Episode 442

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11th Feb 2025

Olympics Controversy, Buster Douglas Beats Tyson, and Neil Bonnett Dies at Daytona - This DiSH for Feb. 11

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

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In 2002, controversy marred the Pairs Figure Skating competition.

In 1990, James 'Buster' Douglas pulled off one of the greatest upsets in sports history by beating Mike Tyson.

In 1994, NASCAR driver Neil Bonnett died during a practice run at Daytona International Speedway.

In 1988, Dave 'Tiger' Williams was released by the Hartford Whalers, essentially ending his career. He holds the NHL record for the most penalty minutes of any player to ever skate in the National Hockey League.

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Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.

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This Day in Sports History
Remember and relive the greatest moments in sports history every day of the year.
Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact. 

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