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  1962 in sports - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
See also: 1961 in sports, other events of 1962, 1963 in sports and the list of 'years in sports'.
March 24, 1962 - Emile Griffith regained the World Welterweight Championship by knocking out Benny the "Kid" Paret in the 12th round.
Paret died ten days later on April 3, 1962 as a result of severe head injuries sustained in the fight.
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 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Even though many felt T-Bird had gone far astray from its predecessor, it sold twice as well as the low-slung original.
So, in 1962, Ford released a new model, the Sports Roadster.
The detachable rear tonneau cover could be removed to reveal a 4-seater convertible.
www.vintagecarsource.com /pages/vintage/62thunder.htm   (66 words)

  
 AugustaGolf.com: Sports Illustrated recaps: 1962
Before play started, for instance, there was the arrival of a herald from GHQ announcing that the 1962 army of competitors would total 110, considerably more than the previous high.
Arnold Palmer left it for others to say that the manner in which he turned misfortune aside was one of the supreme moments of his career.
His comeback took him to the playoff and insured that the 1962 Masters would have as dramatic a climax as-well, as a Masters.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /augusta/si_history_stories/1962.html   (2493 words)

  
 AUTOMOTIVE MILEPOSTS | 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster and Landau Models
Apparently the public agreed, because as sales figures for the 1961 Thunderbirds were beginning to be tallied, it was apparent they were not keeping up the pace set by their predecessors.
A 1958-1959 circa raised wing Thunderbird emblem, set against either a fl or white background (depending on the color of the vinyl) would be designed and placed at the center of the chrome plated S-bars in an enlarged circular area.
The Landau contributed to higher sales figures for 1962, and became the most popular Thunderbird model in 1966, a title it would retain until the Landau was retired after the 1971 models.
automotivemileposts.com /tbird1962roadsterlandau.html   (1165 words)

  
 1962 Thunderbird Production Numbers
The 1962 Thunderbird Sports Roadster models are among the most prized of all Thunderbirds.
The first Sports Roadster built, that was actually coded as a roadster, was serial number 2Y89Z 127027, built December 11, 1961.
It seems there are more Sports Roadsters around today than there were in 1962, so before you pay top dollar for that Sports Roadster, do your homework.
automotivemileposts.com /prod1962tbird.html   (332 words)

  
 1962 Falcon Futura
Available options for the Sports Futura were limited to a "four on the floor" 4-speed transmission behind the 170ci six cylinder.
Body code for the 62 1/2 Sports Futura is 62C, while Futuras produced prior to mid-1962 are 64C.
These still have the bucket seats, center console, and bright trim, but they do not have the T-Bird roof line and were not available with the 4-speed.
www.digisys.net /fordfan/Falcon/62Futura.html   (450 words)

  
 Sports: Nov. 11, 1962: NASCAR came to Tampa Bay
But Reutimann, a 21-year-old racer from Zephyrhills, was turning laps at Golden Gate Speedway in Tampa on Nov. 11, 1962.
Petty, 25, started fifth in a 1962 Plymouth owned by his father, Lee Petty.
He took the lead 20 laps into the 200-lap event and led the rest of the way, claiming the 14th victory of his blossoming career.
www.sptimes.com /2002/11/11/Sports/Nov_11__1962__NASCAR_.shtml   (1220 words)

  
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Sports Illustrated - The jaw is broken but the mouth lives on. - Ali - Cassius Clay April 23, 1973
Sports Illustrated - Once and Forever - Ali hits the big five-oh, and we celebrate by revisiting his youthful days as CassiusClay. January 13, 1992
Sports Illustrated - February 4, 1974 - Ali Again. Ali-Frazier: Rematch Time, In a tumultuous week, the ex-champions gave their fervid backers far more than just a fistfight! #73-1995
www.days-gone-by.com /acatalog/Index_Sports_Illustrated_148.html   (226 words)

