All posts tagged "this day in sports history"

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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 10/27

  1963 – Gordie Howe scores career goal #544, tying Maurice “Rocket” Richard for the most in NHL history. 1973 – The...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 10/25

  1968 – The US men’s basketball team beats Yugoslavia 65-50 to win the gold medal at the Mexico City Olympics. 1973...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 10/24

  1959 – Wilt Chamberlain makes his NBA debut with the Philadelphia Warriors. 1988 – NHL great Mike Bossy announces his retirement....

  By Zach Miiller
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 10/23

  1960 – Detroit Lions kicker Jim Martin becomes the first kicker in NFL history to make two field goals over 50...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 10/22

  1939 – A pro football game is aired on television for the first time as NBC broadcasts Brooklyn’s win over Philadelphia....

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 10/21

  1964 – The Braves ask the National League for permission to move from Milwaukee to Atlanta. 1972 – A day after...

  By Mike Dywan