This Day in Sports History

In 2011, Seattle's Marshawn Lynch broke 8 tackles on his way to a touchdown. The roar from the crowd registered as a tremor on local seismic devices.

In 2000, the Tennessee Titans used the 'Home Run Throw Back' to pull off the Music City Miracle agains the Buffalo Bills.

In 2012, Tim Tebow hit Demaryius Thomas for the game winner against Pittsburgh on the first play of OT.

In 1955, Georgia Tech shocked the Kentucky Wildcats and snapped their 129 home winning streak.

In 1972, the NCAA ruled that freshmen could play basketball and football.

In 1984...

In 2017, the Nevada Wolfpack trailed by 19 with 4 1/2 to play, were down 14 with 1:04 left to tie it up and send it to OT and then win it 105-104.

In 2007, second ranked LSU beat #1 Ohio State 38-24 to win the National Championship. It was first time that a team with two losses won a title since 1960.

In 1980, the Philadelphia Flyers lost. It was their first loss since Oct. 13th. Between, the Flyers went 35 games without losing (25 wins, 10 ties).

In 1927, the Harlem Globetrotters played their first game.

In 1954, Fort Wayne Piston Jack Molinas played...

In 1950, Ben Hogan played his first competitive round after his near fatal car crash 11-months prior.

In 1961, Arnold Palmer carded a 12 on a par 4.

In 2014, Florida State erased an 18-point deficit to beat Auburn and win the BCS Championship.

In 2018, Tennessee Titans QB Marcus Mariotta caught his own pass and scored a touchdown to help beat the Kansas City Chiefs.

In 1991, Nancy Kerrigan was assaulted by Shane Stant as she completed a practice session in Detroit ahead of the US Championships.

In 1951, the Indianapolis Olympians and the Rochester Royals...

In 2003, the San Francisco 49ers came from 24 points down to beat the New York Giants in Wildcard Playoff game. There was a controversial end that led NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue to say it was the worst reffing blunder in his 13 year career.

In 1971, boxer Sonny Liston was found dead in his Las Vegas home. Was he murdered for not taking a dive?

In 1988, Pete Maravich died playing a pickup game in Pasadena, Calif. He was 40.

And in 1991, US International’s Kevin Bradshaw bested Maravich's single-game scoring record when he scored 72 points in a lo...

In 2004, Seattle's Matt Hasselbeck made a bold statement but didn't deliver.

In 1981, the Cleveland Browns Brian Sipe threw an interception to end their season on a play called 'Red Right 88.' The reason they ran it was due to their kicker struggling to kick the ball straight.

In 1976, 48-year old George Blanda played his final game, wrapping up a 27 year career that spanned four decades.

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Also on this day in 2006 (but not mentioned in this episode), #1 Texas beat #2 USC to win the Rose Bowl and the National Championship. Texas' Vince...

In 1973, George Steinbrenner and 11 others bought the New York Yankees from CBS.

In 1946, jockey George Wolff fell off his mount in a horse race and died the following day.

In 1983, Dallas Cowboy Tony Dorsett scored the longest rushing touchdown in NFL history.

In 1987, the Cleveland Browns beat the New York Jets in the 'Marathon by the Lake.'

In 1993, (though not mentioned during this edition of This DiSH) the Buffalo Bills pulled off the largest comeback in NFL playoff history, erasing a 32 point deficit to beat Houston.

In 1984, Washington's...

In 2000, the Oakland Raiders denied the Kansas City Chiefs a playoff spot with impressive win at Arrowhead. Raiders coach Jon Gruden said it was a game he'd gladly watch on an endless loop.

In 1982, the San Diego Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins in OT in the 'Epic in Miami.'

In 1994, Houston Oilers DC Buddy Ryan punched Houston Oilers OC on the sideline during a game.

In 1984, Nebraska Cornhuskers legend Tom Osborne opted to go for a 2 point conversion and the win as opposed to the one point PAT. The decision cost the...

In 1902, the first Rose Bowl, or what would become known as The Rose Bowl was played. Michigan beat Stanford 49-0.

