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Title: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Dos Equis on June 04, 2011, 09:32:39 PM
Some of mine:

LA coming back from 15+ down to beat Portland in game 7.  Portland had some horses on that team.  



The Billy Sims karate kick:



Watching that freak Bo Jackson.  Breaking the bat on his head is one of the freakiest things I've seen:



Steve Atwater laying the lumber on Christian Okoye:



Montana to Taylor in Super Bowl XXIII



Watching the greatest RB in the history of the NFL:



Magic's sky hook over the Chief and McHale to win a championship:

Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Dos Equis on December 24, 2011, 08:30:27 PM
 :o  10.

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Post by: funk51 on December 26, 2011, 12:39:14 PM
 ;D i got pretty many i was in attendance when derek jeter hit a homerun for his 3000 hits. i was in phillie when joe carter got his 2000 hits. i saw mark mcgwire take batting practice in phillie and than hit a centerfield upperdeck shot in the game. barry bonds hitting a hr and next time up rickey bo who just got in the game plunk him in the ass on the first pitch, rickey bo got a black eye and an ejection for his trouble. i was there when tom tresh hit 3 hrs in one game and on and on.
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Post by: The Showstoppa on December 26, 2011, 02:21:41 PM
The Magic skyhook had me screaming at the fuzzy picture on our TV for 10 minutes....I was crushed !!!!
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Post by: Dos Equis on December 26, 2011, 02:25:37 PM
The Magic skyhook had me screaming at the fuzzy picture on our TV for 10 minutes....I was crushed !!!!

lol.  That's arguably the greatest shot in the history of basketball, given the stakes, the kind of shot, and who he made it over (the Chief and McHale).  I was screaming for a different reason.  lol
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: The Showstoppa on December 26, 2011, 05:26:38 PM
lol.  That's arguably the greatest shot in the history of basketball, given the stakes, the kind of shot, and who he made it over (the Chief and McHale).  I was screaming for a different reason.  lol

I know we have talked about it before, but I REALLY miss the 80's Celtics vs Lakers.  In my opinion it was the greatest professional sports rivalry.  Yankees/Red Sox was way too one sided for decades.  Plus the stakes were always at the highest level when they played.
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Dos Equis on December 26, 2011, 06:42:33 PM
I know we have talked about it before, but I REALLY miss the 80's Celtics vs Lakers.  In my opinion it was the greatest professional sports rivalry.  Yankees/Red Sox was way too one sided for decades.  Plus the stakes were always at the highest level when they played.

Completely agree.  Was watching a couple older games on NBA TV earlier today.  Really miss those days.
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Earl1972 on December 28, 2011, 10:22:23 AM
this game was the only time i didn't think the steelers had a chance of winning, it felt just as good as the super bowl wins



best play in super bowl history, i'll never forget thinking to myself that we needed a defensive miracle, wow did we get a miracle



this drive and touchdown, the end to a rollercoaster season that crowned the steelers as 6 time super bowl champs



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Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Grape Ape on December 28, 2011, 01:39:21 PM


best play in super bowl history, i'll never forget thinking to myself that we needed a defensive miracle, wow did we get a miracle



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Greatest overall play in Superbowl history:



I don't know how this can be topped in terms of context:  First, it had two parts, a ridiculous escape, followed by a ridiculous catch during a last minute drive that only a TD could help against the statistically greatest offense in NFL history, who was going for an unprecedented 19 win undefeated season.
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Dos Equis on December 28, 2011, 03:37:02 PM
That Ben throw/Holmes catch was one of the greatest plays of all-time IMO.  And even though the catch was a 10, the throw was equally impressive, because he had just made the same throw to the opposite side of the endzone.  Forget whether it was dropped or penalty or whatever.  
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Andy Griffin on December 28, 2011, 04:57:53 PM


Oh, that fellow Edwards!

Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Earl1972 on December 28, 2011, 07:28:59 PM
Greatest overall play in Superbowl history:



I don't know how this can be topped in terms of context:  First, it had two parts, a ridiculous escape, followed by a ridiculous catch during a last minute drive that only a TD could help against the statistically greatest offense in NFL history, who was going for an unprecedented 19 win undefeated season.

i'm sorry but a play that goes for a first down can not top a 100 yard interception return, and nobody remembers that game if new england isn't undefeated

it is one of the most memorable plays, but it wasn't a better play than the 100 yard int

E
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Post by: Earl1972 on December 28, 2011, 07:31:52 PM
That Ben throw/Harrison catch was one of the greatest plays of all-time IMO.  And even though the catch was a 10, the throw was equally impressive, because he had just made the same throw to the opposite side of the endzone.  Forget whether it was dropped or penalty or whatever. 

