February is an exciting month for sports fans. The NBA and NHL seasons are in full swing, and we have the Super Bowl, the NBA All-Star Game, college basketball tournaments, and MLB spring training. NASCAR kicks off with the Daytona 500, and there are also Formula E races and PGA Tour events. Plus, the Winter Olympics add to the thrill.
February 26 has seen many memorable sports moments. Here are some highlights:
– In 1839, Jem Mason won the first Grand National steeplechase on Lottery.
– In 1859, Paul Morphy began a chess match against Augustus Mongredien and won.
– In 1887, George Lohmann took an 8-wicket haul in test cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
– In 1935, Babe Ruth was released by the New York Yankees and signed with the Boston Braves.
– In 1960, David Jenkins won Olympic Gold in men’s figure skating.
– In 1987, Michael Jordan scored 58 points in a game, setting a Chicago Bulls record.
– In 2012, the NBA All-Star Game took place in Orlando, with the West beating the East 152-149. Kevin Durant was named MVP.
– In 2017, Kurt Busch won the Daytona 500 after Kyle Larson ran out of gas on the last lap.
Three standout athletes from February 26 are David Jenkins, Michael Jordan, and Kurt Busch. Jenkins was a pioneer in figure skating, known for landing a triple axel. Jordan, known as “Air Jordan,” was a 14-time All-Star and 5-time NBA MVP. Busch made his mark in NASCAR with his Daytona 500 victory. February 26 is a day filled with sports history!