In 1979, Charlie White's 'Phantom Touchdown' helped USC beat Michigan 17-10 in the Rose Bowl.

In 1991, a questionable 'block in the back' call brought back Rocket Ismael's 90-yard punt return that would have won the game for Notre Dame. Instead Colorado won 10-9 and was named co-champion.

In 2005, Iowa beat LSU on the final play of the game to win the Citrus Bowl.

In 1971, Woody Hayes made several questionable calls prior to...

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In 1954, Alabama's Tommy Lewis came off the bench to tackle Rice running back Dickie Maegle.

In 1985, the drivers of the Boomer Sooner Schooner came onto the field a bit early and got bogged down. A 15 yard unsportsmanlike penalty was called and it cost Oklahoma points in their Orange Bowl game against Washington.

In 2007, Boise State beat Oklahoma in a wild finish to the Fiesta Bowl.

In 2002, New England's Doug Flutie successfully pulled off a drop kick for a point. It was the first...

In 1967, the Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 to win the NFL Championship. It was the coldest game in NFL history and became known as 'The Ice Bowl.'

In 1988, the Chicago Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles in a dense fog at Soldier Field.

In 1972, the plane carrying Pittsburgh Pirate Roberto Clemente to Nicaragua crashed, killing all on board.

In 1935, Notre Dame and Northwestern ended their basketball game in a 20-20 tie. It was the result of a scoring error. It's the only tie game in college basketball history.

In 1968, LA Laker center Wilt Chamberlain gave HS Junior Bill Walton a little encouragement.

In 1978, the NHL swallowed up four WHA teams.

In 1990, Orlando's Scott Skiles dished out 30 assists to set a new NBA record.

In 1988, Oklahoma State's Barry Sanders capped the greatest season in collegiate football with a 5 TD, 222-yard performance against Wyoming and win in the Holiday Bowl.

In 1907, a commission tasked with 'discovering' the origins of baseball declared Abner Doubleday to be the inventor of the game.

In 1975, Eldrick 'Tiger' Woods was born.

In 1978, Ohio State's Woody Hayes punched Clemson linebacker Charlie Bauman after a turnover. It led to Hayes' firing a few days later.

In 1982, Alabama's Paul 'Bear' Bryant coached his final game.

In 1963, the Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants to win the NFL Championship. YA Tittle had five interceptions.

In 1958, the Baltimore Colts beat the New York Giants to win the NFL Championship.

In 1975, the Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings with a dramatic TD in the final minute of the game.

In 1902, Syracuse and the New York Knickerbockers played the first indoor football game at Madison Square Garden. Syracuse won 6-0.

In 2000, Boston's Milt Palacio stole the ball and the show, sinking a buzzer beating game winner against the Nets.

In 1953, a Bobby Layne to Jimmy Doran pass and catch with under 2 minutes to play won the Championship for the Detroit Lions over Cleveland.

In 1998, Emmit Smith ran for two touchdowns to pass Marcus Allen to become the all-time leader in rushing touchdowns.

In 1974, Ohio State's Archie Griffin won the first of his two Heisman trophies. Did he deserve the second one?

In 1991, Tim Hardaway Sr. set an NBA record for futility when he took 17 shots and missed every one of them which is an unfortunate record for misses without a make.

In 2020, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick completed what Patrick Mahomes called, 'the greatest no-look pass ever' to rally the Miami Dolphins over the Las Vegas Raiders.

In 1993, Green Bay's LeRoy Butler scored after a Raiders turnover and then leaped into the awaiting arms of Packers fans. It was the first 'Lambeau Leap.'

In 1977, the Minnesota Vikings beat the LA Rams 14-7 on a rain-soaked field to advance to the NFC Championship game.

In 2001, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson was given two technicals but instead of being tossed from the game, the techs...

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In 1985, the New York Knicks erased a 25 point Boston Celtic lead to win in OT. Rookie Patrick Ewing scored 32.

In 1986, Ewing delivered a game winning shot against Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.

In 2004, Shaq's Miami Heat beat Kobe's LA Lakers in their first meeting against each other after Shaq's trade to South Florida.

In 1971, the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs played the first game the NFL ever played on Christmas Day and it turned out to be the longest NFL game played on any...