the throw before that went through his hands, funny because it should've been an easier catch

it was a great catch but i think it is overrated, it's one of the most memorable for me because it clinched the super bowl win after coming from behind with little time to spare

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Post by: Grape Ape on December 29, 2011, 03:51:52 PM
i'm sorry but a play that goes for a first down can not top a 100 yard interception return, and nobody remembers that game if new england isn't undefeated

it is one of the most memorable plays, but it wasn't a better play than the 100 yard int

E

Your description of it ignores all the context around it that made it the greatest.  The Patriots WERE undefeated, you can't take that away when evaluating it.

I enjoyed the Steelers / Arizona SB as much as I could enjoy a game that my own team wasn't playing, but I didn't put too much stock in all the hoopla it got, because the Steelers won a game in dramatic fashion only because they let an inferior team almost beat them.  They won when they were supposed to win as they were 7 point favorites.

Harrison play was definitely a top ten in SB history, but I'd put the Holmes catch above it.
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Dos Equis on December 29, 2011, 04:09:55 PM
the throw before that went through his hands, funny because it should've been an easier catch

it was a great catch but i think it is overrated, it's one of the most memorable for me because it clinched the super bowl win after coming from behind with little time to spare

E

Overrated?  I don't think so at all.  Incredibly difficult.  Absolutely perfect pass, but the hands, footwork, and body control were just amazing.  And with the stakes, it was just even more impressive. 

Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Earl1972 on December 30, 2011, 10:36:47 AM
Your description of it ignores all the context around it that made it the greatest.  The Patriots WERE undefeated, you can't take that away when evaluating it.

I enjoyed the Steelers / Arizona SB as much as I could enjoy a game that my own team wasn't playing, but I didn't put too much stock in all the hoopla it got, because the Steelers won a game in dramatic fashion only because they let an inferior team almost beat them.  They won when they were supposed to win as they were 7 point favorites.

Harrison play was definitely a top ten in SB history, but I'd put the Holmes catch above it.

the game was 10 -7 until the final 3 or 4 minutes, that's boring football imo, a great game imo is great from start to finish

i say the holmes catch was overrated because i think the harrison int was more spectacular, while many say the opposite

E
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Dos Equis on February 04, 2012, 03:48:37 PM
I miss this little fattie.  (no homo)  Could never keep his weight down.  Played at about 250-60.  Needed to be about 215.  Definitely NFL talent. 

Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: nzmusclemonster on February 05, 2012, 05:32:59 PM


Oh, that fellow Edwards!



It's at the top of a few lists, but no way the best try ever.
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Andy Griffin on February 06, 2012, 01:32:10 AM
It's at the top of a few lists, but no way the best try ever.


It happened before you were born and people still talk about it.
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: wild willie on February 13, 2012, 08:48:10 AM
1. Hail Mary pass Flutie to Phelan

2. Cal versus Stanford 1982

3. Nolan Ryan Robin Ventura brawl

4. Spud Webb wins 86 Slam Dunk Contest

5. Michigan versus Colorado Hail Mary
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Doug_Steele on February 13, 2012, 11:39:24 AM
1. Hail Mary pass Flutie to Phelan

2. Cal versus Stanford 1982

3. Nolan Ryan Robin Ventura brawl

4. Spud Webb wins 86 Slam Dunk Contest

5. Michigan versus Colorado Hail Mary

Still have nightmares about that game and Ty Law fucking up that one game.  :-\
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Grape Ape on February 13, 2012, 12:27:32 PM
On TV:

1976 Watching Chambliss HR as a kid with my Grandpa while my Dad was away on a trip
1996 Final WS out at my friend's house
2007 Giants Superbowl
2003 Boone HR (subsequently spoiled by WS loss)
NY Rangers playoffs against NJ during Cup run

In person:

Tino Martinez GS in Game 1 of 1998 WS
1999 game four WS clincher
Taking daughter to first Yankee game at age 5

Phil Simms 43 yd TD run on Madden '93 to win game, which was pretty much impossible to do.
Half rink shot on Blades of Steel in Arcade with no time on clock to win bet and make friend get on GNC scale (295 lbs total)
Clubber Lang going 5-5 with 5 HR on Colecovision Super Action baseball against me in one game (we had to name our teams and keep stats on paper since the games didn't then)
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: The Showstoppa on February 13, 2012, 04:34:16 PM
1993 UNC mens basketball Natl Championship....the Webber TO game....  I was stationed in Germany at the time, it was about 4 am and when he walked on the rebound before "the TO" I was yelling at the top of my lungs....when the doofus called timeout I woke up the entire section of my barracks.

