Maradona's 'Hand of God' and 'Goal of the Century', Joe Louis beat Max Schmeling, and a Fatal Own Goal - This DiSH for June 22
This Day in Sports History · Thrive Sweet Productions
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Show Notes
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1986, Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup Quarterfinals with Diego Maradona scoring two iconic goals.
In 1938, Joe Louis knocked out Max Schmeling in the first round.
In 1994, the US Soccer team beat heavily favored Columbia 2-1. The first goal was an own goal that ended up costing Andres Escobar his life.
In 2009, Lucas Glover made a three foot putt to win the US Open at Bethpage Black
In 2014, Michelle Wie won the US Women’s Open at Pinehurst.
Also in 2014, Kevin Streelman set a PGA record by birdieing 7 consecutive holes to win the Travelers Championships.
THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND
Relive 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.