February is a thrilling month for sports fans. The NBA and NHL are in full swing, and we have the Super Bowl, the NBA All-Star Game, college basketball tournaments, MLB spring training, NASCAR’s Daytona 500, Formula E, PGA Tour events, and the Winter Olympics. February 11 has seen many memorable moments in sports history. Here are some highlights:
– 1927: Nathaniel Niles wins the U.S. Men’s Figure Skating Championship.
– 1938: Steve Casey defeats Lou Thesz to claim the American Wrestling Association World Heavyweight Championship.
– 1949: Boxer Willie Pep regains the world featherweight title.
– 1952: The second NBA All-Star Game takes place in Boston, with the East beating the West 108-91. Paul Arizin is named MVP.
– 1966: Willie Mays signs a record contract worth $130,000 per year.
– 1973: Shane Gould swims the first sub-17-minute 1,500-meter freestyle.
– 1984: Wayne Gretzky sets the NHL record for short-handed goals in a season with 11.
– 1990: James Douglas knocks out Mike Tyson to win the World Heavyweight title.
– 1995: Danyon Loader sets a world record in the 400-meter freestyle.
– 1996: Michael Jordan wins MVP at the 46th NBA All-Star Game as the East beats the West 129-118.
– 2001: Allen Iverson is MVP of the 50th NBA All-Star Game, where the East edges the West 111-110.
– 2018: Sven Kramer wins gold in the 5000-meter race, becoming the first male speed skater to win the same Olympic event three times.
– 2021: Caitlin Clark scores 39 points for Iowa, breaking the single-game scoring record at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
– 2024: The Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers, 25-22, in overtime, with Patrick Mahomes named MVP.
February 11 is truly a day filled with unforgettable sports moments!
