Greatest Moments in Sports

[WRoss]

So, what are you favorite moments in Sports? Either from your lifetime or before. Post a video link if you can.

Here are some of mine. By no means are these the top, well, maybe the two swimming ones, but just ones I can find.

1) 4 x 100 free relay, 2008 Olympics. Jason Lezak anchors to win gold for the US
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg9lCvAvBdg

2) 100 butterfly, 2008 Olympics. Phelps keeps his gold medal contention alive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIAg9wcriro

3) Appalachian State blocks field goal to beat #1 Michigan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9zpDEsqrbs

4) 1999 US vs China in the Women's World Cup
http://youtu.be/uos71JHj6nE?t=11m45s

5) Tim Tebow's pledge to win the 2008 National Title
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96vAbtpakLg


I'm sure there are a lot more that I am missing and I'll think of them later. I'd love to see what you all can think of.

[Danical]

Game 4 though 7 of 2004 Sox v Yankees.

1980 lake placid mens hokey semi-final round vs USSR.

[Dyslexia]

Dave Roberts stealing second base in the 2004 ALCS - which led the Sox to coming back from down 3 - 0 and eventually winning their first World Series in a million years.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNnqbf2Vpv0&feature=related

Like the commenter said "greatest comeback in sports history"

[NocturnalRob]

1) 4 x 100 free relay, 2008 Olympics. Jason Lezak anchors to win gold for the US
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg9lCvAvBdg
The slo-mo celebration in this one is pretty awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucnkdzzdLx8

[WRoss]

The slo-mo celebration in this one is pretty awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucnkdzzdLx8

I'm really partial to this one because I used to swim against Phelps, Jones, and Weber-Gale, back before they kept growing and I stopped.

[Archigeek]

Twins beat Tigers in game 163 in 2009. Was at that game and it was amazing. The rest of the post season sucked, but that game was special. Last game in the Metrodome being a game 163 was kind of nifty too. That old piece of crap stadium didn't want to give up the ghost.

Then there's this impressive display of sportsmanship:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jocw-oD2pgo&feature=related

[Wyrmx]

I'll never forget the 1980 US Olympic hockey team defeating Russia and eventually winning gold.

[NocturnalRob]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jocw-oD2pgo&feature=related

She tore her ACL running back to 1st as she missed it initially.
...wow. That is fucking brutal.

[WRoss]

Twins beat Tigers in game 163 in 2009. Was at that game and it was amazing. The rest of the post season sucked, but that game was special. Last game in the Metrodome being a game 163 was kind of nifty too. That old piece of crap stadium didn't want to give up the ghost.

Then there's this impressive display of sportsmanship:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jocw-oD2pgo&feature=related

Reminds me of Derek Redmond in the 1992 Olympics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFKpZnok10s&feature=related

[Ayamei]

Kerri Strug, from the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. I was only 9 when she did this, I think it made me cry, I cry all the time, so probably.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFn47a_Ny0Y

[WRoss]

Kerri Strug, from the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. I was only 9 when she did this, I think it made me cry, I cry all the time, so probably.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFn47a_Ny0Y

I forgot about this. Still brings tears to my eyes.

[LMingrone]

Superbowl XXV. I ran to my bedroom and covered my ears when the Bills were kicking the field goal. My mom had to pull me out of my bed to tell me they missed it. I ran around like a maniac.

Superbowl XLII. Everyone around me at a huge party were all betting on the Patriots. When the Giants won me and my friend head butted each other, and the five girls/guys betting on the Giants went into a frenzy that eventually led to a bunch of injuries.

Edit: And obviously all the UCONN wins. :p

[Ayamei]

Superbowl XLII. Everyone around me at a huge party were all betting on the Patriots. When the Giants won me and my friend head butted each other, and the five girls/guys betting on the Giants went into a frenzy that eventually led to a bunch of injuries.

I don't watch football, but this sure was exciting. I was happy to be with such a jubilant crowd, and then with the firetrucks and police cars whooping their sirens and the whole city being ecstatic and giddy the next day, it was a nice change of pace from the usual rudeness. Plus I think Eli is a cutie.

[LMingrone]

I love me some Giants. If Eli is a cutie, I must be Brad Pitt level. I guess girlies like his awkwardness and country boy appeal or something. I guess a few hundered million dollars doesn't hurt. His wife is pretty hot.

[Latrinsorm]

McGwire's 62nd home run... :(

LeBron James, Game 5, Eastern Conference Finals 2007. Down 7 with 3 minutes to go, shoots 10 of 12 for 27 points, shreds Tayshaun Prince so badly that Flip switches coverage to Chauncey Billups(???) and eventually just double teams him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1Px-jPm_TU&feature=related

The first Winter Classic, the one Sidney won with the last shot in the shootout.

Endy Chavez' catch in the 2006 NLCS.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUicBDFYbfo&feature=related

Mick Foley walking down the ramp after his Hell in the Cell retirement match with HHH.

