Mastodawn

1968 was so dominated by pitching that MLB literally had to change the field to keep fans interested. This episode explains how dropping the mound 5 inches and shrinking the strike zone reshaped offense, ERA, and even pitcher health.
🔗 Listen here: https://dailysportshistory.com/episode/how-the-pitchers-mound-changed

How the pitchers mound changed?

Discover how the "Year of the Pitcher" in 1968 reshaped baseball forever on Daily Sports History. Learn why MLB lowered the pitching mound and reduced the...

Ethan Reese Dec 2

Did you know Muhammad Ali once traded the boxing ring for Broadway lights? In 1969, he starred as a charismatic Black activist in the short-lived musical “Buck White,” during the height of his Vietnam War draft controversy.

Relive this wild “what if”: https://dailysportshistory.com/episode/broadway-star-muhammad-ali

Broadway Star Muhammad Ali?

Discover the fascinating story of Muhammad Ali’s venture into the world of theater on Daily Sports History. Explore his starring role in the 1969 musical Buck...

Ethan Reese Sep 19, 2025

On this day in 2011, Mariano Rivera became MLB’s all-time saves leader with #602! Is Rivera the greatest closer ever, or does someone else deserve the crown? Share your favorite Rivera moment or pitch your pick for best closer in history! #Baseball #Yankees

Ethan Reese Sep 18, 2025

On Johnny Unitas rewrote the NFL record books on this day in 1966, passing Y.A. Tittle for the career touchdown passes record with four scores against the Vikings! What was your favorite Johnny U. moment, and how do you think his grit shaped the game? Share your stories below!

Ethan Reese Sep 17, 2025

On this day in 1920, professional football changed forever. Eleven teams gathered in Canton, Ohio to form what would soon become the NFL—led by the legendary Jim Thorpe.

LISTEN: https://dailysportshistory.com/episode/the-birth-of-the-nfl-the-1920-origins-of-professional-football-8g6k

#history #nfl #SportsPodcast

The Birth of the NFL: The 1920 Origins of Professional Football

Join us on Daily Sports History as we explore the origins of the American Professional Football Association, which later became the NFL, in 1920. Learn how a...

Ethan Reese Sep 15, 2025

On September 13, 1950, thirteen trailblazing women came together in Wichita, Kansas, to create the LPGA—a league that changed women’s sports forever.

Listen here: https://dailysportshistory.com/episode/rise-of-the-lpga-a-trailblazing-journey-in-womens-golf-ie5m

#LPGA #WomensGolf #GolfHistory #WomenInSports

Rise of the LPGA: A Trailblazing Journey in Women's Golf

Join us on Daily Sports History as we explore the founding of the LPGA in 1950 and its remarkable growth over the decades. Discover the pioneering women behind...

Ethan Reese Sep 2, 2025

On this day 1977 Sadaharu Oh set the world record for most home runs in professional baseball—often overlooked outside of Japan. How think the world compares to MLB players?

LISTEN: https://dailysportshistory.com/episode/sadaharu-oh-the-real-home-run-king-of-baseball-pibb

Sadaharu Oh: The Real Home Run King of Baseball

Join us on Daily Sports History as we explore the incredible career of Sadaharu Oh, who became the all-time leader in home runs with 868. Learn about his...

Ethan Reese Aug 28, 2025

Steam power versus horsepower. In 1830, Tom Thumb raced a horse along the B&O Railroad—one of history’s most iconic showdowns. Find out how this race changed transportation in America.

Listen: https://dailysportshistory.com/episode/steam-vs-stallion-the-legendary-race-that-changed-america
#race #history #OnThisDay

Steam vs. Stallion: The Legendary Race That Changed America

Join Daily Sports History for an epic retelling of the 1830 showdown between the steam locomotive Tom Thumb and a horse—where innovation challenged tradition in...

Ethan Reese Aug 20, 2025

#OnThisDay
1919 Joe Wilhiot goes hitless and ends his hit steak at 69, still the record for longest hits steak in baseball!

Listen:
https://dailysportshistory.com/episode/joe-wilhoits-69-game-hit-streak-baseballs-unbreakable-record-c3gp

#podcast #History #sport #baseball #giants #redsox #depaul #kansas

Joe Wilhoit’s 69-Game Hit Streak: Baseball's Unbreakable Record

Join us on Daily Sports History as we explore Joe Wilhoit’s incredible 69-game hit streak in 1919, a record that still stands in professional baseball. Discover...

Ethan Reese Aug 19, 2025

On Aug 19, 1951, Eddie Gaedel made MLB history as the shortest player ever—standing 3’7”, wearing jersey #1/8, and drawing a walk for the St. Louis Browns.

Listen now
https://dailysportshistory.com/episode/eddie-gaedels-unforgettable-at-bat-baseballs-most-unusual-player-ab1i

#MLB #BaseballHistory

Eddie Gaedel's Unforgettable At-Bat: Baseball's Most Unusual Player

Join us on Daily Sports History as we explore the fascinating story of Eddie Gaedel, the shortest player in Major League Baseball history. Relive his unique and...