Episode 787

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24th Jan 2026

Bossy 50 in 50, Duval 59 in 18, and Boone 1041 in 13 - This DiSH for Jan. 24

In 1981, New York Islanders' Mike Bossy scored a pair of goals in the closing minutes to score his 50th goal in the first 50 games of the season.

In 1999, David Duval carded 11 birdies and an eagle en route to the third 59 in a PGA Tour Event.

In 1982, a Super Bowl of firsts. First for both teams, first in a cold weather city, first use of the telestrator, first Super Bowl for John Madden in the broadcast booth and the first time the losing team scored more touchdowns than the winner.

And in 1981, ABA and NBA great Ron Boone retired after playing 1041 consecutive games.

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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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