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This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Aug 8

Cobb was still in the minor leagues but just a few weeks from going to play for the Detroit Tigers when he got the telegram of his father's tragic death. Find out the rest of the story on today's edition of #thisdayinsportshistory the #podcast

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This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Aug 7

Check out that story and also learn about the 'Mile of the Century', Jim Furyk becoming 'Mr. 58' and more that happened on #thisdayinsportshistory #podcast
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This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Aug 6

It's a story that has taken on a mythic quality ... Wade Boggs casually drank 73 beers on a cross country flight. He then went out the next day and went 2-5 with a double and an RBI against the Angels, plus more beer and baseball #thisdayinsportshistory #podcast
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This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Jul 21

Did he or didn't he? Check out today's episode of 'This Day in Sports History' for a great, yet dubious story from Bo Jackson. open.spotify.com/episode/2sZt...

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This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Jul 7

What happened in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on July 7th, 2002 onboard the Hakuna Mutata, a 55-foot luxury catamaran owned by former NBA basketball player Bison Dele?
Here today's episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/033J...

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This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Jul 6

'Chicago Cub Shot by Jilted Lover' Check out today's episode for the full story. open.spotify.com/episode/2uDf...

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This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Jun 24

Updated the cover art for the podcast to make it colorful. Check out today's episode on #spotify #applepodcasts #iHeart or wherever you get your podcasts.

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This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Apr 29

Wait! I thought the current administration was all about transparency? 'The most transparent ever' or something like that. How is showing how much the tariffs are costing you hostile? It's transparent.

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This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Apr 17

He was legally blind, refused to wear glasses, and driving at night with shaded headlights. Danger and disaster at every turn. A crash would have upended the entire operation. Listen to the story on today's 'This Day in Sports History' podcast.
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#worldwar2 #jamesbond #ianfleming

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This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Apr 14

Check out today's episode for the full story, plus Tiger's unlikeliest major win. Also, why did Roberto De Vincenzo say, 'what a big stupid I am?' and the Montreal Canadiens won their 5th straight Stanley Cup. bit.ly/4cu2SPs
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#lalakers #nba #bostonceltics #nbaplayoffs #mastersgolf

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This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Apr 14

Check out today's episode of 'This Day in Sports History.' Elgin Baylor scored an NBA finals record 61 points, Tiger's unlikeliest major win and a synthetic grass playing surface was installed for the first time. Plus Boban became a 'man of the people' with his act of giving. bit.ly/4cu2SPs

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This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Apr 11

Check out today's #thisdayinsportshistory episode. Frozen Four Freaky Finish, Ron Hextall did what?, and even a non-sports fun fact about Chef Boyardee that I bet you didn't know. open.spotify.com/episode/6jBC...
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#nba #frozenfour #masters #mlb #nba

This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Apr 10

This was a Tim Floyd coached, Toni Kukoc led Bulls team that managed only 13 wins and finished last in the East. They did get the ping pong ball to come up right in the draft lottery though and selected Duke's Elton Brand with the number one overall pick in the '99 NBA Draft.
#NBA #ChicagoBulls

This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Apr 9

Kobe. Tough choice of course but Jordan's and his game is nearly duplicative. Plus he and Shaq only tolerated each other (in winning three straight titles, sure) but I'm not cutting the Diesel.

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This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Apr 9

Check out today's episode of This Day in Sports History for the story on why Vijay Singh's win on this day in 2000 was the end of century's long era. open.spotify.com/episode/0Bll...
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#masters #titleist #tigerwoods

This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Apr 9

The Dallas Stars became the first team in NHL history to give up a three goal lead in the final minute of the game to lose. Leading 5-2 with 60 seconds to play, Aatu Raty scored. Pius Suter scored a pair in the final 30 seconds to force overtime and then Kiefer Sherwood scored the game winner in OT.

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This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Apr 9

Check out today's episode of 'This Day in Sports History' for the story of the greatest scoring battle in NBA history. Plus get ready for the Masters with stories of a great comeback, an epic meltdown, and why the 2000 Masters was the end of an era. open.spotify.com/episode/0Bll...
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#NBA #Masters

This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Mar 28

On this day in 1990, Michael Jordan had his best game as a pro with a career best 69 pts and 18 rebs. It was also the best statistically significant performance by any player in NBA history. What do I mean by that? Listen to today's edition of #thisdayinsportshistory the podcast. bit.ly/42m9YSK

This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Mar 26

On this day in 1973, UCLA's Bill Walton set the record for the most points scored in the NCAA Championship game when he dropped 44 on Memphis State. He was a near perfect 21 of 22 from the field. Learn more on today's episode of #thisdayinsportshistory podcast.
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This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Mar 24

On this day in 2007, Anthony Atkinson scored 10 pts in the final 45 seconds to turn a 7 point deficit into a win for Barton over undefeated and defending national champ Winona State in the D2 National Championship. Hear more on today's episode of #thisdayinsportshistory
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This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Mar 23

On this day in 1963, the Saturday Evening Post published an article with the story of an Alabama/Georgia football game being fixed the previous fall. Hear the story on today's #thisdayinsportshistory
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This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Mar 21

Several teams suffered tough losses yesterday but on this day in 1970, it was the origin of 'the Agony of Defeat' as Vinko Bogataj went flailing off the ski jump in Obertsdorf. Hear more on today's #thisdayinsportshistory
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'The Agony of Defeat' origin story, Jimmy Connors storms off the court, and Ben Hogan finally wins - This DiSH for March 21

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This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Mar 20

On this day in 1954, tiny Milan High School defeated mighty Muncie Central High to win the Indiana State Basketball Championship. The game was the inspiration for the movie 'Hoosiers' starring Gene Hackman. Here more on today's episode of #thisdayinsportshistory

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This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Mar 18

My daily sports history podcast to keep me sane and focused on something other than the daily chaos. Thanks John for the encouragement to keep posting. I've struggled with that. Love your books! bit.ly/4icCJXH

Steve Nash and Santa Clara stun Arizona, Cardiac Pack survives 1st rd scare, and the Highest Scoring NCAA Tournament Game - This DiSH for March 18

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This Day in Sports History @thisdish.bsky.social · Mar 18

On this day in 1990, Jeff Fryer set an #ncaatournament record with 11 3-pointers in a win against Michigan in the highest scoring game in tournament history. #thisdayinsportshistory
There's more in today's episode: bit.ly/4icCJXH
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#loyolamarymount #michigan #sportstrivia #marchmadness