This Day in Sports History

This Day in Sports History


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Roger Clemens Strikes out 20! – This DiSH for April 29
April 29, 2024

In 1986, Roger Clemens struck out 20, becoming the first player to do it. - In 1970, Jerry West sank a dramatic 3/4 court shot to send the NBA finals game into OT. - And in 1981, the New Orleans Sai

Dale Hunter’s Cheap Shot on Pierre Turgeon – This DiSH for April 28
April 28, 2024

In 1993, Washington's Dale Hunter delivered a cheap shot on New York Islander Pierre Turgeon after he intercepted Hunter's pass and scored to make it 5-1. - In 1965, Lyndsey Nelson broadcast a basebal

Babe Ruth says Goodbye – This DiSH for April 27
April 27, 2024

In 1947, it was 'Babe Ruth Day' at all major league ballparks. He addressed the crowd at Yankee Stadium. - In 1956, Rocky Marciano retired from boxing and did so as the only undefeated heavyweight ch

Baseball Player traded for Cases of Budweiser – This DiSH for April 26
April 26, 2024

In 2003, pitcher Nigel Thatch was traded to the Fullerton Flyers for 60 cases of Budweiser. Thatch was and still is an actor who wanted to play baseball. He acted in a series of Budweiser commercials

Phillie Phanatic made his debut – This DiSH for April 25
April 25, 2024

In 1978, the Phillie Phanatic made his debut. - In 1962, Harry Chiti became the first baseball player to be traded for himself. - In 2003, Mo Cheeks made the best assist of his career when he helped

Bob Cousy’s Last Game as a Celtic – This DiSH for April 24
April 24, 2024

In 1963. Bob Cousy played his last game as a Boston Celtic but the fact that he was a Celtic to begin with is an interesting story. - In 1945, Happy Chandler was named as Major League Baseball's Comm

Fernando Tatis, Sr hit 2 Grand Slams … in the same inning – This DiSH for April 23
April 23, 2024

In 1999, - Fernando Tatis, Sr hit a pair of grand slam homers off LA's Chan Ho Park in the third inning to become the first and still only player to do that. - In 1955, the Chicago White Sox scored 2

First Major League Baseball Game – This DiSH for April 22
April 22, 2024

In 1876, it was the first major league baseball game between the Boston Red Caps and the Philadelphia Athletics. - In 1947, the Philadelphia Warriors beat the Chicago Stags to win the BBA Championship

Rosie Ruiz’s Ruse at Boston Marathon – This DiSH for April 21
April 21, 2024

In 1981, Rosie Ruiz crossed the finish line as the women's winner of the Boston Marathon. But where had she come from? - In 1951, the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup in a series where all fi

Michael Jordan’s 63-point Playoff Game – This DiSH for April 20
April 20, 2024

In 1986, Michael Jordan scored a NBA playoff record 63 points against the Boston Celtics - In 1981, Toshihiko Seko and Allison Roe both set new records at the Boston Marathon. - In 1912, Fenway Park o