Ohio State denied a win in East Lansing, Dr. J and Larry Bird Brawl in the Garden, and ‘The Greatest Offensive Battle in the History of College Football’ ended in 0-0 tie - This DiSH for Nov. 9
This Day in Sports History · Thrive Sweet Productions
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Show Notes
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.