In 1950, the Cleveland Browns beat the Los Angeles Rams after Lou Groza kicked the go ahead field goal.

In 1969, Curt Flood delivered a letter to MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn expressing his desire to sign with a team he choice.

In 1967, Joe Namath threw for 343 yards to become the first QB to throw for than 4,000 hards.

In 1960, the Boston Celtics set an NBA record by grabbing 112 rebounds in a game.

In 1972, Pittsburgh running back Franco Harris caught a ricocheted ball and ran in the game winning touchdown. Many questions surround that play to this day.

In 1982, NAIA school Chaminade beat top-ranked Virginia in one of the greatest upsets of all-time.

In 1962, the Dallas Texans beat George Blanda and the Houston Oilers in the AFL Championship game.

Back in 1972, Dallas Cowboys QB Roger Staubach came on in relief to lead the Cowboys to a come back win over San Francisco.

In 1982, Wayne Gretzky got in one of only his three career fights.

In 1969, Pete Maravich got 3 techs in a physical game vs. Oregon State. He shot 31 free throws and made 30 of them.

In 1915, the Federal League ended its short-lived run as a competitor to the American and National Leagues.

In 1996, Brett Hull scored his 500th career goal. He and his father Bobby became the only father/son duo to score 500+ goals.

In 1956, Bill Russell made his debut as a Boston Celtic after leading the US to a Gold Medal in the...

In 1984, BYU beat a 6-5 Michigan team in the Holiday Bowl to finish the year as the only undefeated team in Division I-A. But they didn't really beat anybody and an error filled win over an average Wolverine team had many questioning if the Cougars deserved to be crowned National Champions.

In 2003, the New Orleans Saints scored on a final second, lateral filled play but John Carney missed the game tying PAT and the Saints lost and missed out on the playoffs.

In 1891, James Naismith divided a group of 18 boys into two teams of 9 players...

In 1971, Tennessee benefitted from two controversial calls made by an SEC ref to beat Arkansas (then in the SWC) in the Liberty Bowl. A rule change followed this game to prevent officials from calling a post-season bowl game with an affiliated league team.

In 1980, NBC experimented with showing an NFL game with no announcers.

In 2003, Joe Namath expressed his desire to kiss ESPN's Suzy Kolber during an interview of a Jets/Patriots game.

In 1996, 3-time Indy 500 winner Bobby Unser and a friend got lost in a blizzard and stranded for two days in...

In 1980, BYU overcame a 20-point deficit in the final four minutes to beat SMU 46-45.

In 2010, Philadelphia overcame a 21-point deficit with eight minutes to play to beat the New York Giants.

In 1948, Philadelphia beat the Chicago Cardinals to win their first NFL Championship.

In 1992, Marshall won the I-AA National Championship using a guy who'd never kicked in college field goal.

In 2002, Marshall rallied from a second half deficit to beat ECU in the GMAC Bowl.

In 1976, a small plane crashed into Baltimore's Memorial Stadium shortly after a playoff...

In 1999, Oliver Stone's movie about professional football, 'Any Given Sunday,' was released in theaters. The NFL tried to stop the movie from being made, released, and promoted.

In 2001, fans protested refs bad calls and decisions by throwing beer bottles on the field.

In 1945, a pass off the goalpost resulted in 2 points and a rule change.

In 1973, Buffalo Bills running back OJ Simpson became the first to rush for 2000 yards in a season.

In 2019, Drew Brees set an NFL record by completing 97% of his passes, including 22 in a row.

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In 1973, #1 and seven-time National Champion UCLA played #2 NC State in a made for TV event in St. Louis.

On that same day, Temple traveled to Knoxville to play Tennessee in what turned out to be one of the worst games played in the 20th century.

In 1968, Philadelphia Eagles fans booed Santa Claus and pelted him with snow balls.

In 2019, the Raiders played their final home game in Oakland.

In 1980, the Minnesota Vikings pulled off a 'Hail Mary' to beat the Cleveland Browns.

In 2023, the Las Vegas Raiders went from famine to feast in a week against the Los Angeles Chargers.