Brock Lesnar superplexing the Big Show.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz7sh5E5fFE&feature=related

[Dyslexia]

Ok since we are going down to childhood memories and how they affected us ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_m1qTfJsFI

I am taking liberty here on the idea that this is "sports"

[Danical]

Kevin Mitchell barehanded catch. That blew my fucking mind.

[Ayamei]

The next time the Mets win the world series. Plus, Brad Pitt is HOT! That's different.

[Rimalon]

Danny Rose goal on his debut versus Arsenal

http://youtu.be/9r0clOtSRlo

[NocturnalRob]

Danny Rose goal on his debut versus Arsenal

http://youtu.be/9r0clOtSRlo
Holy fuck, I forgot about that. A fucking bullet. Tottenham ended up winning that game 2-1 too.

[Keller]

How the fuck has no one posted this? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVU_2TM4o3I&feature=related&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1)

[Keller]

The General being the General. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvRO2GE4x4M&feature=related&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1)

[NocturnalRob]

The General being the General. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvRO2GE4x4M&feature=related&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1)
I agree with the Landon video.

This video, however, is indicative of nothing but a child in a man's body. "Greatest Moments in Sports?" I think not.

[Keller]

I agree with the Landon video.

This video, however, is indicative of nothing but a child in a man's body. "Greatest Moments in Sports?" I think not.

It is one of the most iconic events in sports history. It is the one thing people likely know about CRMK.

The thing people likely don't know is that he wasn't ejected after throwing a chair across the court. He remained on the sidelines and continued arguing. He had to get another technical before he was finally kicked out.

[Keller]

The Shot (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5WUOnTxwPw&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1)

[Keller]

The biggest upset in sporting history? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsrsUTtYmeU&feature=related&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1)

[NocturnalRob]

It is one of the most iconic events in sports history.
http://exurbanpedestrian.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/captainhyperbole2.jpg

[NocturnalRob]

The Shot (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5WUOnTxwPw&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1)
Doug Collins is fucking hysterical. Craig Ehlo...too bad, so sad.

[Keller]

re Bobby Knight throwing a chair being one of the most iconic moments in sports history

Do you really want to debate this? Or are you just trying to pull a PB?

[Latrinsorm]

How the fuck has no one posted this? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVU_2TM4o3I&feature=related&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1)Because this is a thread about sports.

[NocturnalRob]

Do you really want to debate this? Or are you just trying to pull a PB?
What are we debating? And I'm not pulling anything on or around PB. It might fall off, and I got warrants!!

[Keller]

Because this is a thread about sports.

Baseball is now the sport to mock in America. Soccer has been relieved of its place as the shittiest sport to watch.

Didn't you get the memo?

[Latrinsorm]

Baseball is now the sport to mock in America. Soccer has been relieved of its place as the shittiest sport to watch.

Didn't you get the memo?Did you know that the MLS season started about a month ago? Me neither.

[Keller]

Did you know that the MLS season started about a month ago? Me neither.

I have been to two games so far.

I think the Revolution already have more wins than the Red Sox.

DC United Fans during normal game (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5aeTA0AGjc&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1)

Nationals fan forced to stop choking on a hotdog because of a walk-off home run (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB8hl8ZOPE8&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1)

Seriously, MLS >!!!!!! MLB at this point.

[AnticorRifling]

Can I just upload the entire Rudy movie?

[TheEschaton]

Fuck Notre Dame.

[NocturnalRob]

Can I just upload the entire Rudy movie?
Sure. I'll just let TriStar Pictures know...

[Keller]

Can I just upload the entire Hoosiers movie?

FIFY

[Keller]

Between Rudy and Hoosiers, how can you be from Indiana and not :sportssmug:?

[NocturnalRob]

Between Rudy and Hoosiers, how can you be from Indiana and not :sportssmug:?
The Pacers help.

Although this photo made me crack up.

http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp194/nocturnalrob/pacers.jpg

[Latrinsorm]

What you don't know is that Roy Hibbert did MMA training over the summer.
I have been to two games so far.I know a couple good therapists if you want.

[Keller]

The Pacers help.


Can't believe there is even a chance he doesn't make the HoF. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dg01iWlRCY&feature=related&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1)

[NocturnalRob]

I know a couple good therapists if you want.
Is he taking them to the games?

[WRoss]

Danny Rose goal on his debut versus Arsenal

http://youtu.be/9r0clOtSRlo

I loved that it was so early in the game too.

[WRoss]

Because this is a thread about sports.

You posted WWF or whatever the fuck it's called now. It's STAGED.

[WRoss]

As Montana said, the stuff from the Rudy movie isn't real. Here's the real Rudy play.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z950ovP7N4
Still pretty cool.

This is Woody Hayes punching the player. While this is not only really cool, the head official (the one in the white hat) is my grandfather.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmoIjMr1BZs

[NocturnalRob]

While this is not only really cool, the head official (the one in the white hat) is my grandfather.
Did he ever tell you the story personally? And did it involve the phrase: "And then I was all 'wtf?'"

[WRoss]

Did he ever tell you the story personally? And did it involve the phrase: "And then I was all 'wtf?'"

