This Day in Sports History

This Day in Sports History: Jim Benton is First NFL Receiver to Record 300 Yards in a Game

Nov 221 min read

This Day in Sports History: Jim Benton is First NFL Receiver to Record 300 Yards in a Game

In more than 100 years, there have been just six men to gain 300 or more yards receiving in an NFL game. No matter the player, the...

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This Day in Sports History: The Kings Begin the NBA's Longest Road Losing Streak

David Hegler

Nov 201 min read

This Day in Sports History: The Kings Begin the NBA's Longest Road Losing Streak

Since their earliest days in the league, the Sacramento Kings have displayed a fondness for ineptitude that is both laughable and...

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This Day in Sports History: Mike Marshall is First Relief Pitcher to Win the Cy Young

David Hegler

Nov 61 min read

This Day in Sports History: Mike Marshall is First Relief Pitcher to Win the Cy Young

Normally, the Cy Young Award is thought to be reserved for starting pitchers. But occasionally, a relief pitcher comes along that is so...

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This Day in Sports History: The Dodgers Sell Ebbetts Field

David Hegler

Oct 301 min read

This Day in Sports History: The Dodgers Sell Ebbetts Field

The Dodgers won the World Series today, beating the New York Yankees in thrilling fashion. Coincidentally, they sold Ebbetts Field...

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This Day in Sports History: The A's Win The Ultimate Battle of the Bay

David Hegler

Oct 281 min read

This Day in Sports History: The A's Win The Ultimate Battle of the Bay

On October 28, 1989, 35 years ago today, the Oakland A's won their last world championship in Oakland. Rickey Henderson got things going...

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This Day in Sports History: Steve Carlton becomes the first Four-Time Cy Young Winner

David Hegler

Oct 261 min read

This Day in Sports History: Steve Carlton becomes the first Four-Time Cy Young Winner

The Cy Young Award is one of the most prestigious individual honors in all of sports. Those who win the annual award belong to a very...

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This Day in Sports History: A's Bring First Title to Oakland

David Hegler

Oct 221 min read

This Day in Sports History: A's Bring First Title to Oakland

On October 22, 1972, Pete Rose launched Rollie Fingers' pitch to left-field, hoping that it would be enough to bring his beloved...

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This Day in Sports History: The First Basketball Game is Played

David Hegler

Dec 21, 20231 min read

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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This Day in Sports History: The First NFL Championship Game

David Hegler

Dec 16, 20232 min read

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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This Day in Sports History: Dodgers Sign Sandy Koufax

David Hegler

Dec 14, 20231 min read

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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This Day in Sports History: Gale Sayers Scores Six Touchdowns

David Hegler

Dec 12, 20232 min read

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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This Day in Sports History: The Angels are Born

David Hegler

Dec 6, 20231 min read

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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This Day in Sports History: Ron Santo is the First to Invoke the "10-and-5 Rule"

David Hegler

Dec 5, 20231 min read

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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This Day in Sports History: Dave Righetti wins Rookie of the Year

David Hegler

Nov 30, 20231 min read

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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This Day in Sports History: Joe Bellino wins the Heisman

David Hegler

Nov 29, 20231 min read

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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This Day in Sports History: Dub Jones Scores Six Touchdowns

David Hegler

Nov 25, 20231 min read

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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On this Day: Jerry Rice became the All-Time Touchdown King

David Hegler

Sep 5, 20232 min read

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, 20232 min read

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, 20232 min read

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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On This Day: Juan Marichal Wins the All-Star MVP

David Hegler

Jul 13, 20231 min read

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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