate his team. It didn't work. In 1975, Australian women's tennis player Yvonne Goolagong beat Romanian men's tennis player Ilie Nastase in another Battle of the Sexes.

In 2015, Georgia Tech blocked a field goal and returned the ball for a game winning score with no time left. In 1999, Pete Rose made his first appearance on a baseball field in a decade and instead of allowing him to enjoy the moment, NBC's Jim Gray decided to grill him. In 1971, Detroit Lion Chuck Hughes collapsed during a game and died later that day.In 1985, the Chicago Bulls traded for George Gervin. In 1975, Bobby Hull sat out a game in protest. In 1884, it was the first inter-league championship played in professional baseball.

In 2000, the New York Jets pulled off the improbable 'Monday Night Miracle' win over the Miami Dolphins.In 1993, Toronto's Joe Carter hit the game winner in game 6 of the World Series to beat the Philadelphia Phillies. It's only the second time the series ended on a walk-off home run.In 2021, Penn State and Illinois played 9 OTs before a winner could be decided in the longest college football game ever played. In 1971, the Oklahoma Sooners rolled up a then record 711 yards rushing against Kansas State in route to a 75-28 win. And in 1886, it was the '$15,000 slide' though it wasn't a slide and it wasn't quite worth $15,000.

In 2016, Texas Tech's Patrick Mahomes and Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield lit up the scoreboard in a 66-59 shootout. In 2012, UCI stripped the 7 Tours de France titles and banned Lance Armstrong for life.In 1989, Ayrton Senna's attempted pass of his teammate, Alain Prost ended up with the two wrecking. In 1993, the movie "Rudy" debuted in theaters.

In 2006, Michigan State erased a 35 point second half deficit and beat Northwestern 41-38 in the greatest comeback in FBS history. In 1975, Boston's Carlton Fisk waved his game winning home run fair to force a game 7 in the World Series.In 1976, Cincinnati's Big Red Machine bulldozed the New York Yankees to win consecutive World Series.In 2007, Tennessee Titan kicker Rob Bironas kicked an NFL record 8 FGs in a game. In 1976, Julius Erving took his PHD to the NBA, becoming a 76er.And in 1973, Los Angeles Ram Fred Dryer set an NFL record by recording 2 safeties in a game. 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 1968, Dick Fosbury revolutionized high jumping when he introduced his new technique to the world. In 1992, it was a triple play that wasn't in a World Series game. In 2002, Jeff Wilkins kicked the last point as a barefoot kicker ... or did he?

In 1935, Alabama's Bear Bryant played against the Tennessee Vols with a broken leg. He caught four passes for 87 yards. In 1987, George Steinbrenner hired Billy Martin to manage the Yankees for the fifth time. In 2006, the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets played a memorable NLCS game 7.In 1981, the LA Dodgers beat the Montreal Expos to advance to the World Series. In 1972, the first esports tournament was held.

In 1924, Red Grange scored four touchdowns in the first 12 minutes of a game against Michigan. He ended up with 400+ all-purpose yards, 5 TDs himself and he also threw one. Doug Villhard, the author of 'The Golden Age of Red: A Novel of Red Grange, the Galloping Ghost' joins me for a longer discussion about Red's amazing accomplishments. In 1974, Nate Thurmond became the first NBA player to record a triple-double.And in 1977, it was the birth of Mr. October as Reggie Jackson hit three homeruns in the decisive game of the '77 World Series.

In 1987, the Auburn Tigers scored twice in a span of 24 seconds to stun Georgia Tech. In 2015, Michigan State recovered a muffed punt and ran it in for touchdown to quiet the Big House. In 1998, the decimated Temple Owls shocked the Virginia Tech Hokies. In 1989, prior to game three of the World Series between Oakland and San Francisco, the earth shook. In 1968, Sweden’s Hans Gunnar Liljenwall became the first athlete to ever be disqualified from the Olympics for doping.Mentioned in this episode:Stirling Roastery - This DiSH

In 2006, Chicago mounted a comeback against Arizona despite six turnovers and zero offensive touchdowns. In 1969, the New York Mets won the World Series. In 1968, Tommie Smith and John Carlos stood atop the medal podium with an iconic show of defiance. In 1976, Abilene Christian’s Ove Johansson kicked the longest field goal in college football history. In 1964, the Boston Patriots and the Oakland Raiders played to a 43-43 tie at Fenway Park. That's the highest scoring tie in NFL history.

