# This Day in Sports History Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837.md RSS feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/this-day-in-sports/ Official site: https://this-day-in-sports.captivate.fm/ Author: Thrive Sweet Productions Episodes: 958 ## Resource Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact. ## Machine-readable JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837 Markdown: https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837.md ## Episodes - [Roberto Clemente's One and Only, the first FBI man chasing Russian, and Lance Armstrong' won his first TdF - This DiSH for July 25](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/roberto-clemente-s-one-and-only-the-first-fbi-man-chasing-russian-and-lance-armstrong-won-his-first-tdf-this-dish-for-july-25) — 2026-07-25T05:00:00+00:00 - [Champagne Tony Lema killed in a plane crash, George 'Papa Bear' Halas averted disaster, and George Brett's 'Pine Tar Indicent' - This DiSH for July 24](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/champagne-tony-lema-killed-in-a-plane-crash-george-papa-bear-halas-averted-disaster-and-george-brett-s-pine-tar-indicent-this-dish-for-july-24) — 2026-07-24T05:00:00+00:00 - [Pro vs. College All-Stars Swan Song, Tiger became the youngest to win the Career Slam, and Greg LeMond](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/pro-vs-college-all-stars-swan-song-tiger-became-the-youngest-to-win-the-career-slam-and-greg-lemond) — 2026-07-23T05:00:00+00:00 - [MJ vs. Magic and the game you've never heard about - This DiSH for July 22](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/mj-vs-magic-and-the-game-you-ve-never-heard-about-this-dish-for-july-22) — 2026-07-22T05:00:00+00:00 - [Pumpsie Green debuted for the Boston Red Sox, Bob Melvin tossed before the first pitch, and David Beckham's MLS debut - This DiSH for July 21](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/pumpsie-green-debuted-for-the-boston-red-sox-bob-melvin-tossed-before-the-first-pitch-and-david-beckham-s-mls-debut-this-dish-for-july-21) — 2026-07-21T05:00:00+00:00 - [The Longest of Long Shots won the Open Championship, Gaylord Perry and the Man on the Moon, and LeMond in Yellow - This DiSH for July 20](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/the-longest-of-long-shots-won-the-open-championship-gaylord-perry-and-the-man-on-the-moon-and-lemond-in-yellow-this-dish-for-july-20) — 2026-07-20T05:00:00+00:00 - [A 59-year old Tom Watson came within a whisker of winning the Open Championship, Pete Rose sentenced to prison, and the first unassisted Triple Play - This DiSH for July 19](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/a-59-year-old-tom-watson-came-within-a-whisker-of-winning-the-open-championship-pete-rose-sentenced-to-prison-and-the-first-unassisted-triple-play-this-dish-for-july-19) — 2026-07-19T05:00:00+00:00 - [Two Titanic Survivors Battled Each Other in a Tennis Match, Jean Vandevelde's epic collapse, and Don Mattingly matched an interesting record - This DiSH for July 18](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/two-titanic-survivors-battled-each-other-in-a-tennis-match-jean-vandevelde-s-epic-collapse-and-don-mattingly-matched-an-interesting-record-this-dish-for-july-18) — 2026-07-18T05:00:00+00:00 - [An American scored the First World Cup Hat Trick, a Washing Machine used to make a Cycling record, and Two Triple Plays in one game - The DiSH for July 17](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/an-american-scored-the-first-world-cup-hat-trick-a-washing-machine-used-to-make-a-cycling-record-and-two-triple-plays-in-one-game-the-dish-for-july-17) — 2026-07-17T05:00:00+00:00 - [Uruguay stunned Brazil, Hale Irwin's Whiff cost him the Claret Jug, and Joe DiMaggio hit safely in his 56th straight game - This DiSH for July 16](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/uruguay-stunned-brazil-hale-irwin-s-whiff-cost-him-the-claret-jug-and-joe-dimaggio-hit-safely-in-his-56th-straight-game-this-dish-for-july-16) — 2026-07-16T11:15:00+00:00 - [Mission: Impossible - Albert Belle's Bat, Jim Thorpe's Stripped of Olympic medals, Terrell Owens misquoted Terrell Owens - This DiSH for July 15](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/mission-impossible-albert-belle-s-bat-jim-thorpe-s-stripped-of-olympic-medals-terrell-owens-misquoted-terrell-owens-this-dish-for-july-15) — 