Steelers vs. Cowboys in Super Bowl X, Willie O'Ree breaks the NHL color barrier, and Bob Feller requests a pay cut - This DiSH for Jan. 18

This Day in Sports History

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1971, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 to Super Bowl X. This was also the first Super Bowl that featured a halftime show.

In 1958, Willie O'Ree became the first black player to play in the NHL when he played for the Boston Bruins.

In 1896, the University of Chicago played the University of Iowa in the first collegiate basketball game that featured 5 man teams.

In 1950, Cleveland Indian pitcher Bob Feller asked for a $20,000 pay cut. He didn't think he deserved the money.

In 1985, Mary Decker ran in a competitive race for the first time since tripping over Zola Budd's feet.

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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