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EPISODE · Dec 26, 2024 · 12 MIN

The Lambeau Leap is Born, the Original Mud Bowl, and Babe Ruth Sold to the Yankees

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This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1993, the Lambeau Leap was born when LeRoy Butler launched himself into the arms first row fans after scoring a touchdown. In 1960, Green Bay lost to Philadelphia in the NFL Championship game. It was Vince Lombardi's first and only loss in the postseason. In 1977, the Minnesota Vikings beat the Los Angeles Rams in a game that came to be known as 'The Mud Bowl.'In 1919, the Boston Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees during a secret meeting. And in 2004 Peyton Manning threw his 49th TD pass of the season to top Dan Marino's record for touchdown passes in a season set 20 years prior. That record has since been bested twice, Tom Brady upped the mark to 50 in 2007 and then Peyton reclaimed the record in 2013 with 55 TD passes which is the current record. THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive 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.Mentioned in this episode:Stirling Soap - Shave Soaps - This DiSH TestimonialThis episode is brought to you by the Stirling Soap Company. I’m a big fan of shave soap. I’ve been using different brands for years. I recently gave Stirling’s shave soaps a try and I’ve been very happy with the results. Stirling’s shave soaps give you a great lather and a frictionless feel that allows the razor to glide over the skin for a super close shave. No skin irritation and a clean, refreshing feel with no soapy residue after. I can tell you without a doubt, it’s simply the best shave I’ve ever had. My wife has noticed too. And here’s the thing, with the ability to purchase one ounce sample pucks, you can try out different scents to find the right one for you. Give Stirling Soap a try today. Visit Stirling Soap dot com. That’s S-T-I-R-L-I-N-G SOAP dot COM.

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