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This Day in Sports History

Here are a few links to Western North Carolina organizations providing assistance to those displaced by Hurricane Helene.

Western North Carolina Red Cross

Hospitality House, Boone, NC

Hunger and Health Coalition, Boone, NC

North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund

Second Harvest Food Bank

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

EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1992, Francisco Cabrera's liner scored David Justice and Sid Bream. Did Barry Bonds middle finger cost the Pirates?

In 1985, Ozzie Smith hit an improbable home run to win game 5 of the NLCS.

In 1964, American Billy Mills surprised everybody winning the Olympic 10,000 meter race.

In 1990, Houston Oiler QB Warren Moon became the first player to throw for 20,000 yards in two different leagues.

Also in 1990, San Francisco QB Joe Montana threw for a personal best 476 yards and 6 TDs, 5 of those to Jerry Rice in a 45-35 win over Atlanta.

And in 2002, San Francisco WR Terrell Owens caught the game winning TD against Seattle and then pulled a pen out of his sock, autographed the ball and handed it to a fan in the stands.

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:

• The Atlanta Braves' dramatic comeback in the 1992 NLCS is a baseball legend.
• Ozzie Smith's unexpected home run showcased his talent and led the Cardinals to victory.
• Billy Mills defied expectations to win the gold medal in the 10,000 meters in 1964.
• Warren Moon made history by throwing for over 20,000 yards in two leagues.
• Joe Montana's record-setting performance in 1990 solidified his status as an NFL great.

Links referenced in this episode:

• sportshistorynetwork.com

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