Episode 501

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11th Apr 2025

Frozen Four Frenzy, Hextall Scores a Shorty, and the Heat retire MJ's jersey - This DiSH for April 11

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

EPISODE SUMMARY

In 2009, Boston University put together an epic comeback, scoring 2 goals in the final minute to tie the game and send it to OT. They won the National Championship a few minutes later.

In 1989, Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ron Hextall scored the first goal by a goalie in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

In 2003, the Miami Heat retired Michael Jordan's #23 jersey.

In 1965, Jack Nicklaus won his 2nd of 6 Masters titles, setting a few records along the way.

In 1976, Raymond Floyd equaled Nicklaus' four day total in winning his first and only Masters title.

In 1966, Emmett Ashford became the first black umpire in Major League Baseball.

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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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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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