March is an exciting month for sports fans. The NBA and NHL seasons are heating up, MLB Spring Training kicks off, and March Madness takes center stage. NASCAR, Formula 1, UFC Fight Nights, and PGA Tour events also add to the action.
March 5 has seen many memorable moments in sports history. Here are some highlights:
– 1840: Bartholomew Bretherton rode Jerry to victory in the second Grand National, with just 13 horses in the race.
– 1910: The Montreal Wanderers defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-1 in the Stanley Cup.
– 1955: North Carolina State triumphed over Duke, 87-77, in the second ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament.
– 1960: Duke edged out Wake Forest 63-59 in the seventh ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament.
– 1960: Alain Giletti won the men’s title at the World Figure Skating Championships in Vancouver.
– 1960: Carol Heiss took gold in the ladies’ event at the same championships.
– 1965: Boxer Ernie Terrell won a unanimous decision against Eddie Machen after 15 rounds.
– 1981: Scott Hamilton claimed the men’s gold medal at the Figure Skating Championships in Hartford.
– 1985: Mike Bossy became the first player to score 50 goals in eight consecutive seasons.
– 1991: Reggie Miller started his NBA free throw streak, hitting 52 in a row.
– 2011: Kevin Love set a new NBA record with his 52nd straight double-double.
These moments remind us of the legends who have shaped sports history.