He told me many stories about officiating. About that one, the only thing I remember is that he wanted to kick him out of the game, but there were no rules about that at the time. You'll see where Woody Hayes starts to walk out of the stadium, but decides to stay. That is right after he is told to leave by my grandfather.

[NocturnalRob]

I mean..."A coach may not punch a player on the opposing team." That doesn't really need to be in the rulebook, right?

"A player may not shoot opposing players while running for a touchdown and then killing himself in the end zone." The Last Boy Scout rules.

[WRoss]

It was the 70's!

[NocturnalRob]

It was the 70's!
I will splash the pot whenever the fuck I please.

[Reltov420]

My favorite moment in sports, the 11 minutes it took me to free solo 'No Place Like Home' at Emerald City In the Red River Gorge. I can't wait for this recovery period to be over and get back into it!

http://www.climbing.com/leadingoff/RRG-Aburr09-CLMPA-276.jpg

Not me in that picture, But thats the route!

[LMingrone]

I met Rudy once. I can't believe that guy actually stepped foot on a Football field. He was the most boring speaker ever. "YOU CAN DO WHATEVER YOU DREAM!!!". He was so fake.

[NocturnalRob]

I can't believe that guy actually stepped foot on a Football field.
What about the Baseball diamond or the Golf course? I bet he would have looked even funnier on a Basketball court.

[LMingrone]

What about the Baseball diamond or the Golf course? I bet he would have looked even funnier on a Basketball court.

He might have been able to pull off golf somehow. He was making loot for each speaking appearance. Basketball...I would have paid to dunk over that fruit's head. He was really a self righteous douche.

[NocturnalRob]

...

[Reltov420]

Possibly Alex Honnold's solo of "Moonlight Buttress" in Zion Utah.

[TheEschaton]

Can't believe there is even a chance he doesn't make the HoF. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dg01iWlRCY&feature=related&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1)

I think Denis Leary once said that the only time a man's allowed to cry is at a famous sport guy's retirement.

But, even though it's already been mentioned, the kick heard round the world, the laces were in! But obviously for different reasons, that loss in Super Bowl XXV when I was 9 molded my childhood, and tested the steel of a rust belt city.

Also, the greatest comeback ever, Bills vs. Oilers, 1992 AFC Wild Card. Down 35-3 in the third quarter, our backup QB and backup RB led us to a 41-38 OT win.

-TheE-

[Keller]

I think Denis Leary once said that the only time a man's allowed to cry is at a famous sport guy's retirement.

I definitely cried that night.

I was waiting tables in LA between undergrad and grad school and I was in the bar watching that. It was rough, especially because between all the theatre kids I worked with, not a single fuck was given.

[Parkbandit]

Can't believe there is even a chance he doesn't make the HoF. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dg01iWlRCY&feature=related&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1)

As a diehard Knicks fan, I hated Quark. Hated.

[Keller]

As a diehard Knicks fan, I hated Quark. Hated.

In the same way that, as a Colts fan, I hate Tom Brady.

Sucks when a single man owns your team so consistently.

[Ryvicke]

Twins beat Tigers in game 163 in 2009. Was at that game and it was amazing. The rest of the post season sucked, but that game was special. Last game in the Metrodome being a game 163 was kind of nifty too. That old piece of crap stadium didn't want to give up the ghost.

Then there's this impressive display of sportsmanship:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jocw-oD2pgo&feature=related

Was there too. Damn that was a game. Hope they can get rolling this season.

ETA: watched them beat the Yanks in 10 last Tuesday here tho. That was sweet and since it rained all the NY fans ditched and I cheered without getting shanked.

[WRoss]

New York Giants final drive to beat the patsies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlSkqDUpNYs

The Play: Cal vs Stanford, 1982
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfebpLfAt8g

[DoctorUnne]

For all you Giants fans....

Eat a bag

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUr_oXh6h_o

[LMingrone]

How many Championships have the Eagles won? Snap.

[Stanley Burrell]

Well, as much as I want to say Boone's walk off HR, or the Rangers vs. the Devils in 1994 to advance to the finals, I think we all know the greatest:

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=8852885

[ZeP]

(this line represents deleted remarks questioning just how god damn big a soccer goal can possibly be and declarations that phenomenal swimming ability should not be considered a sport but rather an immigration and national security issue)

Bills vs. Oilers was obviously a bigger defecit but that Eagle vs. Giant comeback was just stunning when taking into account the amount of time left. 31-10 with 7:40 remaining to a 31-38 upset still in regulation. Final play of the game already posted... bobbled punt return resulting in a walk-off TD.

I also really liked the Giants vs. Pats in that "perfect year" last regular season game that had no postseason implications for either team and they both fought it out risking injuries to starters the whole way. Kept waiting for one team to flinch and pull their guys but neither side did.

[Mohrgan]

The correct answer is Andres Iniesta's goal in 2009 for FC Barcelona in extra time (93rd minute) against Chelsea to advance to the Champion's League Final (which they subsequently won, handily).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98FJCDv6uRA

[TheEschaton]

oh man, I remember watching that game. It seems much more exciting in Spanish, though I assume the English commentators were pulling for Chelsea.

