Ten to Win, Magic's overzealous debut, and the Herschel Walker trade - This DiSH for Oct. 12
This Day in Sports History · Thrive Sweet Productions
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Show Notes
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.