This Day in Sports History

This Day in Sports History


Future LA Laker killed in a car accident – This DiSH for May 14

May 14, 2024

In 1967, Dwight Smith was killed in a car accident in Kentucky just a few weeks after being selected by the LA Lakers in the NBA draft. 


In 1992, former NFL star Lyle Alzado died from brain cancer. 


In 1970, Harry Sinden left the Boston Bruins just a few days after winning the Stanley Cup.


In 1972, Willie Mays made his debut with the New York Mets.


In 1967, Mickey Mantle hit his 500th home run. 


In 1986, Reggie Jackson hit career home run #537, one better than Mantle.


And in 2016, Zlatan Ibrahimovich scored two goals for Paris St. Germain in the final game of the season.