Mario Andretti wins the Daytona 500, Jack Nicklaus' amazing finish, and the Yankees release Babe Ruth - This DiSH for Feb. 26

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In 1967, Mario Andretti became the first foreign born driver to win a NASCAR race when he won the Daytona 500.

In 1978, Jack Nicklaus stormed home with five straight birdies to win the Jackie Gleason Inverrary Classic.

In 1946, Babe Ruth was released by the New York Yankees and was quickly signed by the Boston Braves.

In 1985, Italian skier Leonardo David died after lying comatose for nearly six years.

In 1989, Tom Landry was fired as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.

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