[TheEschaton]

(this line represents deleted remarks questioning just how god damn big a soccer goal can possibly be and declarations that phenomenal swimming ability should not be considered a sport but rather an immigration and national security issue)

Bills vs. Oilers was obviously a bigger defecit but that Eagle vs. Giant comeback was just stunning when taking into account the amount of time left. 31-10 with 7:40 remaining to a 31-38 upset still in regulation. Final play of the game already posted... bobbled punt return resulting in a walk-off TD.

I also really liked the Giants vs. Pats in that "perfect year" last regular season game that had no postseason implications for either team and they both fought it out risking injuries to starters the whole way. Kept waiting for one team to flinch and pull their guys but neither side did.

Please, 21 points is one defensive stand and an onsides kick. 32 points is...impossible. And it was done in less than two quarters, it only became 35-3 in the 3rd quarter.

[Mohrgan]

oh man, I remember watching that game. It seems much more exciting in Spanish, though I assume the English commentators were pulling for Chelsea.

I can top that. I was living in Barcelona during that whole season (2007-2010...actually I was working in a lab at the University of Barcelona Biology Campus which is literally across the street from Camp Nou). I watched that game in the bar that was two floors down from my apartment in downtown Barcelona.

It...was...epic. The largest coordinated explosion of sound and activity in a single instant in time that I have ever, probably ever will witness.

Thousands, and thousands, and thousands of people converging on downtown barcelona to sing, drink and party until the sun rose.

[Ardwen]

If that was in the US we'd add flip and burn cars and break windows and loot shops to the celebration.

Growing up in Boston thru the 70s and on up, Fisk's homer was epic, Orr's Goal was incredible, but the Sox overcoming the 3 game defecit vs the Yanks and then winning the series and breaking the curse is an easy top choice.

Miracle on Ice is a pretty close second though.

[LMingrone]

Man, to live in Boston for me was torture. I was too young to realize how insane Red Sox fans are until then. My apartment was right next to the Fens. I made the mistake of wearing my Yankee hat around town. That didn't last long. After getting jumped a few times on the T, I learned not to wear anything Yankees again around there.

[WRoss]

Boise State Fiesta Bowl - 2007: Hook & Ladder and Statue of Liberty
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb2ntCDZz0w

[Mohrgan]

Oooh, as long as we're talking College football, gotta represent my Iowa Hawkeyes, 2005 Capital One Bowl vs LSU, Drew Tate to Warren Holloway as time expires for all the marbles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axb23I1aQMA

[Solkern]

How about a few years ago, when Tiger made that amazing shot, where the ball sat on the edge of the hole for a second or two, Nike sign sticking out, and it drops...I thought that was a great moment.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nJfhUGM4Yc&NR=1

[Mohrgan]

How about a few years ago, when Tiger made that amazing shot, where the ball sat on the edge of the hole for a second or two, Nike sign sticking out, and it drops...I thought that was a great moment.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nJfhUGM4Yc&NR=1

oh man, I remember that one...amazing.

[Ardwen]

Phil Knight at Nike loved it for sure

[LMingrone]

It was like something was willing the ball to go in. Phil's shot around the trees last year was pretty good too.

Edit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewV2gGiFmxk&feature=related

[WRoss]

How about a few years ago, when Tiger made that amazing shot, where the ball sat on the edge of the hole for a second or two, Nike sign sticking out, and it drops...I thought that was a great moment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nJfhUGM4Yc&NR=1

This shot has been over played by that commercial, but it is still amazing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh1ZVLuZdvE

[WRoss]

There is also a great putt from Jim Furyk that I can't find. It was insubstantial in that he didn't win the tournament because of it, but it was still absolutely amazing. He putted from the back side of a bunker, around the lip, onto the green, and drained the put. I really wish I could find it because I about shit my pants when I saw it.

[Warriorbird]

Ones I saw? This was pretty epic.

http://www.prakashthapa.com.np/watch/1aXR1FEawaU/michael-jordan-posterizes-detlef-schrempf-vs-pacers-01-10-90

Jordan dunking on Schrempf. Bulls v Pacers.

[LMingrone]

There is also a great putt from Jim Furyk that I can't find. It was insubstantial in that he didn't win the tournament because of it, but it was still absolutely amazing. He putted from the back side of a bunker, around the lip, onto the green, and drained the put. I really wish I could find it because I about shit my pants when I saw it.

Here ya go. Skip to 4:40. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whk4h-alRi4

Edit: maybe that isn't the one you meant. Still a nice shot.

[Mohrgan]

This shot has been over played by that commercial, but it is still amazing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh1ZVLuZdvE

yeh, remember watching that one and just shaking my head.

[Mohrgan]

How about Justin Leonard sinking that 50 foot putt to win the 1999 Ryder Cup for Team USA?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxTbNTyWIvc&feature=related

best video I could find. Skip ahead to 4:05 for the put.

[Solkern]

What about that girl in the Olympics in Gymnastics, she had like a broken foot or something, and she had to do a perfect vault jump to win gold for USA, and she did it, with a perfect landing...
I'll find the video later

[LMingrone]

What about that girl in the Olympics in Gymnastics, she had like a broken foot or something, and she had to do a perfect vault jump to win gold for USA, and she did it, with a perfect landing...
I'll find the video later

Someone already posted the video in this thread.

