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This date in FOX Sports Arizona history

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On Sept. 7, 1996, FOX Sports Arizona hit the airwaves with our first telecast — a Pac-10 football showdown between Washington and Arizona State. Check back with us daily as we recount some of the top sports moments in Arizona during our 20 years of serving the state’s sports fans.

July 5
2000

Luis Gonzalez homers in the ninth inning of a 12-9 victory over Houston to become the first Diamondback to hit for the cycle.

July 2
2004

Bob Brenly, who managed the D-backs to the World Series championship in 2001, is fired with the team in last place with a 29-50 record.