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 bring thrilling competitions.
February 9 has seen many memorable sports moments. Here are some highlights:
– 1900: Dwight Davis donated a trophy for the International Lawn Tennis Challenge, later known as the Davis Cup.
– 1935: Maribel Vinson won the U.S. Female Figure Skating Championship.
– 1940: Joe Louis defeated Arturo Godoy to win the heavyweight boxing title.
– 1951: The St. Louis Browns signed pitcher Satchel Paige at age 45.
– 1968: A rare three-way tie for silver in women’s 500-meter speed skating at the Grenoble Winter Olympics.
– 1980: Rick Barry became the first NBA player to make eight 3-pointers in a game.
– 1982: The Wales Conference won the NHL All-Star Game, with Mike Bossy named MVP.
– 1986: The East beat the West in the NBA All-Star Game, and Isiah Thomas took home MVP honors.
– 1991: Terry Norris knocked down Sugar Ray Leonard twice to defend his title.
– 2014: The Olympic team figure skating event debuted, with Russia winning gold.
In 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, with Jalen Hurts named MVP.
Three standout athletes from February 9 are Rick Barry, Terry Norris, and Jalen Hurts. Barry is a 12-time All-Star and a 1975 NBA Champion. Norris was a top super-welterweight champion known for his speed. Hurts led the Eagles to a Super Bowl victory.