[WRoss]

Here ya go. Skip to 4:40. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whk4h-alRi4

Edit: maybe that isn't the one you meant. Still a nice shot.

No, he putted out of a bunker. Like with a putter, and the ball rolling across the sand.

[LMingrone]

No, he putted out of a bunker. Like with a putter, and the ball rolling across the sand.

That's why I added the edit. All his golf videos are instructional.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVDZE8LnjYI

[DoctorUnne]

How many Championships have the Eagles won? Snap.

Three, actually. 1948, 1949 and 1960. The NFL has been around a lot longer than the Super Bowl era. Snap.

[Sam]

http://www.gifsoup.com/webroot/animatedgifs2/1529888_o.gif

[WRoss]

122nd minute goal to win against Brazil

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV2YmaenAdc

[Canon2470-4L]

122nd minute goal to win against Brazil

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV2YmaenAdc

great equalizer...

[StrayRogue]

Frank Shamrock vs. Tito Ortiz.
Chael vs. Anderson.

Amazing fights.

[Rinualdo]

Nolan Ryan v Robin Ventura.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcodxKWSSVM

[WRoss]

Links gentlemen!

[StrayRogue]

And ofc the best fight in history, Forest vs. Stephan.

http://www.mma-core.com/videos/_Forrest_Griffin_vs_Stephan_Bonnar_TUF_1_Finale?vi d=10001572

[Reltov420]

http://www.climbing.com/news/hotflashes/honnold_solos_moonlight_buttress/

All sports should be this awesome.

[Makkah]

Love seeing Ali Frazier

1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQhFhdmW6Vs
2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unpw2QHMDMs&feature=fvst
Thrilla http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkOQW-Y-PYA

Iron Bowls... all of them esp 89 (Alabama (#2)'s first time in Auburn and 2010 (Greatest comeback in Auburn and Alabama history) (lots of Youtube out there)

1984 USA Hockey (1984.)

[m444w]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN-WcXmn9gI

[WRoss]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YrZXqBKwuc

Janet Evans held a record for 18 years. Though it was set in 1989, a year after this swim, it broke the record of the East Germans, who were later stripped of their records and medals. She did it without a fastskin and without steroids.

[milesalpha]

Ok I'll dig in on this. First the greatest moment in Canadian sports history.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMf2fAXPS1Q

Second, the greatest moment in drunken wrestling fans history

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELC0vAbBVvI

Never heard a pop like that in my life. I was on my feet (okay I was swaying a lot) roaring.

As an aside, this was a pretty badly botched spot. Shango (later the Godfather) was supposed to interupt Hogan's pin but missed his cue. So a great deal of this was ad-libbed. Warrior had been gone for a year over a money dispute and this being pre-internet it was a complete shock for the audience.

[Showal]

Needs to be posted:

http://youtu.be/xoFquax2F-k

[Gibreficul]

Hockey:

Mario Lemieux scores 5 goals in 1 game, 5 different ways.

http://hockeyhype.wordpress.com/2007/05/31/mario-lemieux-5-goals-in-5-different-ways/ (http://hockeyhype.wordpress.com/2007/05/31/mario-lemieux-5-goals-in-5-different-ways/)

hockeyhype.wordpress.com/2007/05/31/mario-lemieux-5-goals-in-5-different-ways/

And it has never happened since, and will never happen again.

[milesalpha]

Hockey:

Mario Lemieux scores 5 goals in 1 game, 5 different ways.

http://hockeyhype.wordpress.com/2007/05/31/mario-lemieux-5-goals-in-5-different-ways/

And it has never happened since, and will never happen again.

I see your 5 goals, and raise you one goal and 4 assists. 35 years ago! God Im old.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GqeFP7ubPs


One other thing about Lemieux, every time I hear Don Cherry talk about French Canadian players being soft, I think about Lemieux and snicker. Probably one of the reasons I can't listen to Cherry talk any more.

[Gibreficul]

I see your 5 goals, and raise you one goal and 4 assists. 35 years ago! God Im old.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GqeFP7ubPs


One other thing about Lemieux, every time I hear Don Cherry talk about French Canadian players being soft, I think about Lemieux and snicker. Probably one of the reasons I can't listen to Cherry talk any more.

Heh, 10 points still isn't 5 goals 5 different ways. And I agree, Don Cherry is a fool. He's reminds me of a professional wrestling announcer. Just says whatever will rile the crowd up, and doesn't care how stupid what he is saying really is. Every time he says "Original six" I want to kick his teeth in. Get over it, there's 5x the teams now than there was then.

[WRoss]

Hockey:

Mario Lemieux scores 5 goals in 1 game, 5 different ways.

http://hockeyhype.wordpress.com/2007/05/31/mario-lemieux-5-goals-in-5-different-ways/

And it has never happened since, and will never happen again.

Your link is broken.

[Rinualdo]

I object to anyone posting anything about hockey in a thread with the words "great" and "sports" in it.