In 1997, Marshall's Keith Veney hit 15 three-pointers in a game against Morehead State to set the NCAA record for treys in a game.

In 2021, Golden State's Steph Curry passed Ray Allen to become the NBA's three-point king.

In 2019, LSU's Joe Burrow won the Heisman Trophy with the highest percentage of First place votes.

In 2016, a former Wake Forest player and assistant coach was revealed to be a mole, giving proprietary game info to opposing teams in 2014 and 2016.

In 1983, the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 186-184 in 3OTs. It's the highest scoring game in NBA history.

In 1971, future NFL Head Coach Andy Reid participated in a televised halftime Punt, Pass, and Kick competition during Monday Night Football.

In 1977, the plane carrying the Evansville men's basketball team crashed, killing all 29 on board.

In 1997, Michigan's Charles Woodson became the first and still only defensive player to...

In 1925, the Pottsville Maroons played and beat a group of Notre Dame All-Stars, featuring the famed 'Four Horsemen.' The Maroons were stripped of their recently won NFL Title, fined, and banished from the league.

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In 1982, Mark Henderson drove his John Deere out onto the turf to clear a spot for New England kicker John Smith to kick the game winning field goal.

In 2002, high school phenom LeBron James made his TV debut as ESPN2 broadcast his high school game.

In 1978, Boston Celtics player/coach Dave Cowens first fouled out as a player and then was ejected as the coach.

In 1965, Chicago Bears rookie Gale Sayers scored 6 touchdowns in a variety of ways in a 61-20 win of San Francisco.

In 1968, tennis pioneer Arthur Ashe became...

In 1938, the New York Giants became the first franchise to win multiple championships.

In 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneerrs won their first ever game.

In 1985, the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks combined to score 21 goals.

In 1981, Muhammad Ali fought his fight, losing in a decision to Trevor Berbick.

In 1951, Joe DiMaggio retired.

In 2002, Michael Jordan playing for the Washington Wizards played against Scottie Pippen and the Portland Trailblazers.

In 1971, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 55 and pulled 17 boards in a win against Boston. It was highest point output in a game in his career.

In 1971, the New York Mets traded pitcher Nolan Ryan to the California Angels for shortstop Jim Fregosi.

In 2002, the Texas Rangers signed Alex Rodriguez to a 10-year, $252 million deal.

In 1989, New York Giant Gary Reasons came up with 'the Hit' against Denver to keep the Broncos off the scoreboard.

In 2017...

In 2018, the Miami Dolphins pulled off a two-lateral final play to stun the New England Patriots.

In 1984, LA Rams running back Eric Dickerson broke OJ Simpson's single season rushing record.

In 1934, the 5-foot, 140 pound equipment guy for the New York Giants was the biggest man on the field after finding nine pairs of sneakers.

In 2001, Notre Dame hired George O'Leary as their coach. His tenure lasted five days.

In 1977, LA Laker Kermit Washington punched Houston Rocket Rudy Tomjanovich during a game, nearly killing him. That moment affected both players negatively for...

In 2013, a huge snow storm blanketed several NFL cities in snow, making for some interesting games. Detroit at Philadelphia, Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay, Kansas City Chiefs at Washington, Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh, and then the Minnesota Vikings and the Baltimore Ravens played a wild final 2:05.

In 1940, the Chicago Bears leveled a good amount of fury against the Washington Redskins with their 73-0 win.

In 1961, Wilt Chamberlain scored 78 points for the single game scoring record. It was a prelude for what he would do four months later.

In 1980, the San Francisco 49ers pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in NFL history.

In 1935, Washington's Byron Haines scored all the points for both teams in a college football game.

In 2006, Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns duelled with Jason Kidd and the New Jersey Nets in a 2OT thriller.

In 1977, Gordie Howe scored career goal #1000

In 1963, instant replay made its debut during a football game.

In 1925, the Pottsville Maroons beat the Chicago Cardinals 21-7 to win the unofficial NFL championship.

In 1925, Red Grange and the Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants in front of 70,000 at the Polo Grounds.

In 1970, the Oakland Raiders beat the New York Jets on a final play miracle.

