Fantasy Football is Born, Kentucky Hoops canceled, and a Fan on the Field - This DiSH for Nov. 3
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1962, a meeting between Oakland Raider team officials and a reporter led to what we know today as Fantasy Football.
In 1952, the University of Kentucky had its basketball season canceled.
In 2007, Navy broke it's 43-year losing streak to Notre Dame.
In 1990, Houston and TCU engaged in an aerial battle over the state of Texas.
And in 1961, a fan ran onto the field on the final play to help his hometown Boston Patriots defend. Here's the video if you'd like to watch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoeBmCNX1Ho
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.
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