Sports History
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This Day In Sports History (January 6th) – Lenny Wilkens
It was on this day in 1995 that Atlanta Hawks head coach Lenny Wilkens recorded his 939th career victory. Wilkens broke the record that was previously held by legendary Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach. At the time of his retirement, Wilkens was the all-time leader in both wins and losses as a head coach in [...]
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This Day In Sports History (January 5th) – Pete Maravich
It was on this day in 1988 that former NBA great Pete Maravich passed away. Maravich died of a heart attack while playing a pickup basketball game in Pasadena, California. “Pistol Pete” Maravich attended Louisiana State University and is one of the greatest players in men’s NCAA Division I history. Although his dream was to [...]
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This Day In Sports History (December 30th) – Wayne Gretzky
It was on this day in 1981 that Edmonton Oilers center Wayne Gretzky scored his 50th goal of the season in just his 39th game. Gretzky broke the record of 50 goals in 50 games that was held by both Maurice Richard and Mike Bossy. Wayne Gretzky entered game #39 with 45 goals and needed [...]
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This Day In Sports History (December 23rd) – Immaculate Reception
It was on this day in 1972 that the Pittsburgh Steelers and Oakland Raiders played in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The game is most remembered for the “Immaculate Reception” made by Steelers running back Franco Harris. The play occurred when the Steelers faced a fourth-and-10 from their [...]
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This Day In Sports History (December 22nd) – Brandon Morrow
It was on this day in 2009 that the Toronto Blue Jays sent relief pitcher Brandon League and minor league outfielder Johermyn Chavez to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for starting pitcher Brandon Morrow. Although the Mariners used him mainly as a relief pitcher, the Jays planned on using Morrow as a starter and a [...]
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This Day In Sports History (December 16th) – O.J. Simpson
It was on this day in 1973 that Buffalo Bills running back O.J. Simpson became the first man to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season. Simpson accomplished the feat in just 14 games as that was the length of the schedule at the time. Simpson entered the final game of the season [...]
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This Day In Sports History (December 15th) – Joe Montana
It was on this day in 1997 that the San Francisco 49ers retired the #16 jersey formerly worn by quarterback Joe Montana. The ceremony came at halftime of the 49ers game against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football. Montana spent the first 14 years of his career with the San Francisco 49ers, leading them [...]
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This Day In Sports History (December 9th) – Eddie George
It was on this day in 1995 that Ohio State University running back Eddie George was named as the Heisman Trophy winner. George beat out future NFL stars Peyton Manning, Keyshawn Johnson and Warrick Dunn to take home the award. In his first couple of seasons at Ohio State, George battled fumbling issues, which led [...]
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This Day In Sports History (December 8th) – Charles Barkley
It was on this day in 1999 that Houston Rockets forward Charles Barkley ruptured his left quadriceps tendon. The injury occurred in Philadelphia, where Barkley’s career began 15 years earlier. Charles Barkley was one of the fiercest competitors and best rebounders that the NBA had ever seen. He averaged a double-double in points and rebounds [...]
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This Day In Sports History (December 2nd) – Andre Ware
It was on this day in 1989 that University of Houston quarterback Andre Ware was named the Heisman Trophy winner. Ware became the first black quarterback to win the prestigious award. The 1989 season was Ware’s junior year and he had an outstanding season, throwing for 4,699 yards, 44 touchdowns, and setting an incredible 26 [...]
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This Day In Sports History (December 1st) – Latrell Spreewell
It was on this day in 1997 that Golden State Warriors guard Latrell Spreewell attacked his head coach, P.J. Carlesimo. The incident took place at a Warriors practice, with Spreewell dragging Carlesimo to the floor and choking him before his teammates intervened. Coach Carlesimo yelled at Spreewell, telling him to make crisper passes, to which [...]
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This Day In Sports History (November 25th) – Alonzo Mourning
It was on this day in 2003 that New Jersey Nets center Alonzo Mourning announced his retirement. Mourning retired due to complications from his kidney disease. Just a few weeks after announcing his retirement, Mourning underwent a successful kidney transplant. After months of rehab and getting back into shape, Alonzo began practicing with his former [...]
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This Day In Sports History (November 24th) – Montreal Alouettes
It was on this day in 2002 that the Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Eskimos played in the 90th annual Grey Cup. The Alouettes defeated the Eskimos 25-16 to capture the franchise’s sixth Grey Cup title. The Alouettes and Eskimos were the two best teams in the regular season, as they both won their respective divisions [...]
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This Day In Sports History (November 23rd) – Edmonton Eskimos
It was on this day in 1980 that the 68th Grey Cup was held at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto, Ontario. The Edmonton Eskimos beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 48-10 in one of the most lopsided Grey Cup matches in history. The Edmonton Eskimos were the best team in the Canadian Football League throughout the entire 1980 [...]
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This Day In Sports History (November 22nd) – Wayne Gretzky
It was on this day in 1999 that Wayne Gretzky was inducted into the Hockey Hall Of Fame. Gretzky became the tenth and last player to bypass the usual three-year waiting period. Wayne Gretzky being elected to the Hall-Of-Fame was a no-brainer, as he is considered by many to be the greatest player in hockey [...]
