https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh2o2mU4110 "As time moves forward, and somebody else takes the responsibility of becoming the head football coach at Notre Dame, this game will be long remembered. Twenty, thirty years from now, they will talk about the Sugar Bowl Game where Notre Dame in its first competition against Alabama, won the ball game in The South, coming from … [Read more...] about First Notre Dame -‘Bama Game Sugar Bowl December 31, 1973
This Day in Sports History
Sonny Liston Dies December 30, 1970 – – Body Found January 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn1_X_8jhiM When Sonny (Charles) Liston's body was found on January 5, 1971, he was just another washed up pug. His death certificate says he died on December 30, 1970, but that's just an estimate the cops made, based on the number of unopened milk bottles and newspapers they found at his front door. (Historical note -- milk used to be sold in … [Read more...] about Sonny Liston Dies December 30, 1970 – – Body Found January 5
Mickey Owen Drops 3rd Strike – Dodgers Lose Series – October 5, 1941
Your browser does not support iframes. One of the most bizarre, and dramatic plays in the history of baseball. Let's set the stage. It's another October and what do you know? The Yankees are playing in the World Series. It's only the 12th time in the last 21 years. But who are these guys they're playing, the Brooklyn Dodgers? Well they haven't won a pennant since 1920. … [Read more...] about Mickey Owen Drops 3rd Strike – Dodgers Lose Series – October 5, 1941
Bobby Thomson Shot Heard ‘Round The World – October 3, 1951
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T0drh8i4Tw Bobby Thomson played 15 seasons of Major League baseball. Between 1946 and 1960 he made 6,305 plate appearances. However, one of those plate appearances, the one he made at the Polo Grounds on October 3, 1951, is more famous than the other 6,304, combined. Maybe Thomson’s friends and family know and/or care about his other … [Read more...] about Bobby Thomson Shot Heard ‘Round The World – October 3, 1951
Bucky Dent- Bucky F!@#$%g Dent October 2, 1978
Bucky Dent was a typical all-glove, no-bat shortstop who became famous for hitting one of the most famous home runs in the history of baseball. On July 17, 1978, the Yankees lost their third straight game to the Kansas City Royals. Their record at that point was 47-42, which put them in fourth place in The AL East, 14 games behind the division leading Red Sox. At the same … [Read more...] about Bucky Dent- Bucky F!@#$%g Dent October 2, 1978