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Phil Sheridan
Phil Sheridan spent more than 30 years reporting and writing on sports for Philadelphia-area newspapers. He worked 18 years at the Philadelphia Inquirer and four years at ESPN.
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The American tradition might date to President William Howard Taft in 1910, but it could have started in 1869.
From the 'Immaculate Reception' to the 'Minneapolis Miracle,' here are some of the more memorable football plays of all time.
Houston's Colt Stadium was plagued by mosquitoes and brutal heat. Other ballparks, such as Cleveland's cavernous 'Mistake by the Lake,' had bizarre dimensions.
The miracle connection between the Dallas Cowboys' stars and Pro Football Hall of Famers stunned the Minnesota Vikings in a 1975 playoff game.
In 1981, the pitcher from rural Mexico helped lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a World Series title—and energized Mexican American fans.
In a pressure-packed 1961 season, Roger Maris hit 61 home runs, outdueling his more famous New York Yankees teammate, Mickey Mantle.
On August 5, 1921, Harold Arlin of KDKA in Pittsburgh voiced the first MLB game on radio.
