F1's Fangio kidnapped by Castro, Bobby Knight threw a chair, Tiger's near fatal car accident - This DiSH for Feb. 23

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In 1958, Formula One driver Juan Manuel Fangio was kidnapped by Fidel Castro's men in an attempt to cancel the Cuban Gran Prix.

In 1985, Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight threw a chair across the floor arguing an official's call.

In 2021, Tiger Woods was involved in a single car accident.

In 1980, speed skater Eric Heiden won the 10000 meter for his fifth Gold medal in the Olympics.

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