Tag Archives: Dale Earnhardt
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11 Terrible Sports Statues
A couple weeks back, the Pittsburgh Penguins officially unveiled a new statue of Mario Lemieux outside the Consol Energy Center. And while it’s not really a great statue, it certainly isn’t bad, either. That’s because the sculptor, Bruce Wolfe, adhered to the two basic principles for making a decent sports statue: it should be an [...]
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9 Most Tragic Auto Racing Deaths
Yesterday’s heartbreaking death of Dan Wheldon at the Las Vegas Indy 300 serves as a stark reminder of the dual nature of auto racing. When things go right, it is the most electrifying sport on earth. Yet when things go wrong, it is by far the most tragic. Wheldon, of course, was one of IndyCar’s [...]
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This Day In Sports History (February 18th) Dale Earnhardt
It was on this day in 2001 that Dale Earnhardt was involved in a fatal crash at the Daytona 500. It did not appear to be a major collision at first, but when traveling at speeds of 150 MPH, even a minor accident can prove to be deadly. On the final lap, Earnhardt’s #3 car [...]
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10 Athletes Whose Lives Were Cut Too Short
Few things are more tragic than not being able to see someone deliver on the promise of their passion or their career. On no stage is that more evident than in that of professional sports, in which careers are tracked from an early age and the hopes of fans, friends and family alike hinge on [...]
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Top 10 Ways How Not To Support Your Favorite Team
Total Pro Sports – With out fans there would no sports, and without sports there would be no crazed and dedicated sports fans. So in honor of attending the 2009 NCAA Basketball Finals in Detroit, Michigan this past Monday and witnessing some of the most oddly dressed Michigan State Spartans fans. We decided it was [...]
