Tag: Daytona

‘Why not? I had a better year than he did.’ – This DiSH for March 8

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In 1930, Babe Ruth signed a huge contract. 

In 1971, it was ‘The Fight of the Century’ in MSG between Ali and Frazier

And in 1936, the first car race in Daytona was run on a 3 mile long road and beach course. 

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The Greatest Game Nobody Ever Saw – This DiSH for Feb. 24

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In 1985 – A USFL classic featuring future Hall of Famers Steve Young and Jim Kelly.

In 1978 – Golden State Warrior Clifford Ray saved a dolphin’s life. 

And in 1961, Lee Petty and Johnny Beauchamp had a horrifying crash at Daytona. Here’s the video clip I mentioned in the episode of the Petty and Beauchamp wreck.

https://bit.ly/3T5neq4

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