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Then comes from behind to beat Finland for the gold.

In comment 14803234 since1925 said:

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Then comes from behind to beat Finland for the gold.

Not a big hockey guy but that was a great moment. Thanks for reminding me.

1. Eli 4th Quarter vs Pats x2
2. Kemba Walker 2011 Big East Tourney rampage
3. USMNT 2002 WC performance
4. Tim Howard vs Belgium 2014 WC
5. Eli vs San Fran 2011 Conference Title

And, of course, UConn wins men's national basketball championship in 1999. Didn't mind the 2004, 2011 or 2014 NCs either and still enjoyed falling short in the 2009 Final Four.

and the Championship season was amazing. I can't put it up there though because I have such a sour taste from what happened the next year. I really think the fix was in for the Duke game. I had a class with Larry Johnson and never saw him once in class after day one.

Eli to Manningham 46
Norwood wide right
Piazza "9/11" Home Run
Arnott Stanley Cup winning goal in against Stars 2OT
Allan Houston hits runner in the paint against Miami
Tynes kicks GW in frozen NFC title game in GB

-1970 Game 7 Willis Reed game

-1970 Game 5, same championship series amazing home win with DeBusschere, Stallworth, Hoskett taking turns guarding Chamberlain with Willis out and Bowman having fouled out.

-Tynes NFCC GW FG

-JPP FG block against the Cowboys in 2011, keeping us alive for Playoffs/SB run

-Messier Game 6 guarantee against the Devils, staving off elimination, propelling us to 1994 Cup

-Craig fumble via Howard hit and LT recovery, ultimately sending us to SB

There are a bunch more, but these immediately popped into my head

Thegratefulhead : 2:11 pm
Here are mine ranked...What are yours?

1. Eli game winning drive vs Undefeated Patriots
2. Chris Chambliss Home run to win the pennant
3. 1st Super Bowl Win 1986
4. Reggie 3 swings 3 home runs
5 Jeter play
6 Aaron Boone Home run
7 Marshall on Montana
8 Otis ANderson uppercut run 1990 Superbowl
9 Willis Reed game
10 Eli vs 49ers NFC Championship game

I might include Roger Maris' 61st HR (that was a huge deal at the time), Bobby Richardson snagging Willie McCovey's screamer to end the '62 WS, the Jets' win over the Colts in SB III, and the Knicks beating the Lakers again in '73.

That's without even getting into hockey or soccer...

In comment 14803252 Big Blue '56 said:

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-1970 Game 7 Willis Reed game -1970 Game 5, same championship series amazing home win with DeBusschere, Stallworth, Hoskett taking turns guarding Chamberlain with Willis out and Bowman having fouled out. -Tynes NFCC GW FG -JPP FG block against the Cowboys in 2011, keeping us alive for Playoffs/SB run -Messier Game 6 guarantee against the Devils, staving off elimination, propelling us to 1994 Cup -Craig fumble via Howard hit and LT recovery, ultimately sending us to SB There are a bunch more, but these immediately popped into my head

Nice ones. JPP block, forgot that. Keep them going good stuff. Messier, not a hockey but that was big, watched the game.

on Ice is #1 for me by a lot.

I took my daughters hockey team to Lake Placid for a tournament this past fall, what an incredible time.

In comment 14803257 Del Shofner said:

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Thegratefulhead : 2:11 pm Here are mine ranked...What are yours? 1. Eli game winning drive vs Undefeated Patriots 2. Chris Chambliss Home run to win the pennant 3. 1st Super Bowl Win 1986 4. Reggie 3 swings 3 home runs 5 Jeter play 6 Aaron Boone Home run 7 Marshall on Montana 8 Otis ANderson uppercut run 1990 Superbowl 9 Willis Reed game 10 Eli vs 49ers NFC Championship game I might include Roger Maris' 61st HR (that was a huge deal at the time), Bobby Richardson snagging Willie McCovey's screamer to end the '62 WS, the Jets' win over the Colts in SB III, and the Knicks beating the Lakers again in '73. That's without even getting into hockey or soccer...

My grandfather told me stories about that Maris season. His eyes lit up when he told me Mantle & Maris stories.