2026-07-15T05:00:00+00:00 - [Pete Rose bulldozed Ray Fosse, the Longest Wimbledon Final, and Jim Brown said, 'Take this job and shove it' - This DiSH for July 14](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/pete-rose-bulldozed-ray-fosse-the-longest-wimbledon-final-and-jim-brown-said-take-this-job-and-shove-it-this-dish-for-july-14) — 2026-07-14T05:00:00+00:00 - [First Ever World Cup Matches Played, NFL owners swapped their teams, and NASCAR's Davey Allison died - This DiSH for July 13](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/first-ever-world-cup-matches-played-nfl-owners-swapped-their-teams-and-nascar-s-davey-allison-died-this-dish-for-july-13) — 2026-07-13T05:00:00+00:00 - [Dennis Rodman vs. Karl Malone in the Ring, Death to Disco Night goes awry, and Nigel Mansell outpaces everybody - This DiSH for July 12](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/dennis-rodman-vs-karl-malone-in-the-ring-death-to-disco-night-goes-awry-and-nigel-mansell-outpaces-everybody-this-dish-for-july-12) — 2026-07-12T05:00:00+00:00 - [Babe Ruth's MLB Debut, Gene Sarazen Aced the Postage Stamp, and Bobby Knight arrested in San Juan - This DiSH for July 11](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/babe-ruth-s-mlb-debut-gene-sarazen-aced-the-postage-stamp-and-bobby-knight-arrested-in-san-juan-this-dish-for-july-11) — 2026-07-11T05:00:00+00:00 - [Brandi Chastain's World Cup Winner, Abby Wambach's Last Second Header, and Ben Hogan 'One and Done' at the Open - This DiSH for July 10](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/brandi-chastain-s-world-cup-winner-abby-wambach-s-last-second-header-and-ben-hogan-one-and-done-at-the-open-this-dish-for-july-10) — 2026-07-10T05:00:00+00:00 - [Zinedine Zidane's Header Costs France, New England got a Football Team, and 'Drive for Show, Putt for Dough' - This DiSH for July 9](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/zinedine-zidane-s-header-costs-france-new-england-got-a-football-team-and-drive-for-show-putt-for-dough-this-dish-for-july-9) — 2026-07-09T05:00:00+00:00 - [Germany 7 Brazil 1, the first Penalty Shoot Out at the World Cup, and the Havana Sugar Kings split town - This DiSH for July 8](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/germany-7-brazil-1-the-first-penalty-shoot-out-at-the-world-cup-and-the-havana-sugar-kings-split-town-this-dish-for-july-8) — 2026-07-08T05:00:00+00:00 - [Fortune tellers, Naked Women, and the World Cup Final - This DiSH for July 7](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/fortune-tellers-naked-women-and-the-world-cup-final-this-dish-for-july-7) — 2026-07-07T05:00:00+00:00 - [Chicago Cub Billy Jurges shot by his girlfriend - This DiSH for July 6 (Reprise)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/chicago-cub-billy-jurges-shot-by-his-girlfriend-this-dish-for-july-6-reprise) — 2026-07-06T05:00:00+00:00 - [Paolo Rossi's explosive return, Carli Lloyd's 18 minute Hat Trick, and the Dream Team qualified for the Olympics - This DiSH for July 5](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/paolo-rossi-s-explosive-return-carli-lloyd-s-18-minute-hat-trick-and-the-dream-team-qualified-for-the-olympics-this-dish-for-july-5) — 2026-07-05T05:00:00+00:00 - [EXTRA! EXTRA! Hear all about it! - An All-American Independence Day Special Episode - July 4th, 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/extra-extra-hear-all-about-it-an-all-american-independence-day-special-episode-july-4th-2026) — 2026-07-04T12:00:00+00:00 - [Three Lions heartbreak on PKs, Lou Gehrig said 'goodbye,' and Rick Camp's surprising home run - This DiSH for July 4th](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/three-lions-heartbreak-on-pks-lou-gehrig-said-goodbye-and-rick-camp-s-surprising-home-run-this-dish-for-july-4th) — 2026-07-04T05:00:00+00:00 - [Babe Didrikson Zaharias won the US Open, NFL Players went on Strike for the First time, and Tony Cloninger swung a big bat - This DiSH for July 3](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/babe-didrikson-zaharias-won-the-us-open-nfl-players-went-on-strike-for-the-first-time-and-tony-cloninger-swung-a-big-bat-this-dish-for-july-3) — 2026-07-03T05:00:00+00:00 - [The War Hero vs. the Draft Dodger, Major Leaguer Ed Delahanty fell off a bridge, and Short Pants at Wimbledon? - This DiSH for July 