In 1988, #1 Miami vs. #4 Notre Dame in the 'Catholics vs. Convicts' game. On that same day, LA's Kirk Gibson hit a pinch hit homer off Dennis Eckersley to win game one of the World Series. In 1989, LA King Wayne Gretzky scored two and assisted another to pass Gordie Howe as the all-time points scorer in the NHL. In 1946, St. Louis Cardinal Enos Slaughter's 'Mad Dash' scored the winning run to win the World Series. In 1912, the Boston Red Sox biggest supporting group, 'The Royal Rooters,' had their usual seats sold before they got to the game. They rioted, delaying the game, leading to a bad first inning for the Sox and a loss.

In 1976, New York Yankee Chris Chambliss hit a walk-off home run to win the ALCS. He never touched the plate though. The homer still counted. In 1992, Atlanta Brave Francisco Cabrera lined one into left to score two runs including the less-than-fleet of foot Sid Bream. In 1985, St. Louis Cardinal Ozzie Smith hit an improbable walk-off homer to beat the LA Dodgers. In 1964, American Billy Mills became the first American runner to win the 10,000 meter in the Olympics. And he did it in borrowed shoes. In 2002, San Francisco 49er Terrell Owens caught his second TD of the game and then celebrated by pulling a Sharpie marker from his sock, autographed the ball and handed it to a fan.

In 1960, Pittsburgh's Bill Mazeroski hit a home run to beat the New York Yankees to end the World Series in game seven. In 1967, the American Basketball Association debuted. In 2007, the top-ranked LSU Tigers lost on the road at #17 Kentucky.In 2001, New York's Derek Jeter cut off a throw and flipped it to catcher Jorge Posada to nab Oakland's Jason Giambi in the ALDS.

In 1929, the Philadelphia Athletics scored 10 runs in the bottom of the 7th in game four of the World Series to erase an 8-run Chicago Cubs lead. In 1997, Minnesota's Brad Johnson became the first NFL QB to throw a TD pass to himself. In 1979, Magic Johnson made his NBA debut. Kareem hit the game-winning shot and Magic celebrated like they'd won the title. In 1979, Boston Celtic Chris Ford hit the first 3-point shot in the NBA. In 1989, the Dallas Cowboys traded Herschel Walker to the Minnesota Vikings for what turned out to be 8 draft picks. In 2019, Eliud Kipchoge ran 26.2 miles in 1:59:40. It's not an official record but proved something once thought not to be humanly possible.

In 1972, Pittsburgh's Bob Moose threw a wild pitch and the Cincinnati Reds scored to end the NLCS. In 1980, controversy in the fourth leads to a wild finish in the tenth in game 4 of the NLCS between Philadelphia and Houston.In 1992, Atlanta Brave Deion Sanders played in the NLCS, then hopped a flight to Miami to play for the Atlanta Falcons, and then hopped a flight after that game and flew back to play another with the Braves. In 1991, golfer Chip Beck became the second golfer to shoot a sub-60 round in a PGA Tour event. In 1954, (maybe) the Boston Bruins became the first NHL team to use a Zamboni machine to resurface the ice. In 1972, the World Hockey Association (WHA) debuted with the Ottawa Nationals playing the Alberta Oilers.

In 2020, Oklahoma and Texas played 4 overtimes in a wild edition of the Red River Rivalry. In 1871, Octavius Catto was murdered in Philadelphia.In 1920 the Cleveland Indians did a couple of things that had never been done before in the World Series.In 1968, a Curt Flood mistake led to the winning runs scoring. 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 1983, Richard Petty's STP Pontiac won the race but a post-race inspection uncovered a larger than legal engine. In 1960, 26-year old New York Titan OL Howard Glenn died after a game in Houston. In 1999, then Oklahoma assistant coach Mike Leach put into action a plan to get Texas to discover a fake script to gain an advantage against the Longhorns in the Red River Rivalry game. In 1934, St. Louis Cardinal Ducky Medwick was pelted with produce after sliding hard into Detroit third baseman Marv Owen. In 1996, 12-year old Jeffrey Maier reached over the wall to assist New York's Derek Jeter in hitting a home run.

In 1956, New York Yankee Don Larsen pitched the only perfect game in World Series history.In 1995, Seattle Mariner Edgar Martinez hit the most famous double in Major League Postseason History. In 2000, Michael Schumacher used savvy pit strategy to win a race and wrap up another F1 Championship.In 1988, Columbia University snapped their 44-game losing streak against Princeton.Mentioned in this episode:Stirling Roastery - This DiSH