In comment 14803262 pjcas18 said:

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on Ice is #1 for me by a lot. I took my daughters hockey team to Lake Placid for a tournament this past fall, what an incredible time.

That is awesome. Girls hockey is great.

"Behind the bag!

Here comes Knight and the Mets win it!"

What a night that was.

Can remember sprinting around the house like a lunatic when Nettles caught the Yaz pop-up to end it. Some others:

2. Jack winning the Masters in ‘86
3. Norman’s collapse at Masters in ‘96
4. Bahr kicking FG to beat the Niners as Summerall intoned “there will be no three-peat“
5. The BBI debate regarding the J-Lo halftime show, especially the gritty work ethic showed by Sonic Youth.
6. Bernard King back to back 50 point games — Bernard is in my NY pantheon with LT and Mariano.
7. Stackhouse & Wallace beating no. 1 Duke.
8. Jay Alford burying Brady and Jints win SB!
9. Jan Van De Velde collapse at Carnoustie.
10. LT wreaking havoc on Thanksgiving

nuff said....

Family was related one of the NYJ players, house was full and raucous. Suddenly, “Heidi”. My 6 yr old brain could not make sense of what had happened, especially that the Jets lost. Literally couldn’t believe it. Still so vivid.

Not going to talk about full games or my favorite teams. Just memorable moments. Not games or teams

1. Ali Frazier I Intros
2. Willis comes out the tunnel
3. Matteau, Matteau, Matteau
4. Namath running off the field Super Bowl III
5. Tyree Helmet Catch
6. Jeter flip
7. Jeter into the stands
8. LT INT Thanksgiving Day
9. Simms to Bavaro 85 Wild Card Game
10.Bavaro carries Lott 86

2 - XXV
3 - 2019 UVA basketball national championship
3 - Rangers win game 7 to win the Cup
4 - XXI
5 - Yankees 1996 World Series
6 - Mamadi Diakite's buzzer beater to get to OT, UVA beats Purdue to go to the Final Four
7 - XLII
8 - XLIV
9 - UVA beats #2 FSU, their first ACC loss, 1995
10 - Mariano Rivera's final game

should have been on that list. Take out Jeter into the stands.

1. XLII - I don't think it could ever be topped
2. 96 Yankees
3. XXV
4. Yankees beating the Mets in the 2000 WS
5. XLVI
6. Boone's walkoff
7. 41-0
8. David Volek's OT winner in Pittsburgh in 93
9. Giants beating the Jets on Christmas Eve
10. 1990 and 2011 NFC Championship games. My 2 favorite pure football games of all time.

In comment 14803289 arniefez said:

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should have been on that list. Take out Jeter into the stands.

I’ll take your Jeter in stands (and remove my Van De Velde).

In comment 14803274 Jim from Katonah said:

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Can remember sprinting around the house like a lunatic when Nettles caught the Yaz pop-up to end it. Some others: 2. Jack winning the Masters in ‘86 3. Norman’s collapse at Masters in ‘96 4. Bahr kicking FG to beat the Niners as Summerall intoned “there will be no three-peat“ 5. The BBI debate regarding the J-Lo halftime show, especially the gritty work ethic showed by Sonic Youth. 6. Bernard King back to back 50 point games — Bernard is in my NY pantheon with LT and Mariano. 7. Stackhouse & Wallace beating no. 1 Duke. 8. Jay Alford burying Brady and Jints win SB! 9. Jan Van De Velde collapse at Carnoustie. 10. LT wreaking havoc on Thanksgiving

OMFG How did I forget that? I mother let me stay home from school to watch that game... That is definitively on my list. Bucky Dent...just wow.

1) 2004 Red Sox ALCS win over the Yankees-- a come back for the ages
2) Game 6 1994 NHL semi finals Messier backs up his vow against the Devils
3) Miracle on Ice 1980 win against the Soviets
4) 2011-2012 NFC Conference Final Against 49ers- Still think it was one of the greatest games I'v watched in my life
5) 2007 Superbowl
6) David Oriz's eighth inning grand slam against the Tigers in the 2013 ALCS

Man, what a 3 game Yankee Stadium run that was

felt so much more destined then 2007 that the memories are slanted against it. Especially with the game winning touchdown being so akward.

