The Fifth Down Game, 41-point underdog Stanford upset USC, and Michael Jordan retired - This DiSH for Oct. 6
This Day in Sports History · Thrive Sweet Productions
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Show Notes
In 1990, Colorado got an extra down by mistake and used it to score the game-winning touchdown.
In 2007, the Stanford Cardinal beat the #2 USC Trojans despite being a 41-point underdog.
In 2007, LSU overcame a 10-point deficit to beat Florida.
In 1993, Michael Jordan retired from the NBA for the first time. Was it due to his gambling debts?
In 1845, it was the first time an umpire was used to officiate a baseball game.
In 1965, Sandy Koufax refused to pitch game one of the World Series because it fell on Yom Kippur.
In 1926, Babe Ruth became the first major leaguer to hit three home runs in a World Series game.
In 1966, Jim Palmer became the youngest player to ever throw a shutout in the World Series. He was 20 years 11 months old.