  
 AUTOS & BOATS : Auto Restoration & Kit Cars : The Ford Thunderbird: History and Background : DIY Network
The exception to that was the 1962 model year, as will be explained later.
There were only 1,427 of these sports roadster models produced by ford in 1962, and only another 455 in 1963, so there were less than two thousand of them then -- and probably much fewer around today.
Affectionately known as the "bible" of the collector-car hobby, Hemmings is considered the source where car and truck enthusiasts find the cars of their dreams, as well as the parts to keep them running.
www.diynetwork.com /diy/ab_auto_restoration/article/0,2021,DIY_13680_2767177,00.html   (1116 words)

  
 Learn more about 1962 in sports in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Learn more about 1962 in sports in the online encyclopedia.
You are here: Online Encyclopedia > 1962 in sports
Giro d'Italia won by Franco Balmamion of Italy
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 AUTOS & BOATS : Auto Restoration & Kit Cars : 1962 Ford Thunderbird: Restoration Planning and Research : DIY Network
Before Steve Magnante begins the restoration of this 1962 Ford Thunderbird, he researches the history and background of this classic model.
Even if you don't plan on restoring a 1962 T-bird, much of the advice and many of the tips in the series are applicable to repair and restoration work on other models.
The segment that follows explores the diverse history of the Ford Thunderbird and, in particular, the 1962 T-Bird sports roadster.
www.diynetwork.com /diy/ab_auto_restoration/article/0,2021,DIY_13680_2767165,00.html   (1181 words)

  
 List of sports events
This page indexes the individual year in sports pages.
Each year is annotated with a significant event as a reference point.
1851 in sports - Birth of the America's Cup
www.teachersparadise.com /ency/en/wikipedia/l/li/list_of_sports_events.html   (364 words)

  
 1961 in sports - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
See also: 1960 in sports, other events of 1961, 1962 in sports and the list of 'years in sports'.
This event was the first organized international competition in the sport.
Davis Cup: Australia won 5-0 over Italy in world tennis.
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 Wikinfo | List of sports events   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
1993 in sports - Monica Seles is stabbed during a tennis tournament
1945 in sports - Maurice Richard is the first NHL player to score 50 goals in one season
Images, some of which are used under the doctrine of Fair use or used with permission, may not be available.
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 The 1962 Sports Futura
Like the Sprints that were produced a year later, the 1962 Sports Futura was a mid-year model.
The Sports Futura was produced by Lee Iacocca and his pals as a Corvair fighter.
The Ford execs became agitated with the introduction of the sporty Corvair Monzas in 1961.
www.westcoastfalcons.com /scff/histriv/sportsfutura.htm   (435 words)

  
 Thunderbird Registry Data Sheet
Arthur Ash III documented this 1962 Thunderbird Sports Roadster as being for sale at Monte Shelton Jaguar in Portland, Oregon in August, 2005.
As originally registered on October 8, 2002: This is a 1962 Thunderbird Sports Roadster.
This Thunderbird Sports Roadster had a base price of $5,439.
www.tbirdregistry.com /viewdatasheet.asp?RegistryNumber=898   (226 words)

  
 GREAT SPORTS STORIES 1961,1962,1963,1964   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Cricket was in decline, attendance's at county matches had slumped from nearly 2 million in 1950 to 700,000 in 1962.
The committee suggested a one-day knockout competition Interest was slow but in May 1962 4 counties had a trial run and the seed was planted for a limited over game the next summer.
The major stumbling block was the expense if matches were interrupted by bad weather.
homepage.ntlworld.com /haywardlad/centsport/1961-64.html   (1973 words)

  
 Sports Stadium Models   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Arco Park Stadium, designed by the HOK Sports Facilities Group of Kansas City for the Sacramento Sports Association was modeled at 1/32" = 1’.
Featured on the 4' x 6' model are interchangeable playing fields, illustrating both baseball and football seating configurations.
For added realism, blocks of tiny sports fans were molded, painted and placed in every section in the stadium, representing a sellout crowd - 70,000 screaming fans.
smu.com /sports.htm   (147 words)

