Iconic sports moments

[Jason Harris 31]

While I was making a longer drive today, I started thinking that sports really leads to indelible memories for many of us. Maybe this is because we're fans of the participants, or maybe it's because we've seen a particular photo or sequence repeated often over the years.

Without trying to list these in order....yet....here are some I've remembered.

Fisk's homer

Schilling's bloody sock

Jim Craig draped with a flag

Kurt Gibson pumping his arm after his homer

Cassius Clay taunting Sonny Liston (I think)

Bobby Orr flying through the air

Tommie Smith's and John Carlos' Black Power salute at the '68 Olympics

Dwight Clark's "The Catch"

Pete Rose barrelling into Ray Fosse in the '70 All Star Game

Bird stealing the ball and passing to DJ

Magic's Baby Hook

A-Rod's Hamburger Helper gloves

The Michigan wraparound goal

Jeter's backhanded toss to beat Giambi

Ripken circling Camden Yards during his record breaking game

Jordan's game-winning shot

"Havlicek stole the ball! Havlicek stole the ball!"

All the flashbulbs during Vinitieri's kick

Jim Valvano looking for someone to hug after NC State won

Lou Gehrig's Luckiest Man speech

I know there are thousands more, but these are some I quickly recalled. Please add your favorites.

[kosydar 0]

Probably not shared with too many of you, but

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx9rBOlubPQ

[Chadd 916]

The earliest I recall was "the catch" but the one that I will always recall is Cody Webster hitting the longest home run I've ever seen at the little league world series. According to google earth it was around 350' and landed on the hill 30' above home plate. At the time, the fence was 210' from the pate. Here's a writeup on it from SI:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/art...25891/index.htm

EDIT:

For a hockey tie-in Pierre Turgeon and Stephan Matteau were on the 1982 Canadian LLB world series team.

Also:

Mitch Williams giving up the homer to Joe Carter

Christian Laettner game winner

Doug Flutie to Gerard Phelan

Cal - Stanford "the play"

[RadioGaGa 162]

There are so many....but going only on ones I actual saw:

"For the first time ever, the World Series Banner will fly North of the border" (Jays WS #1)

"Touch 'em all Joe..." (Jays WS#2)

Tigers chip/roll.

Don Beebe's head bounce. <----- no so much 'iconic' just a visual I will never forget.

[ndlancer95 0]

Uhhhh, Miracle, 1980. lol, thought it would be one of the first listed, oh well, I said it.

[kovyperron5727 0]

I liked Y.E.Yang lifting his golf bag like the Stanley Cup yesterday. A true champion because he beat best golfer alive

[Jason Harris 31]

Uhhhh, Miracle, 1980. lol, thought it would be one of the first listed, oh well, I said it.

That's what I was referring to with "Jim Craig draped with a flag."

I had Laettner's winner, Chadd, then wasn't sure if it was iconic enough, so I erased it. However, since someone else added it, it obviously qualifies.

Certainly, the "agony of defeat" crash is something we've seen over the years, and I suspect Michael Phelps' touch to win the butterfly last year will be played at every Olympics. It seems it's easier to remember baseball's moments, which might have something to do with it's slower pace. For instance, I remember Freddie Patek (I believe) sitting by himself crying in the dugout after the Royals had either lost the WS or ALCS.

[DarkStar50 679]

I share a lot of Jason's memories. Here a few more:

Messier lifting the Cup for the Rangers

Yzerman handing the Cup To Konstantinov in a wheel chair

Eli Manning and the Giants winning the Super Bowl

Scott Norwood-wide right on FG in Super Bowl, Giants win

Joe Namath beating the Colts in SB III

Reggie Jackson's HRs against Dodger's 77 WS

Bucky Dent's HR against Red Sox in playoff game

Gretzky and Oilers first Cup win against Islanders

Dale Earnhardt's death in Daytona 500, 2001

Packers beat Dallas in Green Bay, first Ice Bowl, clearly remember watching that game. we worshipped at the altar of Vince Lombardi in those days.

[Chadd 916]

I had Laettner's winner, Chadd, then wasn't sure if it was iconic enough, so I erased it. However, since someone else added it, it obviously qualifies.

For me it was mostly the stuff from my early childhood that stands out. The older I get, the less iconic things seem to be. Most of my picks are from a very narrow window of time.

[chippa13 1844]

Dave Roberts steals second base.

Mo Vaughn's great open field tackle on a guy charging Clemens.

Varitek and the "we don't throw at .260 hitters" fight with A-Rod that started the Sox on fire.

B's finally beating the Habs in the playoffs.

The tuck rule play. (You never saw a bar go from so low to so high in a matter of seconds. Folks went from paying tabs to ordering another round in record numbers.)

[mack 44]

I had Laettner's winner, Chadd, then wasn't sure if it was iconic enough, so I erased it. However, since someone else added it, it obviously qualifies.

For me it was mostly the stuff from my early childhood that stands out. The older I get, the less iconic things seem to be. Most of my picks are from a very narrow window of time.

Aside from being a Duke fan, I have it because it's easily the most memorable shot in college BB.

[RadioGaGa 162]

Holy hell...on a hockey site, how did I leave out:

The Forum closing. The parade of Captains with the torch...the ovation for Rocket Richard at Center ice....

and...

Saku Koivu's return from Cancer with 3 games left in the Regular season. That ovation was spine tingling.

[Drewhunz 3]

Robin Ventura running into a perfectly executed headlock and then proceeding to be punched by someone nearly twice their age.