2](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/the-war-hero-vs-the-draft-dodger-major-leaguer-ed-delahanty-fell-off-a-bridge-and-short-pants-at-wimbledon-gasp-this-dish-for-july-2) — 2026-07-02T05:00:00+00:00 - [Tim Howard 'the Minister of Defense,' Rube Waddell's Immaculate Inning, and a No-Hitter in a loss - This DiSH for July 1](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/tim-howard-the-minister-of-defense-rube-waddell-s-immaculate-inning-and-a-no-hitter-in-a-loss-this-dish-for-july-1) — 2026-07-01T05:30:00+00:00 - [This DiSH Special Episode - Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/this-dish-special-episode-happy-bobby-bonilla-day) — 2026-07-01T04:30:00+00:00 - [Nap Lajoie's Socks nearly killed him, the Longest Pro Football Game in History, and Bobby Jones won another US Open - This DiSH for June 30](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/nap-lajoie-s-socks-nearly-killed-him-the-longest-pro-football-game-in-history-and-bobby-jones-won-another-us-open-this-dish-for-june-30) — 2026-06-30T05:00:00+00:00 - ['No Era Penal,' Pelé scored a brace in his WC Final debut, and 'The Miracle on Grass' - This DiSH for June 29](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/no-era-penal-pel-scored-a-brace-in-his-wc-final-debut-and-the-miracle-on-grass-this-dish-for-june-29) — 2026-06-29T05:00:00+00:00 - [Just scored four, Tyson took two bites out of Holyfield, and Frick told Cincy fans 'not so fast' - This DiSH for June 28](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/just-scored-four-tyson-took-two-bites-out-of-holyfield-and-frick-told-cincy-fans-not-so-fast-this-dish-for-june-28) — 2026-06-28T12:00:00+00:00 - [The Battle of Bern, Lee Trevino struck by lightning, and lightning struck twice for Willie McCovey - This DiSH for June 27](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/the-battle-of-bern-lee-trevino-struck-by-lightning-and-lightning-struck-twice-for-willie-mccovey-this-dish-for-june-27) — 2026-06-27T05:00:00+00:00 - [Denmark surprised Germany to win the UEFA Euro Cup, Patterson stunned by Johansson, Kobe Bryant drafted by the Hornets - This DiSH for June 26](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/denmark-surprised-germany-to-win-the-uefa-euro-cup-patterson-stunned-by-johansson-kobe-bryant-drafted-by-the-hornets-this-dish-for-june-26) — 2026-06-26T04:15:00+00:00 - [The Disgrace of Gijon, The Battle of Nuremburg, and Sugar Ray Robinson's eerie premonition came true - This DiSH for June 25](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/the-disgrace-of-gijon-the-battle-of-nuremburg-and-sugar-ray-robinson-s-eerie-premonition-came-true-this-dish-for-june-25) — 2026-06-25T05:00:00+00:00 - [Benny Fellhaber's Watershed Goal for the USMNT, the New Jersey Devils swept the Red Wings, and Bobby Jones tore up his scorecard and walked off - This DiSH for June 24](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/benny-fellhaber-s-watershed-goal-for-the-usmnt-the-new-jersey-devils-swept-the-red-wings-and-bobby-jones-tore-up-his-scorecard-and-walked-off-this-dish-for-june-24) — 2026-06-24T05:00:00+00:00 - [Landon Donovan's Miracle Goal, Jim Thome unclogged the logjam, and a most Unusual No-Hitter - This DiSH for June 23](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/landon-donovan-s-miracle-goal-jim-thome-unclogged-the-logjam-and-a-most-unusual-no-hitter-this-dish-for-june-23) — 2026-06-23T05:00:00+00:00 - [Maradona's Two Iconic World Cup goals vs. England, Escobar's Fatal Own Goal, and Joe Louis beat Max Schmelling - This DiSH for June 22](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/maradona-s-two-iconic-world-cup-goals-vs-england-escobar-s-fatal-own-goal-and-joe-louis-beat-max-schmelling-this-dish-for-june-22) — 2026-06-22T05:00:00+00:00 - [Did Peru throw their World Cup match against Argentina?, Controversial end to '88 NBA Finals, and LeBron won his first - This DiSH for June 21](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/did-peru-throw-their-world-cup-match-against-argentina-controversial-end-to-88-nba-finals-and-lebron-won-his-first-this-dish-for-june-21) — 2026-06-21T05:00:00+00:00 - ['Get it close, hell, I’m going to sink it,' Payne Stewart won the US Open, and Ken Venturi nearly died on his way to a win - This DiSH for June 20](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/get-it-close-hell-i-m-going-to-sink-it-payne-stewart-won-the-us-open-and-ken-venturi-nearly-died-on-his-way-to-a-win-this-dish-for-june-20) — 