1.42 winning drive, specificaly the moments between the tyree catch and the td to Plax. Sureal sense of how legendary that play was.
2. Wide right
3. Tie between Bahr in San Fran and Tynes in Green Bay
5. Arron Boone HR/whole game really.
6. Tino/Jeter HR's against Kym. cant seperate them.
7. Matteu, Matteu, Matteu
8. Game 7 stanley cup 94/Yankees win WS 96
10. Jim leritz homer in ATL 96.

Honorable mention to the Great One's final game. Game 5 Division series 2001 specifically atanding on the bleachers for the final 2 innings and the 96 Cowboy game all because I was in the building.

In comment 14803282 arniefez said:

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Not going to talk about full games or my favorite teams. Just memorable moments. Not games or teams 1. Ali Frazier I Intros 2. Willis comes out the tunnel 3. Matteau, Matteau, Matteau 4. Namath running off the field Super Bowl III 5. Tyree Helmet Catch 6. Jeter flip 7. Jeter into the stands 8. LT INT Thanksgiving Day 9. Simms to Bavaro 85 Wild Card Game 10.Bavaro carries Lott 86

Ali Frazier...Boxing, forgot boxing. I have good one. My father was a telecommunications worker. Him and his friends got us the closed circuit feed of Foreman vs Ali. Everyone was rooting for Foreman...to kill Ali. The room was in heaven for most of the fight. I was the only Ali fan. I stood up in front of all the adults at the end of the round before ALi knocked out Foreman and told them it was going to happen next round. The adults laughed at me, gave my father all kinds of grief.

When Ali knocked out Foreman you could hear a pin drop in the room. Everyone just left without really saying a word. Boy did I give it to them as they were leaving. My father sat speechless in a chair for 10 minutes before he could even speak. Finally after everyone was gone he asked me how I knew. I told hem there were fights all the time at school and Ali was like the kids that fought bigger kids but just would not give up. Some kids act they would rather die than lose. I told him Ali was like that. I was 6.

Vaughn vs. Parkman

or Taylor calling his shot...

-- LT's heroic 3 sack game with a torn deltoid muscle in New
Orleans in '87
-- Federer v Nadal 2008 Wimbledon final
-- Bahr's game winning FG in San Fran, '90 NFCC
-- Douglas knocking out Tyson
-- Tiger winning the 2008 US Open with spaghetti knee
-- Leyritz's game tying HR in game 4 of the '96 WS
-- Jordan's series winning basket in the '98 NBA final
-- Tynes's GW FG in Green Bay to win the NFCC
-- Abby Wambach's header to tie Brazil in the 2011 WWC
-- Catholics v Convicts in '88

was Fucking awesome, meant to include that

1) Giants win Super bowl 21. If you were a fan in the late 60s and the 70s you never thought they would get there.
2) Rangers win Stanley Cup
3) 69 Mets win WS
4) Giants Beat Pats and ruin Undefeated season
5) Giants Beat 49ers 1990 NFC Championship Game (NO Three Peat)
6) Watching Secretariat win the Belmont
7) Simms to Bavaro at Candlestick and runs through the Niner secondary.
8) First Giant game live Yankee stadium Browns with Jim Brown and Paul Warfield beat Giants. I was 7 yrs old

In comment 14803336 bw in dc said:

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-- LT's heroic 3 sack game with a torn deltoid muscle in New Orleans in '87 -- Federer v Nadal 2008 Wimbledon final -- Bahr's game winning FG in San Fran, '90 NFCC -- Douglas knocking out Tyson -- Tiger winning the 2008 US Open with spaghetti knee -- Leyritz's game tying HR in game 4 of the '96 WS -- Jordan's series winning basket in the '98 NBA final -- Tynes's GW FG in Green Bay to win the NFCC -- Abby Wambach's header to tie Brazil in the 2011 WWC -- Catholics v Convicts in '88

Saints game. I actually cried when I heard Parcells describe that game. Tynes was big... Leyritz was clutch.

