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What Happened To The Montreal Expos First Home, Jarry Park?
In 1969, a small baseball field in Montreal was transformed into a near 30,000 seat major league ready stadium. In today’s video, we’ll take a look back at how the Montreal Expos’ desperate search for a temporary stadium, found them transforming an amateur baseball field into their home that lasted for eight seasons. The Breakthrough…
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The Birth Of March Madness: How Did It Start?
In 1939 a small basketball tournament was held, involving only 8 teams. This small tournament would later go on to become one of the biggest sports cultural phenomenons in history.. In today’s video, we’ll take a look back at how March Madness all got started and how a rival tournament nearly stole it’s thunder as…
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What Makes Tecmo Super Bowl Special?
In 1991, the video game Tecmo Super Bowl was released which was the follow up to the highly successful “Tecmo Bowl” that debuted four years earlier. Tecmo Super Bowl would go on to be considered one of the greatest sports video games ever made. In today’s video, we’ll take a look back at how this…
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What Happened To The NHL’S Pittsburgh Pirates?
In the early 1920’s the NHL expanded, bringing in new franchises to keep up with rival leagues. One such team was the formerly independent club, the Pittsburgh Pirates. In today’s video we’ll take a look back at how the once promising team ended up folding after just five seasons in the NHL. The Formation The…
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What Really Happened In The Roy Campanella Car Accident?
On January 28, 1958 a near tragedy struck, as Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella was involved in a serious car accident, leaving him almost fully paralyzed. In today’s video we’ll take a look back at how the incident would forever change Roy Campanella’s life and the Dodgers franchise. After spending ten seasons playing baseball in…
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What Happened To The Buffalo Braves?
In the early 1970’s, the Buffalo Braves were a part of an exciting time in Buffalo’s growing sports scene. So what exactly happened to the Braves that resulted in the team packing up and moving to the west coast after only eight seasons? In today’s video we’ll take a look back to how the Braves…
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On This Day: Dave Winfield Becomes Oldest To Reach 100 RBI At Age 40
Dave Winfield’s achievement of reaching 100 RBI in the 1992 MLB season was a significant milestone in his illustrious career and played a pivotal role in the Toronto Blue Jays’ successful World Series campaign that year. As the Blue Jays’ designated hitter and outfielder, Winfield demonstrated his exceptional hitting prowess and clutch performances throughout the…
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Behind The Logo: Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a beloved professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Canada, known for their passionate fan base and rich history in the sport. Throughout their existence, the Nordiques wore distinctive blue and white uniforms adorned with a unique igloo-inspired logo, which became a symbol of Quebecois hockey pride. What’s In A…
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On This Day In Sports History: Eric Dickerson Becomes Fastest Player To Reach 10K Yards Rushing
On September 10, 1989, Eric Dickerson achieved a remarkable milestone in his illustrious NFL career by reaching 10,000 career rushing yards. He did so in his 91st game, becoming the fastest player to reach the 10k yard milestone. Playing for the Indianapolis Colts at the time, Dickerson’s journey to this significant achievement was a testament…
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What Happened To RFK Stadium?
RFK Stadium, short for Robert F. Kennedy Stadium, stands as a historic symbol of sports and entertainment in the United States. Located in Washington, D.C., the stadium was named in honor of Robert F. Kennedy, the late U.S. Senator and Attorney General, and was opened in 1961. Over its decades-long existence, RFK Stadium has hosted…
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