2026-06-20T05:00:00+00:00 - [Len Bias' Tragic Death, Carolina Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup, and the Steelers and Eagles Merged - This DiSH for June 19](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/len-bias-tragic-death-carolina-hurricanes-won-their-first-stanley-cup-and-the-steelers-and-eagles-merged-this-dish-for-june-19) — 2026-06-19T05:00:00+00:00 - [Tiger Woods Unreal US Open win, Golf Digest identified the World's Worst Golfer, and the Red Sox score 17 - This DiSH for June 18](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/tiger-woods-unreal-us-open-win-golf-digest-identified-the-world-s-worst-golfer-and-the-red-sox-score-17-this-dish-for-june-18) — 2026-06-18T04:30:00+00:00 - [The Greatest World Cup Match ever, USMNT beat Mexico Dos a Cero, and the OJ Bronco chase - This DiSH for June 17](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/the-greatest-world-cup-match-ever-usmnt-beat-mexico-dos-a-cero-and-the-oj-bronco-chase-this-dish-for-june-17) — 2026-06-17T05:00:00+00:00 - [2 quadrillion to one odds, Chicago RB Brian Piccolo died, and Kareem traded from Milwaukee to LA - This DiSH for June 16](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/2-quadrillion-to-one-odds-chicago-rb-brian-piccolo-died-and-kareem-traded-from-milwaukee-to-la-this-dish-for-june-16) — 2026-06-16T05:00:00+00:00 - [Shinnecock Hills returned to US Open rotation, Johnny Vander Meer pitched his 2nd straight no-hitter, and a rainout at the Astrodome - This DiSH for June 15](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/shinnecock-hills-returned-to-us-open-rotation-johnny-vander-meer-pitched-his-2nd-straight-no-hitter-and-a-rainout-at-the-astrodome-this-dish-for-june-15) — 2026-06-15T05:00:00+00:00 - [New York broke a 54-year old curse, Detroit's Microwave heated up just in time, and Philly's Eddie Waitkus shot by a crazed fan - This DiSH for June 14](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/new-york-broke-a-54-year-old-curse-detroit-s-microwave-heated-up-just-in-time-and-philly-s-eddie-waitkus-shot-by-a-crazed-fan-this-dish-for-june-14) — 2026-06-14T11:15:00+00:00 - [Ben Hogan won his 4th US Open, the 'Cinderella Man' fight, and Steve Kerr hit the championship game winner - This DiSH for June 13](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/ben-hogan-won-his-4th-us-open-the-cinderella-man-fight-and-steve-kerr-hit-the-championship-game-winner-this-dish-for-june-13) — 2026-06-13T05:00:00+00:00 - [Dock Ellis' LSD No-Hitter, Ben Roethlisberger's Motorcycle Accident, and the Bulls won their first NBA Title - This DiSH June 12](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/dock-ellis-lsd-no-hitter-ben-roethlisberger-s-motorcycle-accident-and-the-bulls-won-their-first-nba-title-this-dish-june-12) — 2026-06-12T05:00:00+00:00 - [Catastrophe at LeMans, Tragedy in a Tall Ships race, and Michael Jordan's 'Flu Game' - This DiSH for June 11](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/catastrophe-at-lemans-tragedy-in-a-tall-ships-race-and-michael-jordan-s-flu-game-this-dish-for-june-11) — 2026-06-11T17:30:00+00:00 - [This DiSH Soccer Special - The Match that Changed the Game, Benny Fellhaber's Important Goal, and Abby Wambach scored a Stunner](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/this-dish-soccer-special-the-match-that-changed-the-game-benny-fellhaber-s-important-goal-and-abby-wambach-scored-a-stunner) — 2026-06-11T05:00:00+00:00 - [Episode Swap: An American Game: A Boycott is a Flat Circle - The 1980 US Olympic Soccer Team](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/episode-swap-an-american-game-a-boycott-is-a-flat-circle-the-1980-us-olympic-soccer-team) — 2026-06-10T10:00:00+00:00 - [A 15-year old in MLB, Al Geiberger became 'Mr. 59,' and Lusia Harris drafted by the Jazz - This DiSH for June 9](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/a-15-year-old-in-mlb-al-geiberger-became-mr-59-and-lusia-harris-drafted-by-the-jazz-this-dish-for-june-9) — 2026-06-10T05:00:00+00:00 - [Bobby Valentine goes 'Undercover Boss,' Ted Williams' Monster Shot, and the Last Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup - This DiSH for June 9](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/bobby-valentine-goes-undercover-boss-ted-williams-monster-shot-and-the-last-canadian-team-to-win-the-stanley-cup-this-dish-for-june-9) — 