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Dale Earnhardt, Sr and Jr won the Daytona 500 for the first time, the Mardi Gras Miracle, and Leon Spinks shocked Ali - This DiSH for Feb. 15
Episode 81015th February 2026 • This Day in Sports History • Thrive Sweet Productions
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In 1998, Dale Earnhardt, Sr won the Daytona 500 on his 20th try.

In 2004, Dale Earnhardt, Jr won his firt Daytona 500 in his 5th try.

In 1976, David Pearson won his first Daytona 500 in the slowest finish.

In 1994, the Kentucky Wildcats erased a 31-point second half deficit to beat LSU in the greatest comeback in College Basketball History.

In 2018, Denver's Nikola Jokic notched the fastest triple-double in NBA history.

In 2017, Duke freshman Jason Tatum got some interesting motivation from Coach K at halftime. It motivated him to finish with his college best 28 points.

In 1978, Leon Spinks won a surprising split decision over Muhammad Ali.

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