The Laettner shot to beat Kentucky.  Again, stationed in Germany and the LAST time I pulled for Duke.  It was only because I hadn't been back home yet and ran into all the converted Duke fans, none of who pulled for Duke when I was in HS with them.....back to back titles tend to do that.

Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Andy Griffin on February 13, 2012, 05:06:17 PM
1993 UNC mens basketball Natl Championship....the Webber TO game....  I was stationed in Germany at the time, it was about 4 am and when he walked on the rebound before "the TO" I was yelling at the top of my lungs....when the doofus called timeout I woke up the entire section of my barracks.

The Laettner shot to beat Kentucky.  Again, stationed in Germany and the LAST time I pulled for Duke.  It was only because I hadn't been back home yet and ran into all the converted Duke fans, none of who pulled for Duke when I was in HS with them.....back to back titles tend to do that.



Did you have your strong hatred for Kentucky at that time, or did that come later?

I was in the Army during the Duke game but I was at home with my (at the time) new wife.  The UNC-Michigan game took place a few months after I left the Army.
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Doug_Steele on February 14, 2012, 02:01:57 PM
1993 UNC mens basketball Natl Championship....the Webber TO game....  I was stationed in Germany at the time, it was about 4 am and when he walked on the rebound before "the TO" I was yelling at the top of my lungs....when the doofus called timeout I woke up the entire section of my barracks.

The Laettner shot to beat Kentucky.  Again, stationed in Germany and the LAST time I pulled for Duke.  It was only because I hadn't been back home yet and ran into all the converted Duke fans, none of who pulled for Duke when I was in HS with them.....back to back titles tend to do that.




 :'(
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Post by: CalvinH on February 15, 2012, 08:40:52 AM
First time beating Bald Bull on the Mike Tyson video game...
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Andy Griffin on February 15, 2012, 10:19:51 AM
First time beating Bald Bull on the Mike Tyson video game...

I had the same thrill.  All those times I would try to block the blow when he charged...discovered by accident to just move to the side and uppercut him. 
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: The Showstoppa on February 16, 2012, 08:34:02 PM
Did you have your strong hatred for Kentucky at that time, or did that come later?

I was in the Army during the Duke game but I was at home with my (at the time) new wife.  The UNC-Michigan game took place a few months after I left the Army.

Kentucky hatred came later.  It really started when I went to see the Regional finals UNC vs Kentucky in Birmingham.  Can't remember the year but it was Dean vs Pitino and the crowd was about 75% UK fans and they were the most obnoxious fans I have ever seen.  EVERY call was whined about, no matter if it was an obvious foul, etc...  almost got into it with a guy sitting in front of me, but his friends wisely told him to shut up.  Best part was that over the last couple of minutes wallace and stackhouse had about 5 dunks and I yelled all the way back to the car.  Fun experience, but since that day UK basketball fans rank up there with Ohio State football fans as the most annoying asshats on the planet.
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Post by: Dos Equis on February 18, 2012, 05:50:38 PM
First time beating Bald Bull on the Mike Tyson video game...

lol.  Took me forever too.   :)
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: CalvinH on February 20, 2012, 08:53:17 AM
I had the same thrill.  All those times I would try to block the blow when he charged...discovered by accident to just move to the side and uppercut him. 
lol.  Took me forever too.   :)


Lol.I can't remember if someone showed me how to beat him or if I learned myself ;D
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: funk51 on May 13, 2012, 07:46:55 AM
;D i got pretty many i was in attendance when derek jeter hit a homerun for his 3000 hits. i was in phillie when joe carter got his 2000 hits. i saw mark mcgwire take batting practice in phillie and than hit a centerfield upperdeck shot in the game. barry bonds hitting a hr and next time up rickey bo who just got in the game plunk him in the ass on the first pitch, rickey bo got a black eye and an ejection for his trouble. i was there when tom tresh hit 3 hrs in one game and on and on.
not as big a deal but i was at yesterday's yankee game and bore  witness to derek jeter getting his 3141 st hit tying tony gwynn for 17 th on the all-time hit list.
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Dos Equis on May 15, 2012, 07:20:18 PM
not as big a deal but i was at yesterday's yankee game and bore  witness to derek jeter getting his 3141 st hit tying tony gwynn for 17 th on the all-time hit list.

Gwynn is only 17th?  Wow.  Thought he would have been much higher. 
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Post by: Option D on May 17, 2012, 07:07:08 AM
Gwynn is only 17th?  Wow.  Thought he would have been much higher. 