2026-06-09T05:00:00+00:00 - [Pirates gave up a 10-run lead, Larry Bird's Greatest Game, and the Jazz Moved to Utah - This DiSH for June 8](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/pirates-gave-up-a-10-run-lead-larry-bird-s-greatest-game-and-the-jazz-moved-to-utah-this-dish-for-june-8) — 2026-06-08T04:15:00+00:00 - [Drazen Petrovic killed in car accident, Bo Jackson drafted by the KC Royals, and the Bulls dog walked the Jazz - This DiSH for June 7](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/drazen-petrovic-killed-in-car-accident-bo-jackson-drafted-by-the-kc-royals-and-the-bulls-dog-walked-the-jazz-this-dish-for-june-7) — 2026-06-07T04:15:00+00:00 - [NHL's Power Play Makeover, McHale's arm bar Decked Rambis, and Joe Namath quit football - This DiSH for June 6](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/nhl-s-power-play-makeover-mchale-s-arm-bar-decked-rambis-and-joe-namath-quit-football-this-dish-for-june-6) — 2026-06-06T05:00:00+00:00 - [Canes Win a Wild One in '06, Dave Winfield drafted for the Fourth Time, and War Admiral won the Triple Crown - This DiSH for June 5](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/canes-win-a-wild-one-in-06-dave-winfield-drafted-for-the-fourth-time-and-war-admiral-won-the-triple-crown-this-dish-for-june-5) — 2026-06-05T05:00:00+00:00 - [The Greatest NBA Game, Chris Chelios oldest to win the Cup, and 10 cent Beer Night goes awry - This DiSH for June 4](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/the-greatest-nba-game-chris-chelios-oldest-to-win-the-cup-and-10-cent-beer-night-goes-awry-this-dish-for-june-4) — 2026-06-04T05:00:00+00:00 - [Michael Jordan Shrugged, New York Cosmos signed Pelé, and Tiger made another Impossible Shot - This DiSH for June 3](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/michael-jordan-shrugged-new-york-cosmos-signed-pel-and-tiger-made-another-impossible-shot-this-dish-for-june-3) — 2026-06-03T05:00:00+00:00 - [The 28-out Perfect Game, New York Knicks frustration over the years, and Babe Ruth retired - This DiSH for June 2](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/the-28-out-perfect-game-new-york-knicks-frustration-over-the-years-and-babe-ruth-retired-this-dish-for-june-2) — 2026-06-02T05:00:00+00:00 - [Seattle's first title in 62 years, Mr. Game Seven did it again, and Madden Football debuted - This DiSH for June 1](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/seattle-s-first-title-in-62-years-mr-game-seven-did-it-again-and-madden-football-debuted-this-dish-for-june-1) — 2026-06-01T05:00:00+00:00 - [World Cup Stunner, San Antonio's Sean Elliott's Memorial Day Miracle, and the rarest of the rare in MLB - This DiSH for May 31](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/world-cup-stunner-san-antonio-s-sean-elliott-s-memorial-day-miracle-and-the-rarest-of-the-rare-in-mlb-this-dish-for-may-31) — 2026-05-31T12:00:00+00:00 - [Bama Rowell's Bomb Inspired a scene in 'The Natural,' Janet Guthrie lines up with the NASCAR boys, and Steve Prefontaine died - This DiSH for May 30](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/bama-rowell-s-bomb-inspired-a-scene-in-the-natural-janet-guthrie-lines-up-with-the-nascar-boys-and-steve-prefontaine-died-this-dish-for-may-30) — 2026-05-30T05:00:00+00:00 - [Eleven in 13, Niekro vs. Niekro, and Lenny Randle's Revenge - This DiSH for May 29](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/eleven-in-13-niekro-vs-niekro-and-lenny-randle-s-revenge-this-dish-for-may-29) — 2026-05-29T05:00:00+00:00 - [Heysel Stadium Disaster - This DiSH for May 29](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/heysel-stadium-disaster-this-dish-for-may-29) — 2026-05-29T04:30:00+00:00 - [Dodgers and Giants given Thumbs up to move West, Barry Bonds hit #715, and 'No Water for the Goalie' - This DiSH for May 28](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/dodgers-and-giants-given-thumbs-up-to-move-west-barry-bonds-hit-715-and-no-water-for-the-goalie-this-dish-for-may-28) — 2026-05-28T05:00:00+00:00 - [Pistons snub the Bulls on their way out, Hubbell's 24th straight win, and Tony Stewart pulled off the 'Memorial Day Double' - This DiSH for May 27](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/pistons-snub-the-bulls-on-their-way-out-hubbell-s-24th-straight-win-and-tony-stewart-pulled-off-the-memorial-day-double-this-dish-for-may-27) — 