[TheEschaton]

Aren't you from near Boston? Home of one of the....original six?

[Rinualdo]

Me? No, not from Boston (Go Yankees) or anywhere near.

I was raised in Key West.

[Gibreficul]

Nolan Ryan v Robin Ventura.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcodxKWSSVM


I object to anyone posting anything about hockey in a thread with the words "great" and "sports" in it.


First you post a baseball link, then you want to trash hockey as a sport. You need your head examined.

[Pulpit]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEniuUBRdcY&feature=related

[Kuyuk]

any michael phelps victory. that kid was on fire both olympics.

[Gibreficul]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEniuUBRdcY&feature=related

Ovechkin? Who is he? Really, that piece of shit just sucked this past season. Sure, he calls himself "The Great Eight" but... in order to be great, you gotta win something, and that Russian piece of shit never has, and never will win anything. His attitude sucks, he's not a team player, and he acts like every goal he scored is a game winner in game 7 of the cup finals (which he's never experienced.) He needs to grow up... and get a clue, as do you... Crosby > Ovechkin

[Showal]

any michael phelps victory. that kid was on fire both olympics.

Yeah, that guy is a phenomenal athlete.

[milesalpha]

Ovechkin? Who is he? Really, that piece of shit just sucked this past season. Sure, he calls himself "The Great Eight" but... in order to be great, you gotta win something, and that Russian piece of shit never has, and never will win anything. His attitude sucks, he's not a team player, and he acts like every goal he scored is a game winner in game 7 of the cup finals (which he's never experienced.) He needs to grow up... and get a clue, as do you... Crosby > Ovechkin

Heh I live in Nova Scotia, and the name Crosby is now like dragging fingernails on a chalkboard to me. He's an absolute god in this province.

[WRoss]

Yeah, that guy is a phenomenal athlete.

Ryan Lotche is going to be the highlight reel in the 2012 Olympics. Also, my favorite swim of the last Olympics was Eric Shanteau. He was diagnosed with testicular cancer a month before Olympic Trials. What did he do? Dropped 4 seconds (huge drop for any nationally ranked swimmer) and made the Olympic Team. He said, "Fuck you cancer, you have to wait until I'm done" and went to the Olympics. I swam against him growing up and he is one incredibly determined individual. I'd imagine you'll see him next Olympics as well.

One last swimming thought. There are a few guys who all teenagers now who are re-writing Phelps' age group records. I'd imagine they will be around by the 2016 Olympics.

[RSR]

Bo Jackson...so many baseball highlights. Running up the wall, the throw to the plate from the wall on the fly, beating out a routine grounder to 2nd easily, breaking bats over his knee and helmet. Towering homers. He made Royals games fun to watch. Used to love going to Kaufman to watch him play.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs-1hPkLKeQ

1:09 mark to see him run up the side of the wall.

3:27 mark to see him run over Bosworth at the endzone. One of the best Monday Night Football Highlights of all time.

Reggie Miller 8 points in 9 seconds. Amazing clutch performance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nieBAq8FQYE


Barry Sanders...his entire fucking career was one giant highlight. Here's the 3 TD performance against the Bears on Thanksgiving.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhCqQSxsURs

Still bummed I missed being there for this...Wilt's jersey retirement at Kansas. Greatest of all time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbxrzeUIzpI


-Richard.



-Richard.

[BigPun]

My favorite from the late great Gaines Adams.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpiBMk-qVq8&playnext=1&list=PL08806BA235CDB01B

The Mike Tyson vs Buster Douglas fights was also one of my favorites. Gotta love seeing Tyson get knocked out.

[Ardwen]

Basically any Tyson fight before he got in with Don King was great sports, used to watch his early stuff on ESPN, the man was a killer and he knew it, D'Amato died King got his claws into Tyson and the magic was gone.

[Parkbandit]

Basically any Tyson fight before he got in with Don King was great sports, used to watch his early stuff on ESPN, the man was a killer and he knew it, D'Amato died King got his claws into Tyson and the magic was gone.

^

We had a pretty big party planned at my first house for the Tyson vs. Spinks fight. We had it catered and invited a bunch of people to just come over, eat drink and watch the fight.

Needless to say... the fight lasted less than 2 minutes...

[joehollywood]

Kirk Gibson's one arm home run.

Mookie Wilson's between the legs single ( poor Buckner )

The fog bowl ( I truly learned the importance of timing in passing plays watching this one )

The fan interference that cost the cubs playoff advancement a few years back.

One of the 100 times I've gotten to watch Peyton Manning just embarrass a defense.

I'm sure I could list 50 more, but that's my pre-coffee non eye focused top 5 for this morning.

[Stanley Burrell]

Kirk Gibson's one arm home run.

Kirk Gibson HR or Jim Abbott's no-hitter?

[AnticorRifling]

Four touchdowns, one game. Your move:

http://camdengop.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/albundy.jpg

[Gibreficul]

Four touchdowns, one game. Your move:

http://camdengop.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/albundy.jpg

OK, OK... greatest moment in Sports history...