In 1992, San Francisco 49ers WR Jerry Rice caught his 101st TD, passing Steve Largent for most TD receptions.

In 1997, the Tennessee Volunteers turned the ball over 6 times and still managed to beat Auburn in the SEC Title game.

In 1961, Syracuse RB...

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In 1974, the Birmingham Americans played the Florida Blazers in the first ... and only World Bowl. The Americans beat the Blazers 22-21.

In 1969, the #1 Texas Longhorns played at #2 Arkansas. President Richard Nixon was at the game and awarded Texas a National Championship plaque after the game.

In 2002, Roone Arledge passed away at the age of 71. He was the most...

In 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost their 26th game in a row to set the current NFL record for consecutive games without a win.

In 1971, the Tennessee Volunteers snapped Penn State's 15-game winning streak thanks to Bobby Majors and 6 Nittany Lion turnovers.

In 1988, Oklahoma State beat Texas Tech in a shootout in Tokyo. Sanders won the Heisman earlier in the day and then rolled up 257 yards rushing and over 300 all-purpose yards and 4 touchdowns against the Red Raiders in a 45-41 win.

In 1960, Baltimore's Johnny Unitas threw a TD pass for the 47th straight...

In 1950, the Cleveland Browns beat the Philadelphia Eagles without throwing a single pass. It's the last time an NFL team has gone an entire game without a pass attempt.

In 1950, LA Ram WR Tom Fears caught 18 passes to set a new NFL record. It was not broken for another 50 years.

In 1950, Detroit Lion Cloyce Box had 12 catches for 302 yards and 4 TDs. His 302 yards receiving came up just a yard short of tying the previous record.

In 1989, Philadelphia Eagle Randall Cunningham, usually the QB, stepped in as the punter and boomed a 91-yarder.

In 1985, after the Miami Dolphins put 31 points on the Chicago Bears, Head Coach Mike Ditka and Defensive Coordinator Buddy Ryan may or may not have come to blows in a dispute at half.

In 1972, Auburn blocked two punts and returned them for touchdowns in the fourth quarter to turn a 16-0 deficit into a 17-16 win in the Iron Bowl.

In 1950, Navy snapped Army's 28-game winning streak preventing the Cadets a National Title in the process.

In 1995, the Detroit Red Wings scored 9 goals on Montreal Canadiens goalie Patrick Roy in less than two...

In 1985, Green Bay and Tampa Bay played in the 'Snow Bowl' featuring 14 inches of snow and 36,000 empty seats in Lambeau.

In 2007, the LSU Tigers beat Tennessee in the SEC Championship game and then watched Oklahoma beat top-ranked Missouri and then unranked Pitt upset #2 West Virginia in the Backyard Brawl. LSU win paired with the losses put the Tigers in the BCS title game.

In 1963, Wendell Scott became the first black driver to win a NASCAR race but there was some controversy. Was it racism or simple human error?

In 1997, Latrell Sprewell choked and...

In 1959, the Washington Redskins selected OL Ernest Barnes out of NCCU in the 8th round of the NFL draft but when they realized he was black, they rescinded their pick. The Baltimore Colts selected him in the 10th round. He went on to become better known for his art.

In 1987, Bo Jackson met Brian Bosworth as the Raiders beat the Seahawks in the first meeting between the NFL rookies.

In 1974, Southern Cal scored 55 unanswered points to beat Notre Dame 55-24.

In 2013, Auburn's Chris Davis returned a missed field goal 109 yards for the game...

In 1987, Lee Trevino won five skins on the par 3 17th to win the Skins Event featuring Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Fuzzy Zoeller and Trevino.

In 1980, Western Carolina Catamount Ronnie Carr hit the first three point shot in NCAA history.

In 1989, Oklahoma scored an NCAA record 97 points in the first half against US International.

In 1934, it was the first NFL game played on Thanksgiving Day.

In 1992, New York Jets defensive lineman Dennis Byrd was paralyzed during a game.

In 1972, the video game Pong was released.

In 1974, Clint Longley replaced an injured Roger Staubach and rallied the Dallas Cowboys for what NFL FIlms called 'The Greatest Thanksgiving Day game' ever.