...first major league game with father and grandfather, Giants/Dodgers, Jackie and Willie, Ebbets Field
...SB XXV
...Miracle on Ice
...NFC Championship, Lambeau,with my brother
...Willis out of the tunnel, hits his first two jumpers
..."There Will be No Threepeat!"
...SB XLII with the whole family in new man cave
...Wide Right
...Manning to Manningham
...Miracle Mets

SB XXI

When the ump finished conferring with Billy Martin, pointed at the Royals dugout, and the great George Brett came roaring out ...

great sports moment for me:

Burrell to Tate George buzzer beater for Uconn to beat Clemson to make it to the Elite 8 in 1990.

Big picture, such an improbable play that didn't result in the biggest payoff (a championship) but that play really put Uconn basketball and Jim Calhoun on the map.

I was friends and high school classmates with Scott Burrell so for me it was a little extra special seeing the freshman Burrell contribute to the ascension of what became a NCAA basketball powerhouse from basically a program that was really an after thought.

1980 USA Hockey game vs Russia
Islanders winning the cup vs Flyers in OT
Game 6 1986 World Series (I was at game)
Phil Simms with incredible game vs Broncos to win SB.
Villanova beating Georgetown in NCAA final
The Easter Epic Lafontaine scoring vs Caps in 4OT
Giants beating Buffalo on missed Norwood FG
Piazza HR in 1st game back after 9/11
Endy Chavez catch in Game 7 2006 NLCS and Beltran K
Eli to Tyree and Giants defeating undefeated Pats in SB
Eli to Manningham and Giants defeating Pats in SB again.

That game 6 of the 86 World series didn't make more of these lists.

Is Varsity Field Hockey Keeper.

tie game, two double overtimes, saved all 5 one on ones to win the shoot out 1-0.

You all hit on the Yankee and Giants highlights. However, my first baseball game as a kid in the old Yankee Stadium. 0-0 against Boston in the bottom of the 9th. Reggie knocks the ball out for a walk off. That was pretty cool.

1977 Game 5 9th inning rally vs KC
1978 Bucky Dent game
1980 Olympic hockey
1986 Playoffs including SB 21
1990 No Threepeat and Wide Right
1994 Matteau, Matteau, Matteau
1996 Games 4-6 WS
2007 SB 42
2011 SB 46

touched on:

I was a little kid and went to a movie theater with my dad to see Ali-Frazier1, Thomas Hearns- Marvin Hagler flight, Frank Klanmer’s downhill gold medal run in the Olympic downhill, Villanova-Georgetown NCAA basketball final in ‘85, Villanova-UNC in NCAA final in 2016.

Awesome.

In comment 14803385 pjcas18 said:

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great sports moment for me: Burrell to Tate George buzzer beater for Uconn to beat Clemson to make it to the Elite 8 in 1990. Big picture, such an improbable play that didn't result in the biggest payoff (a championship) but that play really put Uconn basketball and Jim Calhoun on the map. I was friends and high school classmates with Scott Burrell so for me it was a little extra special seeing the freshman Burrell contribute to the ascension of what became a NCAA basketball powerhouse from basically a program that was really an after thought.

I was at that game in the Meadowlands. Sat next to Chris Fowler. Then I was at the very next game when Laettner hit the game winner against UConn...

Amazing regional final at the Meadowlands...

The hail Flutie game and the Canes 1st national championship game vs. Nebraska in 84. I was at both games.

In comment 14803234 since1925 said:

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Then comes from behind to beat Finland for the gold.

+ a million -- Greatest sporting event ever.

