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Vikings' Jerry Burns 'F-Bomb' laden rant, George Foreman KO'd Michael Moorer, and The Rifleman broke the Rim - This DiSH for Nov. 5, 2025
Episode 7085th November 2025 • This Day in Sports History • Thrive Sweet Productions
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In 1989, Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Jerry Burns went on a post-game rant defending his Offensive Coordinator Bob Schnelker.

In 1994, 45-year old George Foreman shocked the boxing world, knocking out Michael Moorer in the 10th round to win the Heavyweight title.

In 2000, Tiger Woods coughed up his 54-hole lead for just the second time in his career. Phil Mickelson started the day a shot behind and shot a 66 to win by two.

In 1946, Chuck Connors broke a backboard in the pre-game shoot around, becoming the first pro basketball player to do so.

In 2023, Houston Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale kicked a 29-yard field goal to become the first non-kicker to boot a FG since Wes Welker in 2002.

In 1976, the Oakland A's traded manager Chuck Tanner for catcher, Manny Sanguillen.

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