  
 1962 Dell Sports Baseball Magazine Roger Maris on Cover VG+.
1962 Dell Sports Baseball Magazine Roger Maris on Cover VG+.
We have 1 of this item in stock in this condition.
Would be EX+ or EXMT except for small wax like stains on front, spine in excellent condition.
www.basehit.net /ItemView.asp?PartNo=9297   (58 words)

  
 1962 T-Bird Roadster   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The 1962 Thunderbird press kit is a monument to great 60's copywriting.
If the Sports Roadsters were the leading debutantes of Ford's line-up, then the M-series
That word was "pizazz" and the Sports Roadsters had it...in spades.
www.fomoco.com /cars/tbrodstr.htm   (1109 words)

  
 Danbury Mint 1:24 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster - Diecast Zone
Along came '62, and the bodacious Sports Roadster...a special limited edition model that would set the USA on its ear in 1962!!!
Everything fits and is finished to the usual DM level of quality; the model is striking and hauntingly accurate.
Even the engine, the beautifully detailed 390 CID V8 with 3x2bbl carbs is special...only 120 of these engines ever found their way into a Thunderbird (let alone a Sports Roadster) in 1962.
www.diecast.org /diecast98/html/asp/list_reviews/xq/ASP/id.942/qx/reviewpix.htm   (339 words)

  
 Welcome to the Wine Country Classic
2:35PM Qualifying Race 7 Laps - Group 5 1962 - 1967 Prod.
2:05PM Race 4 Group 4 10 LAPS 1955 - 1962 Prod.
2:35PM Race 5 Group 5 10 LAPS 1962 - 1967 Prod.
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 sports betting online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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 eBay - 1962 sports, Vintage Sports Memorabilia, Advertising items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Coca-Cola 1962 Sport Program Inserts bottle sign tray
1962 Topps Greatest Sports Hero BABE RUTH #143 PSA 6 !!
Sport World 11-1962 World Series Issue - Mickey Mantle
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 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster Picture, Classic Car Pictures
1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster Picture, Classic Car Pictures
The 1962 Thunderbird Sports Roadster had a fiberglass tonneau.
The tonneau had built in headrests that covered the back seat when a two passenger car was desired.
www.hubcapcafe.com /ocs/pages01/bird6201.htm   (65 words)

  
 National Road Rally Gallery - 1962 Cumberland Sports Car Races - Powered by PhotoPost
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 Motor Books - Scarlet Passion - Ferrari's famed sports prototype and competition sports cars 1962-73
Motor Books - Scarlet Passion - Ferrari's famed sports prototype and competition sports cars 1962-73
This book is a detailed account of the most charismatic period of Ferrari sports car racing.
The great sports racing cars of this era have a strong enthusiast following, particularly those of the Prancing Horse, which was competing primarily against the Ford GT40 and the Porsche 917.
www.motorbooks.co.uk /notes.asp?bookid=62772   (116 words)

  
 1963 in sports - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
See also: 1962 in sports, other events of 1963, 1964 in sports and the list of 'years in sports'.
USAC Racing - A.J. Foyt won the season championship
May 28 — Zemfira Meftakhetdinova, Azerbaijani sport shooter
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 Welcome to the Wine Country Classic
Group 1 Pre-war Sports and Racing Cars to 1940
Group 2 1948 - 1955 Sports Racing Cars
Group 3 1955 - 1960 Sports Racing Cars
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 Sir Steven Geoffrey Redgrave (1962-), Oarsman and sports consultant
Voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year (2000) and knighted in the same year for his outstanding achievements and services to rowing.
Presented with the Golden Sports Personality Award (2003) to mark the 50th anniversary of Sports Personality of the Year.
This page has been parsed by a modified version of the BBC's Betsie version 1.5, with thanks.
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