The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - This DiSH for Dec. 15

This Day in Sports History

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

EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1973, #1 and seven-time National Champion UCLA played #2 NC State in a made for TV event in St. Louis.

On that same day, Temple traveled to Knoxville to play Tennessee in what turned out to be one of the worst games played in the 20th century.

In 1968, Philadelphia Eagles fans booed Santa Claus and pelted him with snow balls.

And in 2019, the Raiders played their final home game in Oakland.

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Takeaways:

• The 1973 UCLA vs. NC State game was a historic matchup featuring two powerhouse teams.
• Temple's 1973 game against Tennessee is infamous for its lack of action and excitement.
• College basketball in the early 1970s lacked a shot clock, leading to boring games.
• The Eagles' Santa Claus incident in 1968 became a notorious moment in Philadelphia sports lore.
• The Raiders' last game in Oakland ended in disappointment, reflecting their turbulent season.
• The podcast host humorously asks for votes to help his show finish in fourth place.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• UCLA
• NC State
• Campbell University
• ABC
• ESPN

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