Alan Kulwicki wins the Greatest NASCAR race, Coach K wins #903, and MNF's Steamy Towel Drop Open - This DiSH for Nov. 15

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1992, Alan Kulwicki nursed his car around Atlanta Motor Speedway to win the points championship by the slimmest of margins.

In 1960, Elgin Baylor scored 71 in the nightcap of an NBA doubleheader at Madison Square Garden.

In 2011, Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski won his 903rd game becoming the all-time winningest men's college basketball coach.

And in 2004, Monday Night Football got off to a steamy start when Philadelphia Eagles star Terrell Owens and 'Desperate Housewives' actress Nicole Sheridan met in a steamy locker room scene.

THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND

Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.

Takeaways:

• The 1992 NASCAR season finale featured an intense battle for the championship between three top contenders.
• Alan Kulwicki's strategic fuel management led him to victory and the championship title.
• This race marked the final appearance of legendary driver Richard Petty in NASCAR competition.
• Elgin Baylor's remarkable 71-point game in 1960 set a new NBA scoring record at Madison Square Garden.
• Coach Mike Krzyzewski surpassed Bobby Knight as the winningest men's college basketball coach in 2011.
• The steamy intro for Monday Night Football featuring Terrell Owens caused a major media uproar.

Links referenced in this episode:

• sportshistorynetwork.com

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