Tag: LSU

Gold for Liechtenstein! – This DiSH for Feb. 21

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In 1980, Hanni Wenzel won the first ever Gold medal for Liechtenstein. 

In 1970, Pete Maravich and Dan Issel dueled in college basketball.

In 1954, Dick Button landed the first ever triple jump in figure skating. 

And in 1979, a girl’s basketball game to NOT remember. 

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Earnhardt Finally Wins the Daytona 500! – This DiSH for Feb. 15

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In 1998, after 19 previous attempts, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. finally won NASCAR’s biggest race.

In 2004, his son, Dale, Jr. won his first Daytona 500 in only his fifth try. 

In 1994, down 31 points with 15:30 to play, Kentucky stormed back to beat LSU 99-95. 

And in 2004, Arizona State’s baseball team lost 6-0 to Oklahoma. It was the first game in nearly 10 years the Sun Devils had failed to score a run. 

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 14

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In 2021, Steph Curry became the all-time 3-pt shooter in NBA history.

Also, In 1975, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar grabbed an NBA record 29 defensive rebounds.

And in 2019, Joe Burrow won the Heisman trophy with the highest percentage of first place votes.

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