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The Sports Archives – More Indianapolis 500 Memories and Fun Facts
Here are more interesting facts of past Indy 500 races: (see The Sports Archives – Indianapolis 500 Memories and Fun Facts ) • Wilbur Shaw won the 1937 Indianapolis 500 by 2.16 seconds over second place driver Ralph Hepburn. Shaw’s … Continue reading
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Tagged A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, Bobby Unser, Carl Fisher, Duesenberg, Emerson Fittipaldi, Fun Facts, Greatest Moments, Helio Castroneves, Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indy 500, James Melton, Jim Nabors, Louis Meyer, Mario Andretti, Maserati, Memories, Peter DePaolo, Ralph Hepburn, Ray Harroun, Rick Mears, Sports Archives, Wilbur Shaw
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The Sports Archives – Too Old to Skateboard?
There are plenty of incredible older skaters out there and seeing them at the park or hearing about how Tony Hawk can still bust big vert tricks at the age of 43, just might be enough to send you running … Continue reading
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Tagged Bam Margera, Extreme Sports, Skateboarding, Skateboards, Tony Hawk, Wakeboarding
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The Sports Archives – Indianapolis 500 Memories and Fun Facts
On May 29, 2011, everyone… “start your engines”… as the commencement of the 95th Indianapolis 500 and its 100th year anniversary will take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The race has run annual except for the battle years of … Continue reading
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Tagged "Start Your Engines", Arie Luyendyk, Danica Patrick, Dario Franchitti, Gaston Chevrolet, Greatest Moments, Helio Castroneves, Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indy 500, Janet Guthrie, Joe Dawson, Jules Goux, Louis Chevrolet, Monroe-Frontenac, Ralph DePalma, Ray Harroun, Ryan Briscoe, Scott Dixon, Sports Archives, Team Penske, Will Power
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The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – 1912 Indianapolis 500 Push to Finish
Ralph DePalma was one of the greatest race car drivers in the early 20th century. He earned first place in the Indianapolis 500 in 1915 and had won nearly 2000 races, including 24 American Champ car races. However, before achieving … Continue reading
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Tagged 1912 Indianapolis 500, Greatest Moments, Indy 500, Mercedes, Ralph DePalma, Sports Archives
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The Sports Archives – How a Fan Letter Contributed to Pitcher Steve Carlton’s Success
From the book “You Can If You Think You Can’ by Norman Vincent Peale is a little known story about one of the best pitchers in baseball history. Steve “Lefty” Carlton who spent most of his career with the St. … Continue reading
The Sports Archives – More Stanley Cup Memories and Fun Facts
The 2011 Stanley Cup semi-finals are gearing up with the Tampa Bay Lightning taking on the Boston Bruins and the San Jose Sharks are up against the Vancouver Canucks. To get you in the Stanley Cup mood, we thought you … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011 Stanley Cup, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, detroit red wings, Henri Richard, Jean Beliveau, John Grahame, Lester Patrick, Lorne Chabot, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL, San Jose Sharks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ted Lindsay, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks
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The Sports Archives – The Players Championship and Signature Hole Number 17
On May 12, 2011, the PGA Tour stops in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida for the Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass, also known as The Players Championship and TPC at Sawgrass. The course is best known for its signature 17th hole. … Continue reading
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Tagged 17th Hole, Greatest Moments, Hole 17, Island Green, PGA Tour, Seagulls, Sports Archives, Steve Lowery, The Players Championship, Tiger Woods, TPC at Sawgrass
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The Sports Archives – Stanley Cup Memories and Fun Facts
Lord Stanley’s Cup goes to the last NHL team standing after a series of four playoff rounds where each round is best-of-seven. The playoffs usually run mid-April to early June and are, in my opinion, the toughest 7-8 weeks of … Continue reading
The Sports Archives – More Kentucky Derby Memories and Fun Facts
The 137th Kentucky Derby is scheduled to take place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on May 7th, 2011. We would like to provide more interesting facts and notes that occurred in Derby history: (See first article: The Sports Archives … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011 Kentucky Derby, Affirmed, Belmont Stakes, Churchill Downs, Dark Star, Diane Crump, Exterminator, Ferdinand, Gallant Man, General Duke, Greatest Moments, Iron Liege, Lexington, Native Dancer, Sports Archives, Steve Cauthen, Sun Briar, Swale, Willie Shoemaker
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