His son is rockin and rolling for my Big Blue Dodgers... (Best Record in the Majors...)

Ill tell you what... if the Dodgers win the WS.... i will go on a week long drinking and partying binge...
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Dos Equis on May 17, 2012, 03:37:16 PM
His son is rockin and rolling for my Big Blue Dodgers... (Best Record in the Majors...)

Ill tell you what... if the Dodgers win the WS.... i will go on a week long drinking and partying binge...

lol.  I was trying to explain to a non-sports fan how weird it is that the performance of your favorite team can affect how you feel. 
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Post by: funk51 on May 19, 2012, 02:02:43 PM
lol.  I was trying to explain to a non-sports fan how weird it is that the performance of your favorite team can affect how you feel. 
that's true yesterday i got a double dose of it, phillies beat the boston red sox than sixers beat the boston celtics now if only the iggles could ever beat the patriots....
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Post by: Dos Equis on July 05, 2012, 02:53:38 PM
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Dos Equis on July 05, 2012, 03:20:57 PM
Most of these would result in a fine or suspension today.   ::)

Part 2:




Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: CalvinH on July 06, 2012, 06:04:17 AM
Giants Superbowl in 86
Jeter diving into the stands and coming out with a bloody face but still making the catch against the Red Sox.
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Post by: Option D on July 06, 2012, 07:34:17 AM
lol.  I was trying to explain to a non-sports fan how weird it is that the performance of your favorite team can affect how you feel. 

My friends can tell how the Dodgers are doing by my mood...The dodgers got swept by the gay SF Giants... I was the meanest fuck for like 2 days... and i keep off of sports center
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Dos Equis on July 06, 2012, 12:38:43 PM
My friends can tell how the Dodgers are doing by my mood...The dodgers got swept by the gay SF Giants... I was the meanest fuck for like 2 days... and i keep off of sports center

Well you got Magic involved now, so the future looks good.   :)
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Post by: Grape Ape on July 06, 2012, 12:49:06 PM
My friends can tell how the Dodgers are doing by my mood...The dodgers got swept by the gay SF Giants... I was the meanest fuck for like 2 days... and i keep off of sports center

C'mon, you know that's how baseball goes.  The best will rise over the course of the 162, but they're always going to lose 60+ games, and to crappy teams at that.   All the crap that you see that costs a game levels out and they get it back over the season.

Then the playoffs arrives and it's a combination of timing, luck, and skill.

Getting into the SABR side of the game has dulled the season for me.  That, and the fact that the Yankees have been a ridiclous 82% chance of making the playoffs in ST for the past decade or so.

In other words, I can't get too emotional over the regular season these days.
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Option D on July 06, 2012, 01:01:39 PM
C'mon, you know that's how baseball goes.  The best will rise over the course of the 162, but they're always going to lose 60+ games, and to crappy teams at that.   All the crap that you see that costs a game levels out and they get it back over the season.

Then the playoffs arrives and it's a combination of timing, luck, and skill.

Getting into the SABR side of the game has dulled the season for me.  That, and the fact that the Yankees have been a ridiclous 82% chance of making the playoffs in ST for the past decade or so.

In other words, I can't get too emotional over the regular season these days.

I know.. but as a dodger fan, this season is a bit more critical for me. I went in with an unhealthy amount of Optimism. So im overly emotionally invested this season.
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Grape Ape on July 06, 2012, 09:36:36 PM
I know.. but as a dodger fan, this season is a bit more critical for me. I went in with an unhealthy amount of Optimism. So im overly emotionally invested this season.

Understandable.  You should be optimistic, but you need Kemp to stay healthy, and a decent acquisition at the deadline.

If LA can land Hamels or Greinke to pair up with that staff, watch out....
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Dos Equis on October 02, 2012, 04:15:42 PM
Jalen Rose's take on Kobe's 81 points.  Pretty funny. 

Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: UPINTHEMGUTS on October 04, 2012, 03:42:50 PM
lol....I always liked Jalen Rose and his opinions. It seems like everything he says on TV, he always has this 'are you serious?' look on his face.


One of the best trash talkers in college basketball history when he was with the fab five.
Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Dos Equis on November 24, 2014, 02:02:38 PM
 :o  They don't get more difficult than this.  Definitely one of the best catches I've seen.

Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Dos Equis on January 01, 2015, 04:07:18 PM
Absolutely love this.  Joe still rules.   :)

Title: Re: Greatest Sports Memories
Post by: Dos Equis on April 27, 2015, 02:05:00 PM
Absolutely love it.