March is an exciting month for sports fans. The NBA and NHL seasons are heating up, MLB teams are in Spring Training, and March Madness is just around the corner. NASCAR, Formula 1, UFC Fight Nights, and some PGA Tour events also keep the action going.
March 13 has seen many memorable moments in sports history. Here are some highlights:
– 1861: Joseph Kendall rode Jealousy to victory in the 23rd Grand National.
– 1878: The University of Oxford beat Cambridge in the first varsity golf match.
– 1911: The Ottawa Senators defeated the Galt Professionals 7-4 in the Stanley Cup.
– 1918: The Toronto Arenas outscored the Montreal Canadiens 10-7 to win the NHL championship.
– 1948: Ireland claimed their first Grand Slam in rugby, beating Wales 6-3.
– 1961: Floyd Patterson knocked out Ingemar Johansson to retain the heavyweight boxing title.
– 1980: Eric Heiden set a world record in the 1000-meter speed skating event.
– 1998: Bryce Drew hit a buzzer-beater for Valparaiso to win a memorable NCAA tournament game.
– 2005: Donyell Marshall tied the NBA record with 12 three-pointers in a game.
– 2011: Duke beat North Carolina 75-58 in the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament.
– 2022: Tom Brady came out of retirement to play another season.
These moments remind us why we love sports. March is truly a month full of excitement!
