Ick's Corner

This day in sports is brought to us by ESPN. 1979 – ESPN, the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, made its debut on cable TV. This day in sports is also brought to us by Dan Marino. 1986 – Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins threw his 100th career touchdown pass, in only his 44th [...]

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This day in sports is brought to us by Ashley Martin. 2001 – Ashely Martin became the first woman to play in a Division I football game. She kicked three extra points in the game. This has been a production of *This Day In Sports*.  Please join us tomorrow to see where history will take [...]

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This day in sports is brought to us by Mark Spitz. 1972 – Mark Spitz captured the first of his seven gold medals at the Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. He set a world record when he completed the 200-meter butterfly in 2 minutes and 7/10ths of a second. This has been a production of [...]

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This day in sports is brought to us by Herschel Walker. 1986 – United States Football League standout Herschel Walker signed to play with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. I wonder which one of his personalities advised him to the hold out ? This has been a production of *This Day In [...]

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This day in sports is brought to us by the New Orleans Superdome. 1975 – The New Orleans Superdome was officially opened when the Saints played the Houston Oilers in exhibition football. The new Superdome cost $163 million to build. This has bee a production of *This Day In Sports*. Please join us tomorrow to [...]

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