1996-1997 high school ice hockey season, Golden Mile ice rink, Plum, PA. PT Warriors vs Plum Mustangs. I knocked the shit out of RJ Umberger. (That's my high school sports accomplishment.)

[StrayRogue]

Basically any Tyson fight before he got in with Don King was great sports, used to watch his early stuff on ESPN, the man was a killer and he knew it, D'Amato died King got his claws into Tyson and the magic was gone.

I lost my first ever bet at a Tyson fight :(

[milesalpha]

I lost my first ever bet at a Tyson fight :(

I bet on Cooney! ( The Quaalude Years)

[Traelin]

http://ibetgreggumballswilllikethis.ytmnd.com/

[Sam]

Fedor knocked unconscious for the first time ever. Would look better if Henderson didn't hit him more and wake him up.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SNXTiTgbaMw/TjTeWUPKffI/AAAAAAAAEVE/eccd_uQ5t8E/s1600/5.gif

[Kuyuk]

Fedor knocked unconscious for the first time ever. Would look better if Henderson didn't hit him more and wake him up.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SNXTiTgbaMw/TjTeWUPKffI/AAAAAAAAEVE/eccd_uQ5t8E/s1600/5.gif

Worst fight ever.

[Thickbeard]

1919:
Shoeless Joe Jackson accepts $5,000 tossed onto his bed by a teammate to throw the World Series.

[Ayamei]

Worst fight ever.

They were fighting?

[StrayRogue]

It was no Diaz/Daley, but was still hella exciting.

[WRoss]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCZn8kQBdSM

189kmph/117.5mph shot. Watch it in slow motion.

[Atlanteax]

3 TDs in 1:12 minutes ... UM winning over Loltre Dame.

Nevermind that they were both unranked, record crowd of nearly 115,000 in first ever night game @ the Big House.

[azim17]

Couldnt hate ND more. Still will ruin a BCS bowl game by getting in with a 6-6 record and getting smashed 63-10 by a good team.

[Stanley Burrell]

Um.

Bob Beamon's long jump? Dude nearly broke out of machine lockdown "World Record" Animatrix style with that beauty.

[Gelston]

3 TDs in 1:12 minutes ... UM winning over Loltre Dame.

Nevermind that they were both unranked, record crowd of nearly 115,000 in first ever night game @ the Big House.

I only saw the 4th Quarter of that game. It was fucking awesome.

[Parkbandit]

3 TDs in 1:12 minutes ... UM winning over Loltre Dame.

Nevermind that they were both unranked, record crowd of nearly 115,000 in first ever night game @ the Big House.

It was a great game.. probably one of the best games of the season.

[Ardwen]

As good as that finish was last night, both of those head coaches seriously need to teach tackling to their teams because that half of the equation was a joke.

[Atlanteax]

As good as that finish was last night, both of those head coaches seriously need to teach tackling to their teams because that half of the equation was a joke.

Absolutely no disagreement there ... the ESPN commentors basically said the same thing... cited that the late-game offense made it a very exciting game, but had either team played meaningful defense, it would had been a different story.

[WRoss]

http://youtu.be/7Q01821q-Hg?t=3m25s

[SHAFT]

http://youtu.be/7Q01821q-Hg?t=3m25s

As a lifelong lions fan, I say hell yes! Stafford proved so much that game.

[TheEschaton]

Top comment: Jay Cutler could learn something from this.

[Bhaalizmo]

I heart X-Games. It's my super bowl.

Favorite moment in recent X-Games history, BMX double frontflip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kttz8ET2yE

[Reltov420]

Alex Honnold's free ascent of 'Moonlight Buttress'. There's a little footage on youtube. Watch it.

[WRoss]

Alex Honnold's free ascent of 'Moonlight Buttress'. There's a little footage on youtube. Watch it.

I heard about him a few years ago (maybe less) before he was attempting some insane climb. Well, from what I gather, every climb of his is insane. From someone who has absolutely no idea about the sport of climbing, this guy makes it interesting. He is amazing!

[WRoss]

Obligatory 2012 Masters

Oosthuizen's double eagle (http://youtu.be/EjOClQvQcXc?t=1m44s)
Watson's 195 yard wedge, from the pine straw, to the green (http://youtu.be/EjOClQvQcXc?t=6m30s)

[Canon2470-4L]

http://youtu.be/LYTY50P6Wn0

[Canon2470-4L]

this one counts?

http://youtu.be/-rP9BHe0OV4

[Latrinsorm]

http://youtu.be/LYTY50P6Wn0After watching him this year I'm shocked the video lasted 7 minutes. He'll be better for whatever team he ends up on, though.

[Methais]

What about worst moments in sports?

Red Sox epic fail vs. Mets 1986 World Series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3UXgwqlDAo

[WRoss]

this one counts?

http://youtu.be/-rP9BHe0OV4

I had forgotten about that. Hilarious.

