NASCAR's Neil Bonnett died at Daytona, Marathoner Kelvin Kiptum killed in Kenya, and Buster Douglas knocked out Tyson - This DiSH for Feb. 11
This Day in Sports History · Thrive Sweet Productions
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Show Notes
In 1994, NASCAR driver Neil Bonnett died during a practice run at Daytona International Speedway.
In 2024, marathoner Kelvin Kiptum died after the car he was driving went off the road and flipped in a ditch.
In 2002, controversy marred the Pairs Figure Skating competition.
In 1990, James 'Buster' Douglas pulled off one of the greatest upsets in sports history by beating Mike Tyson.
In 1988, Dave 'Tiger' Williams was released by the Hartford Whalers, essentially ending his career. He holds the NHL record for the most penalty minutes of any player to ever skate in the National Hockey League.