2026-05-27T05:00:00+00:00 - [Harvey Haddix Perfect for 12 ... and lost, 'Bird steals the ball,' and the NFL and ABC agreed to Monday Night Football - This DiSH for May 26](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/harvey-haddix-perfect-for-12-and-lost-bird-steals-the-ball-and-the-nfl-and-abc-agreed-to-monday-night-football-this-dish-for-may-26) — 2026-05-26T05:00:00+00:00 - [Ali's Phantom Punch, Babe's Final Homers, and the Worst Soccer Stadium Disaster - This DiSH for May 25](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/ali-s-phantom-punch-babe-s-final-homers-and-the-worst-soccer-stadium-disaster-this-dish-for-may-25) — 2026-05-25T05:00:00+00:00 - [The Wildest Indy 500, First Night MLB Game, and Cubs Fans Arrested at Wrigley - This DiSH for May 24](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/the-wildest-indy-500-first-night-mlb-game-and-cubs-fans-arrested-at-wrigley-this-dish-for-may-24) — 2026-05-24T05:00:00+00:00 - [Tunney and Greb in a 'back-alley mugging,' Phil Mickelson won the PGA, and a Fateful Coin Flip - This DiSH for May 23](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/tunney-and-greb-in-a-back-alley-mugging-phil-mickelson-won-the-pga-and-a-fateful-coin-flip-this-dish-for-may-23) — 2026-05-23T05:00:00+00:00 - [LeBron's First Playoff Game Winner, the Kentucky Colonels won the ABA Title, and boxer Oscar Bonavena killed - This DiSH for May 22](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/lebron-s-first-playoff-game-winner-the-kentucky-colonels-won-the-aba-title-and-boxer-oscar-bonavena-killed-this-dish-for-may-22) — 2026-05-22T05:00:00+00:00 - [Ralph Sampson's Wild Shot Sank the Lakers, the Tide Slide, and the Dodgers score 15 in the 1st - This DiSH for May 21](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/ralph-sampson-s-wild-shot-sank-the-lakers-the-tide-slide-and-the-dodgers-score-15-in-the-1st-this-dish-for-may-21) — 2026-05-21T05:00:00+00:00 - [Was Kobe intentionally poisoned during the WCF?, Rasheed Wallace ejected for staring, and Babe Ruth reinstated - This DiSH for May 20](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/was-kobe-intentionally-poisoned-during-the-wcf-rasheed-wallace-ejected-for-staring-and-babe-ruth-reinstated-this-dish-for-may-20) — 2026-05-20T05:00:00+00:00 - [Flyers won their first Stanley Cup, Gordie Howe's Aeros won the AVCO Cup, Willie T. Ribbs qualified for the Indy 50 - This DiSH for May 19](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/flyers-won-their-first-stanley-cup-gordie-howe-s-aeros-won-the-avco-cup-willie-t-ribbs-qualified-for-the-indy-50-this-dish-for-may-19) — 2026-05-19T05:00:00+00:00 - [Ernie Davis and Jim Brown died 60 years apart, Randy Johnson Perfect against Atlanta, and US beat China 1-0 - This DiSH for May 18](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/ernie-davis-and-jim-brown-died-60-years-apart-randy-johnson-perfect-against-atlanta-and-us-beat-china-1-0-this-dish-for-may-18) — 2026-05-18T05:00:00+00:00 - [NY Islanders win their 4th straight Stanley Cup, 45 Runs in Wrigley, and 'The Pass in the Grass' - This DiSH for May 17](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/ny-islanders-win-their-4th-straight-stanley-cup-45-runs-in-wrigley-and-the-pass-in-the-grass-this-dish-for-may-17) — 2026-05-17T05:00:00+00:00 - [The Yankees and the 'Copa Incident,' Larry Bird's Bar Fight, and Rick Barry brawling 'on an island' - This DiSH for May 16](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/the-yankees-and-the-copa-incident-larry-bird-s-bar-fight-and-rick-barry-brawling-on-an-island-this-dish-for-may-16) — 2026-05-16T05:00:00+00:00 - [Ty Cobb assaulted a fan in the stands, Len Barker threw a Perfect Game, and the longest Stanley Cup Final - This DiSH for May 15](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/ty-cobb-assaulted-a-fan-in-the-stands-len-barker-threw-a-perfect-game-and-the-longest-stanley-cup-final-this-dish-for-may-15) — 2026-05-15T05:00:00+00:00 - [Sinden surprisingly retires from the Bruins, English football's 'darkest moment,' and Mickey Mantle blasted his 500th - This DiSH for May 14](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/sinden-surprisingly-retires-from-the-bruins-english-football-s-darkest-moment-and-mickey-mantle-blasted-his-500th-this-dish-for-may-14) — 2026-05-14T13:00:00+00:00 - [Sergio Aguerro lifted Man