Watching teams that play in cities that recieve no snowfall hoist the cup, while Toronto keeps wondering what happened. ;)

[Race4LastPlace 31]

I had Laettner's winner, Chadd, then wasn't sure if it was iconic enough, so I erased it. However, since someone else added it, it obviously qualifies.

For me it was mostly the stuff from my early childhood that stands out. The older I get, the less iconic things seem to be. Most of my picks are from a very narrow window of time.

Aside from being a Duke fan, I have it because it's easily the most memorable shot in college BB.

And most hated around here. I love watching it tho...

Tyree's catch

Tiger's fist pump at the end of the 2006 British open

Phelps olympics last year

James Blake/Andre Agassi 2005 US Open (especially considering the injuries and all blake had in 2004)

[sickwilly 37]

+1 for the Miracle in 1980.

Ray Bourque finally getting his cup is one of my all-time faves.

[LkptTiger 1]

Just a few that spring to mind real quick:

Bobby Orr - "The Goal"

Elias feeding Arnott to beat Dallas in 2003.

Matteau tucking the '94 Eastern Conference winner past Marty (and reducing a certain toddler-to-remained-unnamed to tears).

Yzerman's blast to beat St. Louis.

Roy fighting Vernon.

Roy fighting Osgood.

Roy winking at Sundstrom

Ray Bourque lifting The Cup (crushing the aforementioned child's heart yet again).

Jeff Friesen's winner to beat Ottawa in Game 7 of the 2003 Eastern Finals.

Stevens dropping Kozlov in the '95 Finals.

Gretzky's 802nd.

Darren McCarty's highlight reel goal in the '97 Finals.

McSorely vs. Probert.

Conroy's (disallowed) goal in the '04 Finals.

Bob Nystrom's Cup winner.

Maurice Richard, bloody, shaking Sugar Jim Henry's hand.

Jordan's game winner over Ehlo.

Christian Laettner - 'nuff said.

Jimmy Valvano running after NC State beat Houston in '83.

President Bush throwing-out the first pitch of the 2001 World Series at Yankee Stadium.

Aaron Boone's extra-inning walk-off against Boston.

Jeter diving into the seats (and taking a hand-rail to the chin) as Garciaparra sulked on the bench.

Jeter's backhand toss from 30' up the first base line to nail Jeremy Giambi at the plate.

Manny inexplicably diving to cut-off Damon's throw from center.

Joe Carter's walk-off World Series winner.

Carlton Fisk waiving the ball fair.

Bill Buckner.

Bobby Thompson's homer.

Hank Aaron breaking Ruth's record.

Don Larsen's perfect game.

Romo botching the hold against Seatle in 2006.

David Tyree's Super Bowl catch.

Adam Vinatieri's two Super Bowl-winning field goals.

Wide Right.

Flutie's Hail Mary to lift BC over Miami.

Appalachian State upsetting Michigan.

Maurice Clarett running the 40 in a half-hour at the combine...and Denver drafting him, anyways.

Tiger Woods hugging his father after winning '97 Masters.

"The Chip."

Tiger Woods 2008 U.S. Open.

Larry Mize chip-in at the '87 Masters.

Tom Watson's chip-in at the '82 U.S. Open.

2008 Wimbledon Final - Federer and Nadal.

1980 Wimbledon Final - Borg and McEnroe.

Lance Armstrong, Tour de France - "The Look."

Mike Phelps being really fast.

Usain Bolt being really, really fast.

[RadioGaGa 162]

Roy winking at Sundstrom

Another great one I forgot.

[Jason Harris 31]

Bo Jackson running through Brian Bosworth

[RadioGaGa 162]

Bo Jackson running through Brian Bosworth

Bo standing flat footed on the warning track and gunning a guy down at home...on 1 hop? Did I just dream that or did he really do it?

[bubber27 0]

Schilling's Bloody Sock

The JailBlazers melting down in Game 7 against the Lakers in the 2000 Western Conf final.

VC over Freddy Weis

VC 2001 Dunk Competition - "IT'S OV-AH!"

Brett Hull's Stanley Cup winning goal

Pujols' HR in the 2005 NLCS off of Lidge

Ben Johnson

Tyson getting knocked out by Buster Douglas

Tyson biting off Holyfield's ear

Loonie At Centre Ice in Salt Lake City

And possibly one of the greatest interviews of all time, Hayley Wickenheiser after Canada beat the US for the Gold in SLC

[LkptTiger 1]

Pujols' HR in the 2005 NLCS off of Lidge

Totally meant to throw that one in there, too. I was on the phone with my best friend at the time - actually called the shot.

"Dude - Pujols is gonna take him out right here."

[mack 44]

Just a few that spring to mind real quick:

Elias feeding Arnott to beat Dallas in 2003.

2000, dude.

[Chadd 916]

Surprised that nobody mentioned Hull in the crease.

[DarkStar50 679]

I guess everybody is over it.

[LkptTiger 1]

Just a few that spring to mind real quick:

Elias feeding Arnott to beat Dallas in 2003.

2000, dude.

Aw, fuck me - I don't know where my head was at.

As long as we're talking about New Jersey winning The Cup...Mike Peluso fighting (and losing to) tears on the bench towards the end of Game 4 of the '95 Finals.

I was about 6 years old at the time, jumping on the couch in excitement when I saw Mike on the bench making an effort to cover his face. I said "Dad, why is Peluso crying?"

My dad just shook his head and said "He's been waiting for this his whole life."