In 1996, Kansas City running back Marcus Allen passed Walter Payton on the all-time rushing touchdown list. Allen scored another later in the game to lift the Chiefs to the win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving.

In 1895, the first auto race started in Chicago.

In 1929, Chicago Cardinals' Ernie Nevers scored an NFL record 40 points in a 40-6 over the Bears.

In 1925, Montreal Canadiens' goalie Georges Vezina collapsed...

In 1980, the Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions in the first overtime game played on Thanksgiving.

In 1952, the Dallas Texans won their first and only game on Thanksgiving thanks to a guy named Tripucka.

In 1926, Carnegie Tech beat Notre Dame 19-0 in one of the great upsets in college football history.

In 1984, Dan Marino's 'fake spike' led to a Miami game-winning touchdown toss to beat the New York Jets.

In 1996, the Utah Jazz pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA history.

In 1976, Oklahoma beat Nebraska 20-17, scoring on two trick plays on the final drive.

In 2016, Syracuse and Pitt combined to score 137 points to set a new FBS record for points in a regulation four quarter game in the modern era. It's now second on that list.

In 1998, Phil Luckett misheard Jerome Bettis' call of 'Tails' on the coin flip prior to overtime preventing the Pittsburgh Steelers from getting the football. Detroit took advantage and won the game.

In 2010, Cam Newton led Auburn to a comeback against Alabama in the Iron Bowl but it's...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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-s...

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...

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.

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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.

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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...

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...

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 ya...

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...

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 Yo...

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.

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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...

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.

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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 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.

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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 debu...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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.

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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...

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.

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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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...

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.

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In 1950, twelve players from the Czech National Hockey team were put on trial for espionage and treason and found guilty.

In 1945, the Green Bay Packers scored 41 points in the second quarter to set the NFL record.

In 1916, Georgia Tech rolled up 222 points in a game against Cumberland College.

In 2023, Georgia Tech took advantage of a boneheaded decision by Miami, forcing a fumble to take possession and then scored the game winning touchdown with one second left.

In 2017, Arizona's Khalil and Colorado’s Philip Lindsay dueled it out in Boulder.

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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. Duration: 00:17:44

In 1985, the New York Jets beat Buffalo 14-13 in the 'givin' him the business' game.

In 2001, Barry Bonds hit his 71st home run of the season to become the single season home run King.

In 2003, Dante Hall, a.k.a. the Human Joystick, returned a punt for a touchdown. It was his fourth straight game with a return for a touchdown.

In 1985, Grambling Head Football Coach Eddie Robinson became the all-time winningest football coach in NCAA history, passing Bear Bryant.

In 1941, the Brooklyn Dodgers found a unique way to lose a...

In 1995, the New York Yankees won a post-season thriller in the 15th inning.

In 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers won the decisive game 7 of the World Series against the New York Yankees.

In 1997, the Kentucky Wildcats beat the Alabama Crimson Tide for the first time since 1922.

In 1992, a hilarious prank was pulled off during a mid-game giveaway against Toronto's Derek Bell.

In 2003, the Indianapolis Colts scored 21 points in the final five minutes to force overtime against Tampa Bay and then they won it in OT 38-35.

In 1920, the first NFL game was played between the Columbus Panhandles and the Dayton Triangles.

In 1989, the Oakland Raiders hired Art Shell as their head coach. Shell was the first black coach in the MODERN NFL.

In 1951, New York Giant Bobby Thomson blasted the 'Shot Heard 'round the World' to beat the Brooklyn Dodgers to win the NL Pennant.

In 2013, Tiger Woods and Matt Kuchar celebrated...

In 1988, Roy Jones, Jr was robbed of a Gold Medal in the Olympic middleweight title fight.

In 1978, New York Yankee Bucky Dent hit a dramatic three-run home run against the Boston Red Sox in a one-game playoff.

In 1968, St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Bob Gibson set a World Series record with 17 strikeouts against the Detroit Tigers.

In 1995, the Chicago Bulls, needing rebounding help, added Dennis Rodman to the roster.