[DoctorUnne]

Not sure if anyone's ever posted this since it's not new but I think this clip is amazing and I'm not even a racing fan.

http://gizmodo.com/5903918/sick-bikes-sicker-patients-and-the-most-disgusting-elevator-of-all-time/gallery/1?tag=nsfw

[WRoss]

Not sure if anyone's ever posted this since it's not new but I think this clip is amazing and I'm not even a racing fan.

http://gizmodo.com/5903918/sick-bikes-sicker-patients-and-the-most-disgusting-elevator-of-all-time/gallery/1?tag=nsfw

Very intense....Awesome.

[Soulpieced]

Not sure if anyone's ever posted this since it's not new but I think this clip is amazing and I'm not even a racing fan.

http://gizmodo.com/5903918/sick-bikes-sicker-patients-and-the-most-disgusting-elevator-of-all-time/gallery/1?tag=nsfw

http://www.dfer.org/win-button.jpg

[Gibreficul]

Not sure if anyone's ever posted this since it's not new but I think this clip is amazing and I'm not even a racing fan.

http://gizmodo.com/5903918/sick-bikes-sicker-patients-and-the-most-disgusting-elevator-of-all-time/gallery/1?tag=nsfw

Ya, I'm not at all a motor sports fan, but that was awesome.... talk about maneuvering through the eye of a needle...

[Canon2470-4L]

Not sure if anyone's ever posted this since it's not new but I think this clip is amazing and I'm not even a racing fan.

http://gizmodo.com/5903918/sick-bikes-sicker-patients-and-the-most-disgusting-elevator-of-all-time/gallery/1?tag=nsfw

wow cool, they're both awesome, thought not a motogp fan but i enjoy this clip very much, thanks for the link...

[Canon2470-4L]

EPL Final 2012 and Manchester City win English Premier League title.
Last 5 minutes added time when Manchester City wins English Premier League title for first time in 44 years side by side with Uniteds win against Sunderland,

United had the trophy for 15 seconds when the referee blew off - so Agüero scored.

15 seconds which changed the history in PL totally....From heaven to hell for some and the opposite for some others...

http://youtu.be/DbymrXHDyIA

[lawyertrust]

Great Moment: Bob Beamon long jumps 29′ 2 1/2 inches to shatter the world record by more than two feet.

[AnticorRifling]

On topic bot is still a banned bot.

[g++]

Well what the fuck am I going to do If I need an Aggressive attorneys in Phoenix and Tucson. A Leading lawfirm with decades of experience handling DUI, Divorce, Peronal Injury, and Criminal defense now asshole?

[AnticorRifling]

You're probably gonna go to jail for being a drunk that beats his wife causing personal injury to yourself.

[g++]

Well at least my father will be proud.

[Suppressed Poet]

1992 Dallas Cowboys after beating the 49ers to take the NFC. I remember watching this game as a young kid with my dad and then seeing this post game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceC16yRDFOA

[TheEschaton]

Fuck the 92 Cowboys.

[Suppressed Poet]

Fuck the 92 Cowboys.

Yeah I can see how that would later put a damper on the Bills vs Oilers game you mentioned.

[TheEschaton]

Yeah, well, I grew up in Buffalo.

[Gibreficul]

Fuck the 92 Cowboys.

The-E, while I'd like to agree with you... I must make an amendment.

FUCK THE COWBOYS.

There, now I can agree. Oh, and that locker room video was the biggest waste of 2 minutes of my life.

[WRoss]

This Olympics is going to be a highlight reel of some of the greatest races/events ever. Three of the best swimmers in the history of swimming and all from the US are swimming. Our track team is as strong as our 96 track team. Our female soccer team with Brazil and China in there will be exciting. I can't wait.

[AnticorRifling]

Yeah this should be a very solid Olympics.

[EasternBrand]

This Olympics is going to be a highlight reel of some of the greatest races/events ever. Three of the best swimmers in the history of swimming and all from the US are swimming. Our track team is as strong as our 96 track team. Our female soccer team with Brazil and China in there will be exciting. I can't wait.

I understand we also are fielding a basketball team this year.

[WRoss]

For all the cyclists out there, this year's Tour de France will go down in history. Team Sky absolutely dominated this tour as well as bringing the future of cycling out. I can't wait to watch Peter Sagan, Chris Froome, and Peter Van Garderen in the future.

[Soulpieced]

This qualifies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMgmYutL9W0

[WRoss]

Liu Xiang popped his Achilles tendon in his hurdle race, only to finish the race by hopping down the track. Not quite Derek Redmon, but still an inspiration.

[Canon2470-4L]

Found Liu Xiang's video in youtube but in Mandarin...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ3h0YDrNGw

[Gompers]

I feel like this is first class sportsmanship:

Usain Bolt stops live interview to stand in silence during United States national anthem-


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYLY3WRK3Zw

[Allereli]

http://oi45.tinypic.com/200xjrd.jpg

[diethx]

Damn those are some tight shorts.

[thefarmer]

I feel like this is first class sportsmanship:

Usain Bolt stops live interview to stand in silence during United States national anthem-

http://www.traemcneely.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Jamaicans-Jombies.jpg

[Gompers]

http://4.cdn.tapcdn.com/images/thumbs/taps/2012/08/german-diver-stephan-feck-worst-dive-ever-pic-i-am-bored-6b402ae4-sz500x404-animate.gif