Clemens struck out 20 in 9, Blackhawks and Rangers played a 3OT thriller, and Jerry West buried a 60-footer - This DiSH for April 29
From This Day in Sports History by Thrive Sweet Productions
April 29, 2026 · 6 min · Episode 864
About this episode
The episode covers significant sports events that occurred on April 29, including Roger Clemens' record strikeout game and memorable playoff moments in the NBA and NHL.
In 1986, Boston's Roger Clemens became the first MLB pitcher to strike out 20 in a 9-inning game. In 2012, the LA Clippers erased a 27-point second half deficit to beat Memphis in their first round playoff series. In 1971, the New York Rangers got a Pete Stemkowski goal in the third overtime to beat Chicago and extend their playoff series. In 1970, LA Laker Jerry West sank a desperation 60-footer to tie the game and force overtime against New York in the NBA Finals. The Knicks won in OT.
Topics covered
- MLB history
- NBA Finals
- NHL playoffs
- sports milestones
- comeback games
Keywords
- Roger Clemens
- strikeouts
- LA Clippers
- New York Rangers
- Jerry West
- NBA Finals
- NHL playoffs
- sports history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LA Clippers, New York Rangers
Places: Boston, Memphis, Chicago, LA
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