This Day in Sports History: The First Basketball Game is Played
On December 21, 1891, after much deliberation, James Naismith decided to put his invention to the test. But instead of whirring gizmos...
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David Hegler
- Dec 17, 2023
- 2 min
This Day in Sports History: The First NFL Championship Game
On December 17, 1933, the Chicago Bears hosted the New York Giants in the first scheduled NFL Championship Game. Before the season,...
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David Hegler
- Dec 14, 2023
- 1 min
This Day in Sports History: Dodgers Sign Sandy Koufax
It was an overcast day in the middle of the season when Dodgers announcer Vin Scully was invited to watch a tryout for an unknown...
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David Hegler
- Dec 12, 2023
- 2 min
This Day in Sports History: Gale Sayers Scores Six Touchdowns
On December 12, 1965, Gale Sayers etched his name in the record books. Although just a rookie, the "Kansas Comet" had already proved his...
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David Hegler
- Dec 6, 2023
- 1 min
This Day in Sports History: The Angels are Born
Gene Autry had always loved baseball. Even while he was starring in 93 movies and 91 television shows as the venerable singing cowboy, he...
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David Hegler
- Dec 5, 2023
- 1 min
This Day in Sports History: Ron Santo is the First to Invoke the "10-and-5 Rule"
Shortly after the 1973 season had concluded, Cubs star third baseman Ron Santo was faced with a dilemma. He had just completed his 14th...
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David Hegler
- Nov 30, 2023
- 1 min
This Day in Sports History: Dave Righetti wins Rookie of the Year
Although he was better known as the Giants pitching coach during their dynasty of the 2010's, Dave Righetti was once quite the player...
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David Hegler
- Nov 29, 2023
- 1 min
This Day in Sports History: Joe Bellino wins the Heisman
On November 29, 1960, Navy's Joe Bellino won the Heisman Trophy. Hailing from Winchester, MA, he could have chosen a baseball career,...
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David Hegler
- Nov 25, 2023
- 1 min
This Day in Sports History: Dub Jones Scores Six Touchdowns
On November 25, 1951, Dub Jones scored six touchdowns for the Cleveland Browns against the Chicago Bears. While others have tied it, no...
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David Hegler
- Sep 5, 2023
- 2 min
On this Day: Jerry Rice became the All-Time Touchdown King
9/5/1994- On this date, 29 years ago, Jerry Rice broke Jim Brown's career touchdown record. With the 49ers coming within a game from the...
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David Hegler
- Jul 16, 2023
- 2 min
On This Day: Joe DiMaggio's 56th
On July 16, 1941, Joe DiMaggio stepped to the plate with history on his side. He had already hit safely in 55 consecutive games, winning...
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David Hegler
- Jul 15, 2023
- 2 min
On This Day: Baseball's First No-Hitter
On July 15, 1876, Saint Louis Brown Stockings' George Bradley stepped on the mound on a hot streak. At the time, he was protecting a...
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David Hegler
- Jul 13, 2023
- 1 min
On This Day: Juan Marichal Wins the All-Star MVP
On July 13, 1965, Juan Marichal's star shone the brightest in a field of the era's greatest pitchers. It was a stacked mound that day in...
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David Hegler
- Jul 12, 2023
- 1 min
On This Day: Cy Young Wins His 300th
On July 12, 1901, Cy Young won his 300th game, beating the Philadelphia Athletics 5-3 in front of his hometown crowd at Boston's...
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David Hegler
- Jul 11, 2023
- 1 min
On This Day: Babe Ruth's Major League Debut
On July 11, 1914, 99 years ago today, an up-and-coming pitcher made his major league debut. Although the masses had yet to hear of him,...
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David Hegler
- Jul 10, 2023
- 1 min
On This Day: Carl Hubbell Strikes out Five Hall of Famers
Major League Baseball's All-Star Game was in just its second year of existence when it set up shop in the Polo Grounds on July 10, 1934....
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David Hegler
- Jul 9, 2023
- 1 min
On This Day: The Yellow Jackets become the Eagles
Ninety years ago today, July 9, 1933, the Frankford Yellow Jackets were sold to Bert Bell and his partners and joined the NFL. The...
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David Hegler
- Jul 8, 2023
- 2 min
On This Day: Jimmy Ray Hart Records Six RBIs in an Inning
Baseball is a game filled with wonder and excitement in each and every pitch. Sometimes, a team rides a wave of momentum, scoring gobs of...
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David Hegler
- Jul 7, 2023
- 2 min
On This Day: Jim Thorpe's Pentathlon Conquest
July 7, 1912 was a day filled with suspense and legendary achievements. The Summer Olympics were held in Stockholm, Sweden that summer...
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