"The Catch" used to have several different meanings. Before January 10, 1982, if you used the expression "The Catch", you could have been referring to any number of things - - a seafood restaurant; or maybe a young, rich, handsome guy; or if you were from another generation, you could have been talking about the ball that Vic Wertz hit and Willie Mays caught at the Polo … [Read more...] about “The Catch” – Joe Montana to Dwight Clark – January 10, 1982
Bucks Stop Lakers 33-Game, Longest Win Streak in Sports History January 9, 1972
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PYxhdpdNEI The Longest Win Streak in the History of Major League Sports Ended on January 9, 1972. The defending champion, Milwaukee Bucks handed the Los Angeles Lakers their first loss after the Lakers won 33 consecutive games. Before the streak started on November 5, 1971, the Lakers record stood at 6-3. Two nights before losing to the … [Read more...] about Bucks Stop Lakers 33-Game, Longest Win Streak in Sports History January 9, 1972
Worst NHL Team Ever, Philadelphia Quakers 15th Straight Loss – January 8, 1931
hockeyscoop.net The Philadelphia Quakers, Worst NHL Team Ever, Lost their 15th Consecutive Game - January 8, 1931 The worst NHL team ever, was the Philadelphia Quakers. They only existed during the 1930-1931 season. The Quakers were the successors to the Pittsburgh Pirates (No relation to the baseball team). In their last season in Pittsburgh, the Pirates were a … [Read more...] about Worst NHL Team Ever, Philadelphia Quakers 15th Straight Loss – January 8, 1931
Biggest College Basketball Comeback 6 pts. 2.8 seconds January 7 1999
Down by 5 with 2.8 seconds remaining, USC Pulls Off Miracle Basketball Comeback 6 points in Final Ticks Shocks Oregon; January 7 1999 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkWOxWX4GP0 We pick up the action as the announcer on Fox says, “Well, it would be one of the great miracles in basketball if SC could come back in 2.8 seconds.” The second announcer agrees, “Yes it would.” … [Read more...] about Biggest College Basketball Comeback 6 pts. 2.8 seconds January 7 1999
Marino Passing Record 421 yards AFC Championship January 6 1985
Watch Marino Passing Record, all 36 Attempts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjOwGg-tsJs 76,000 at the Orange Bowl watched the Miami Dolphins cruise by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Marino threw four touchdown passes for what was then an AFC championship game record. His 421 yards passing was also a record. Marino was helped by the Steelers who committed four turnovers. On the … [Read more...] about Marino Passing Record 421 yards AFC Championship January 6 1985