Miracle at the Meadowlands 1, the Million Dollar Goal, and the Baltimore Stallions win the Grey Cup - This DiSH for Nov. 19

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 1978, New York Giants quarterback Joe Pisarcik fumbled on a failed exchange with Larry Csonka. Herm Edwards picked up the loose ball and scored the winning touchdown for Philadelphia.

In 1989, US soccer's Paul Caligiuri scored what many believe to be the greatest and most important goal in US history.

In 1969, Pelé scored his 1000th goal.

And in 1995, the Baltimore Stallions won the Canadian Football League's Grey Cup, becoming the first and only American based team to win the CFL championship game.

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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Hockey Hall of Fame True Stories 2

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Hockey Hall of Fame True Stories 2

Are you a hockey fan? Then you’ll love Eric Zweig’s new book Hockey Hall of Fame True Stories 2. It’s a treasure trove of untold tales, bizarre incidents and captivating trivia that will leave even the most devoted puck head astounded. The intense rivalries, epic showdowns and historic clashes that shaped the NHL's early years, it’s all in there. Zweig uncovers the true stories that helped shape the sport, ensuring that you will never look at hockey the same way again. Check out Hockey Hall of Fame True Stories 2 on Amazon or wherever fine books are sold.