Episode 673

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Published on:

1st Oct 2025

Babe's 'Called Shot,' Maris hit 61*, and a little 'Home Cookin' for the Giants - This DiSH for Oct. 1

In 1932, Babe Ruth appeared to call his shot in Game 3 of the World Series.

In 1961, New York Yankee Roger Maris hit home run #61.

In 1962, the San Francisco Giants grounds crew took some artistic license with the dirt around first base to slow down the speedy Maury Wills.

In 1975, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier faced each other in the Philippines in the 'Thrilla in Manilla.'

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This Day in Sports History
Remember and relive the greatest moments in sports history every day of the year.
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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