1) Willis Reed limping on the court for game 7
- remember we had no social media then
2) Chambliss Home Run - fans mobing him on the bases
3) USA Hockey vs Russia
4) Bucky Dent HR in 1 game playoff vs Boston in 1978
5) Eli to Tyree (then to Burress)

1) Game 2 ALDS 1995 - Don Mattingly HR; 16 inning vicotry
2) Derek Jeter 3000th hit
3) 4 point play
4) Bernard King's first home game after almost 2 years out due to injury

In comment 14803364 Thegratefulhead said:

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In comment 14803336 bw in dc said: Quote: -- LT's heroic 3 sack game with a torn deltoid muscle in New Orleans in '87 -- Federer v Nadal 2008 Wimbledon final -- Bahr's game winning FG in San Fran, '90 NFCC -- Douglas knocking out Tyson -- Tiger winning the 2008 US Open with spaghetti knee -- Leyritz's game tying HR in game 4 of the '96 WS -- Jordan's series winning basket in the '98 NBA final -- Tynes's GW FG in Green Bay to win the NFCC -- Abby Wambach's header to tie Brazil in the 2011 WWC -- Catholics v Convicts in '88 Saints game. I actually cried when I heard Parcells describe that game. Tynes was big... Leyritz was clutch.

I believe that Saints game was on a Sunday night on ESPN. I want to say the it was Theisman and Mike Patrick in the booth...? Maybe one other...?

Beyond the sacks, I think Taylor had close to 15 tackles and probably another 7+ pressures. Maybe two forced fumbles...Just an absolute beauty of a game. The sideline shots of LT on the sideline getting the shoulder wrapped was the thing of greek gods...

In comment 14803336 bw in dc said:

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-- Leyritz's game tying HR in game 4 of the '96 WS

I lost my voice yelling when he tied it up.

I was at Game Two of the '95 ALDS which he won with a two run shot in the bottom of the 15th. It was past one am in the rain. That was a crazy game.

Another moment from that game was Mattingly going back to back with Reuben Sierra. When Mattingly hit that home run it was bedlam in the old Yankee Stadium. Lou Pinella pulled the Mariners off the field for their safety. Everyone just loved Mattingly and that was his first and only post season shot. It was a long drought for the Yanks.

- Mickey Mantle homerun # 500
- Willis Reed walking out against Lakers and hitting first 2 shots
- Knicks 18 game winning streak
- Bucky Fin Dent
- Chris Chambliss HR
- Reggie 3 HR WS game
- Jim Abbot no hitter
- Miracle on Ice
- Olympics great performances - Spitz, Carl Lewis, Bruce Jenner, Ray Leonard, Edwin Moses, Dan Gable
- McEnroe vs Borg
- Bavaro running over 49ers
- 2007 Giants Super Bowl victory,Tyree helmet catch
- 2011 Giants Super Bowl victory, Manningham catch
- Giants 15-13 over 49ers, Gary Reasons 4th down run on fake punt
- 1990 Giants Super Bowl. Victory OJ Anderson uppercut and Norwood wide right
- Jeter flip
- Munson farewell game (unforgettable not great)
- 1986 Giants Super Bowl victory, McConkey catch (icing on the cake)
- Linsanity (it was fun while it lasted)

1. Brooklyn Dodgers winning the 1955 World Series
2. The 1958 sudden death NFL championship game Giants vs. Colts.
3. The Miracle on Ice - US Hockey Olympic win over the Russians
4. David Tyree helmet catch
5. The 1986 Giants season and Super Bowl win
6. The second Knicks NBA championship win with Willis Reed and company (didn’t see the first one).
7. Mario Manningham catch in the Super Bowl
8. The first playoff win by the Giants over the Packers in frigid weather with the interception of Bret Favre.
9. Eric Heiden winning all those Olympic medals for speed skating.
10. Wisconsin winning the Rose Bowl.

Super Bowl XLII.
Super Bowl XLVI.
UNC Michigan '93 title game, 'The Chris Webber game'.
LJ 4 point play vs. Pacers.
Giants 49ers '11 NFC title game.
Giants Cowboys '07 NFC divisional game.
Jordan dropping the double nickle vs. the Knicks in '95.
The Auburn Alabama 2013 game where 'Bama missed a last second FG & the Aurburn kid took it back for like a 102 yard TD.
The Shark blowing like a 6 stroke lead at the '96 Masters.
Tiger, '97 Masters.

beating the crap out of the Philly fan in the penalty box

I gave my grandson a ball signed by Don Larsen several years ago.

