The Concession, Second Battle of the Sexes, and Physics Defied in New York - This DiSH for Sept. 20

This Day in Sports History

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1969, Jack Niclaus conceded a putt to Tony Jacklin to halve their match and leave the Ryder Cup tied.

In 1973, Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs at Houston's Astrodome in the Battle of the Sexes.

Also in 1973, a ball hit by Dave Augustin off the top of the wall defied logic, physics and belief. Instead of a potential game winner, it turned into an out at the plate.

And in 2003, Oklahoma State WR Rashaun Woods reeled in 7 TD catches to set a FBS record.

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.

STEVE WHITE BIO

The host of 'This DiSH' is me, Steve White. I've spent most of my life behind a microphone. As a kid, I realized the power of the spoken word, hanging out with my dad while we talked to people around the world via ham radio. Later, I put that penchant for communication into practice and ventured into radio and TV. I've worked for a few television stations in North Carolina doing sports reporting and anchoring before transitioning to voiceover in 2015.

'This Day in Sports History' evolved from a lifetime of watching, listening to, and going to ballgames, reading books, magazines, and newspaper articles about my favorite teams and sports heroes. It's not only a labor of love but a voyage of discovery, finding those forgotten tidbits or fascinating things I never knew.