City to EPL Title, Pete Rose's Lifetime Ban Lifted, and the first 'Battle of the Sexes' - This DiSH for May 13](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/sergio-aguerro-lifted-man-city-to-epl-title-pete-rose-s-lifetime-ban-lifted-and-the-first-battle-of-the-sexes-this-dish-for-may-13) — 2026-05-13T05:00:00+00:00 - [Alphonso de Portago killed during Mille Miglia, Adam Petty killed in a practice crash, and Kobe Bryant forgot how to shoot - This DiSH for May 12](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/alphonso-de-portago-killed-during-mille-miglia-adam-petty-killed-in-a-practice-crash-and-kobe-bryant-forgot-how-to-shoot-this-dish-for-may-12) — 2026-05-12T05:00:00+00:00 - [Ted Turner managed the Atlanta Braves, There's No Tying in Baseball, and Dr. J defied gravity - This DiSH for May 11](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/ted-turner-managed-the-atlanta-braves-there-s-no-tying-in-baseball-and-dr-j-defied-gravity-this-dish-for-may-11) — 2026-05-11T05:00:00+00:00 - [Bobby Cox and his Atlanta Braves rally for 7 in the 9th, Bobby Orr's 'Superman Goal,' and Putin scored either 8 or 10 goals - This DiSH for May 10](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/bobby-cox-and-his-atlanta-braves-rally-for-7-in-the-9th-bobby-orr-s-superman-goal-and-putin-scored-either-8-or-10-goals-this-dish-for-may-10) — 2026-05-10T10:00:00+00:00 - [Richard Petty Horrific Darlington Crash, Longest Game in the MLB History, and one bird helped another Bird - This DiSH for May 9](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/richard-petty-horrific-darlington-crash-longest-game-in-the-mlb-history-and-one-bird-helped-another-bird-this-dish-for-may-9) — 2026-05-09T10:00:00+00:00 - ['Here comes Willis Reed,' Bryce Harper's Statistical Oddity, and Sergio Garcia's collapse - This DiSH for May 8](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/here-comes-willis-reed-bryce-harper-s-statistical-oddity-and-sergio-garcia-s-collapse-this-dish-for-may-8) — 2026-05-08T05:00:00+00:00 - [Michael Jordan hit 'the Shot,' Denver Nuggets first 8 seed to beat a 1, and Allen Iverson's 'Practice' rant, and](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/michael-jordan-hit-the-shot-denver-nuggets-first-8-seed-to-beat-a-1-and-allen-iverson-s-practice-rant-and) — 2026-05-07T05:00:00+00:00 - [Roger Bannister ran a 4-minute mile, 'The Fighting Finish' at Churchill Downs, Kerry Wood K'd 20 - This DiSH for May 6](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/roger-bannister-ran-a-4-minute-mile-the-fighting-finish-at-churchill-downs-kerry-wood-k-d-20-this-dish-for-may-6) — 2026-05-06T05:30:00+00:00 - [One Mile in 3:59.4 - May 6, 1954](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/one-mile-in-3-59-4-may-6-1954) — 2026-05-06T04:45:00+00:00 - [Cy Young's Perfect Game, Leon Day's Opening Day No Hitter, and Larry Bird played with a concussion - This DiSH for May 5](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/cy-young-s-perfect-game-leon-day-s-opening-day-no-hitter-and-larry-bird-played-with-a-concussion-this-dish-for-may-5) — 2026-05-05T05:00:00+00:00 - [Alexander Mogilny defected to the US, somebody stole the Pace Car, and Kingman's Moon Shot - This DiSH for May 4](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/alexander-mogilny-defected-to-the-us-somebody-stole-the-pace-car-and-kingman-s-moon-shot-this-dish-for-may-4) — 2026-05-04T05:00:00+00:00 - [Lou Gehrig ended his streak, first official night game, and Stanley and Stanley FA Cup match - This DiSH for May 2](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/lou-gehrig-ended-his-streak-first-official-night-game-and-stanley-and-stanley-fa-cup-match-this-dish-for-may-2) — 2026-05-02T05:00:00+00:00 - [Ayrton Senna killed at Imola, 3 spectators killed at Charlotte, and a pitcher won a game without throwing a pitch - This DiSH for May 1](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/ayrton-senna-killed-at-imola-3-spectators-killed-at-charlotte-and-a-pitcher-won-a-game-without-throwing-a-pitch-this-dish-for-may-1) — 2026-05-01T05:00:00+00:00 - [Monica Seles attacked on the court, the Milwaukee Bucks quickest to the title, and Bill Russell traded to the Celtics - The DiSH for April 30](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/monica-seles-attacked-on-the-court-the-milwaukee-bucks-quickest-to-the-title-and-bill-russell-traded-to-the-celtics-the-dish-for-april-30) — 