1-- Willis from the Tunnel
2-- Miracle on Ice
3-- Manning to Plaxico
4-- UCONN beats supposed invincible Duke in 1999.
5-- Anything LT- but especially that "Pain" game vs New Orleans in 1988.
6-- Bernard King with dislocated finger going through the 83084 playoffs vs Pistons then Celts. BKing my favorite NBA player.
7--- Wide Right
8-- Jim Burt knocking out Montana.
9--- Clyde Frazier in game 7 championship going off vs Lakers.
10--- Barr kick vs 49ers in 1990 spoiling their 3-peat quest.
11-- Bird vs Magic.
12-- Bavaro steamrolling 49'ers- carryng them as he rumbled onward.
11-- Bavaor steam

In comment 14803488 bw in dc said:

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In comment 14803364 Thegratefulhead said: Quote: In comment 14803336 bw in dc said: Quote: -- LT's heroic 3 sack game with a torn deltoid muscle in New Orleans in '87 -- Federer v Nadal 2008 Wimbledon final -- Bahr's game winning FG in San Fran, '90 NFCC -- Douglas knocking out Tyson -- Tiger winning the 2008 US Open with spaghetti knee -- Leyritz's game tying HR in game 4 of the '96 WS -- Jordan's series winning basket in the '98 NBA final -- Tynes's GW FG in Green Bay to win the NFCC -- Abby Wambach's header to tie Brazil in the 2011 WWC -- Catholics v Convicts in '88 Saints game. I actually cried when I heard Parcells describe that game. Tynes was big... Leyritz was clutch. I believe that Saints game was on a Sunday night on ESPN. I want to say the it was Theisman and Mike Patrick in the booth...? Maybe one other...? Beyond the sacks, I think Taylor had close to 15 tackles and probably another 7+ pressures. Maybe two forced fumbles...Just an absolute beauty of a game. The sideline shots of LT on the sideline getting the shoulder wrapped was the thing of greek gods...

Game was Nov 27th, 1988.

2. '68 Mets World Series
3. '70 Knicks championship

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That game 6 of the 86 World series didn't make more of these lists.

Seriously. Where are the Mets fans? That Billy Buckner error is #2 for me, right after the helmet catch.

-Super Bowl XLII
-Super Bowl XLVI (in attendance)
-2007 NFC Championship game @ GB (in attendance)
-Rangers Canucks Game 7 '94
-Rangers Devils Game 7 2OT Matteau '94
-Yankees Game 6 1996 (in attendance)
-Rangers Stepan Game 7 OT winner vs Caps 2015 (in attendance)
-2000 NFC Championship Game vs Minn (in attendance)
-Landon Donovan goal in 2010 World Cup
-2011 NFC Championship Game @ SF

In comment 14803738 exiled said:

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Quote: That game 6 of the 86 World series didn't make more of these lists. Seriously. Where are the Mets fans? That Billy Buckner error is #2 for me, right after the helmet catch.

See the Vince Scully call further up...

You all reminded me of some wonderful things that I had not forgotten but had faded. Just reading about them brought those moments to life again. I could hear the calls and see the moments. . Do you feel the community of this? Some of the petty bickering we have is silly. We have so much more in common than we have in differences. I see you.

1-game six ‘little roller...’
2-presenting the cup to NYR at msg (was there)
3-reggies 3rd blast. hear howard’s call it’s under appreciated
4-tyree and then burress td call.
5-tie among a series of 69 mets highlights all so vivid can’t pick one.

that for me is near the top of a very average but fun amateur sports career and is Al Bundy-esque.

Hamden High vs Notre Dame, CT state high school hockey division 1 championship game in March of 1989. 1 - 0 Hamden victory.

Yours truly didn't factor in the scoring, but I was instrumental in a 5 on 3 PK late in the 3rd and helped a stifling Green Dragons defense hold the Green Knights to 9 total shots on net to seal the W and let the celebration ensue.

played a little in college, and in men's league for almost 30 years, but my peak was high school, lol.

was actually the 1986 Masters and Jack Nicklaus coming from way behind to win his last major.

the nod to Chris Chambliss...

But I would have to include Tuck forcing Brady into an intentional grounding throw in SB 46 to open the scoring 2-0 for the Gmen.

How many football games start with the score of a safety?

And vs Tom Brady? Epic moment.