Win one for the Gipper, Terps erase a 31-point deficit, and Charlie Sifford makes history - This DiSH for Nov. 10

This Day in Sports History

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

EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1928, Knute Rockne delivered his 'Win one for the Gipper' speech to fire up his Notre Dame team to go beat Army.

In 1984, Maryland erased a 31-point halftime deficit against Miami to win 42-40.

In 2018, Davidson rushed for 789 yards in a 56-52 loss to San Diego.

In 1957, Charlie Sifford became the first black player to win a professional golf tournament.

And in 1985, Ron Jaworski hit receiver Mike Quick for a 99-yard strike to end a game against Atlanta.

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.

Takeaways:

• On November 10, 1928, Knute Rockne delivered his famous 'Win one for the Gipper' speech, inspiring his team to victory.
• The 1984 Maryland Terrapins made history by completing a 31-point comeback against Miami, showcasing their resilience.
• In 1957, Charlie Sifford became the first black man to win a professional golf tournament, breaking racial barriers in the sport.
• The unique game between the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles ended with a record 99-yard touchdown, a historic play in NFL history.
• In 1991, a fire incident during a Saints vs. 49ers game caused an eight-minute delay, highlighting the unpredictability of live sports.
• Davidson College set a record for rushing yards in a game, but still lost, illustrating the unpredictability of sports outcomes.

Links referenced in this episode:

• sportshistorynetwork.com

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