2026-04-30T05:00:00+00:00 - [Clemens struck out 20 in 9, Blackhawks and Rangers played a 3OT thriller, and Jerry West buried a 60-footer - This DiSH for April 29](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/clemens-struck-out-20-in-9-blackhawks-and-rangers-played-a-3ot-thriller-and-jerry-west-buried-a-60-footer-this-dish-for-april-29) — 2026-04-29T10:00:00+00:00 - [Hurricanes scored 2 goals in final 90 seconds, 93-over at a PGA Event, and Ali refused induction - This DiSH for April 28](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/hurricanes-scored-2-goals-in-final-90-seconds-93-over-at-a-pga-event-and-ali-refused-induction-this-dish-for-april-28) — 2026-04-28T05:00:00+00:00 - [Rocky Marciano retired undefeated, Lakers make the move West, and MLB paid tribute to Babe Ruth - This DiSH for April 27](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/rocky-marciano-retired-undefeated-lakers-make-the-move-west-and-mlb-paid-tribute-to-babe-ruth-this-dish-for-april-27) — 2026-04-27T05:00:00+00:00 - [Baltimore Colts Draft John Elway, Kobe switches from 8 to 24, and a player traded for Budweiser - This DiSH for April 26](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/baltimore-colts-draft-john-elway-kobe-switches-from-8-to-24-and-a-player-traded-for-budweiser-this-dish-for-april-26) — 2026-04-26T05:00:00+00:00 - [Boston Celtics Drafted Chuck Cooper, the Phillie Phanatic debuted, and a Player traded for Himself - This DiSH for April 25](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/boston-celtics-drafted-chuck-cooper-the-phillie-phanatic-debuted-and-a-player-traded-for-himself-this-dish-for-april-25) — 2026-04-25T10:00:00+00:00 - [Celtics win another title in Cousy's Last Game, Chargers select Eli Manning, and MLB's American League debuted - This DiSH for April 24](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/celtics-win-another-title-in-cousy-s-last-game-chargers-select-eli-manning-and-mlb-s-american-league-debuted-this-dish-for-april-24) — 2026-04-24T10:00:00+00:00 - [Jerry West's 53 soon inspired the NBA logo, Fernando Tatis tattooed two Grand Slams, and Ken Johnson threw a no-hitter and lost - This DiSH for April 23](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/jerry-west-s-53-soon-inspired-the-nba-logo-fernando-tatis-tattooed-two-grand-slams-and-ken-johnson-threw-a-no-hitter-and-lost-this-dish-for-april-23) — 2026-04-23T10:00:00+00:00 - [First Major League Baseball Game, Atlanta Braves' streak ended, and only one Sailor finished a Yacht race - This DiSH for April 22](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/first-major-league-baseball-game-atlanta-braves-streak-ended-and-only-one-sailor-finished-a-yacht-race-this-dish-for-april-22) — 2026-04-22T05:00:00+00:00 - [Carolina Hurricanes win with .02 left, Bill Barilko's 'Flying Slap Shot' won the Cup, and Rosie Ruiz's Ruse - This DiSH for April 21](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/carolina-hurricanes-win-with-02-left-bill-barilko-s-flying-slap-shot-won-the-cup-and-rosie-ruiz-s-ruse-this-dish-for-april-21) — 2026-04-21T05:00:00+00:00 - [MJ poured in 63, Fenway Park opened, and Greg LeMond shot by his brother-in-law - This DiSH for April 20](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/mj-poured-in-63-fenway-park-opened-and-greg-lemond-shot-by-his-brother-in-law-this-dish-for-april-20) — 2026-04-20T04:45:00+00:00 - [Sixers and Pistons Brawl in the Palace, the Exploding Scoreboard debuted at Comiskey, and Katherine Switzer first woman to run the Boston Marathon - This DiSH for April 19](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/sixers-and-pistons-brawl-in-the-palace-the-exploding-scoreboard-debuted-at-comiskey-and-katherine-switzer-first-woman-to-run-the-boston-marathon-this-dish-for-april-19) — 2026-04-19T04:45:00+00:00 - [Bill Russell's 30/40 game 7 heroics, Maple Leafs overcame 0-3 deficit to win the Cup, and Moses Malone Led the way to the Promised Land - This DiSH for April 18](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837/bill-russell-s-30-40-game-7-heroics-maple-leafs-overcame-0-3-deficit-to-win-the-cup-and-moses-malone-led-the-way-to-the-promised-land-this-dish-for-april-18) — 2026-04-18T04:30:00+00:00 ## Actions Episode pages expose an explicit `request_transcript` action. 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