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LeBron James became NBA's All-time leading scorer, Pistol Pete poured in 69, the Longest Shot in College Basketball - This DiSH for Feb. 7
Episode 8027th February 2026 • This Day in Sports History • Thrive Sweet Productions
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In 2023, LeBron James became the all-time scoring leader in the NBA.

In 1970, Pete Maravich set an NCAA single game record by scoring 69 against Alabama.

In 1985, Marshall's Bruce Morris hit the longest shot in NCAA basketball history.

In 2015, legendary college basketball coach Dean Smith passed away. He gifted every one of his former players $200 to have a dinner out on him.

In 1994, Michael Jordan signed with the Chicago White Sox to play baseball.

In 1993, NBA rookie Shaquille O’Neal collapsed the entire basket with one of his power dunks.

In 1969, Diane Crump became the first female jockey to compete in a Pro Horse Race.

In 1976, Toronto's Daryl Sittler scored 6 goals and dished 4 assists to score 10 points

In 1999, Payne Stewart won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am after the final round was cancelled due to weather.

In 1962, PGA pro Sam Snead became the only man to win an LPGA event.

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