An Oddity in Boston, Bo Jackson vs. Deion Sanders on the diamond, and 'Doc' Medich saved a life - This DiSH for July 17

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1990, the Minnesota Twins turned two triple plays in the same game. It's the only time that's happened in MLB history.

In 1990, Bo Jackson hit 3 bombs and Deion Sanders hit an 'inside the park' homer in an exciting affair between two-sport stars.

In 1978, George 'Doc' Medich went into the stands to do CPR on a man having a heart attack and saved his life.

In 1941, Joe Dimaggio's 56-game hitting streak ended.

In 1930, American Bert Patenaude scored the first hat trick in World Cup history, though it would not be recognized until 2006.

THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND

Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.

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