In 1986, Ralph Sampson’s flip shot sank the LA Lakers in the Western Conference Finals.
In 1989, it was the ‘Tide Slide’ that led a to a melee in the pits of The Winston All-Star race.
In 1977, Seattle Slew won the second leg of the Triple Crown.
And in 1901, FIFA was founded.
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In 1987, Dale Earnhardt pulled off an incredible maneuver, even though no actual pass took place.
In 1975, six men ran a sub four mile in a race as the record was lowered.
And in 1979, it was a Major League Slugfest between Philadelphia and Chicago at Wrigley Field.
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In 2000, 19-year old Adam Petty died during a practice session at Loudon.
In 1970, Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks, hit career homerun #500.
In 1979, Chris Evert lost on clay for the first time in six years.
In 1997, Kobe Bryant shot five airballs in the closing minutes of their playoff loss to the Utah Jazz.
And in 2012, Rhein Gibson shot a 55 on a full-length golf course.
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In 1970, Richard Petty wrecked his racecar at Darlington and nearly died. But it did lead to a significant safety change.
In 1984, the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers played a 25 inning marathon.
In 2010, golfer Tim Clarke ‘finally’ won on the PGA Tour.
And in 2002, football coach Dan Devine died at the age of 77.
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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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In 1976, Richard Petty dominated the Carolina 500 in Rockingham, NC
In 1940, Jimmy Demeret won his third straight golf tournament within 11 days.
And in 1964, the Big O and Jerry Lucas combined for a 40-40 performance.
Also in 1964, the longest high school game in history. But there’s more to the story than just that.
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In 1946, the Yankees released Babe Ruth and he quickly signed with the Boston Braves on the same day. His stint there was short and didn’t go well.
In 1989, the Dallas Cowboys fired Head Coach Tom Landry.
And in 1967, Mario Andretti won the Daytona 500 in his first and only appearance, becoming the first foreign born driver to win a NASCAR race.
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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.
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In 2020. David Ayres became the first emergency goalie to be credited with a win!
In 1980, it was the Miracle on Ice.
In 1959, the first Daytona 500 run on the 2.5 mile track.
And in 1968, the NFL standardized the ‘Slingshot’ goalpost.
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In 1979, the Daytona 500 was shown live start to finish for the first time. And wintry weather increased the number of people watching. And then there was the final lap!
In 2001, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. was killed on the final lap of the Daytona 500. What happened as a result of this tragedy has saved the lives of other drivers.
In 1944, Joe Nuxhall was signed by the Cincinnati Reds and would become the youngest player ever in Major League Baseball.
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