Nextmanup Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 7/17/2022 at 9:56 AM, BuffaloBill said: This ^^^^^ Whatr a moment for that team and the entirety of the United States. I think Miracle on Ice is tough to beat because it was not just a HUGE sports outcome (which it was) but it exceeded the scope of sport. It was WAY bigger than that, at least at the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 The most dramatic sports moment I saw in person was Endy Chavez' catch in game 7 of the NLCS in 2006. I was sitting up the leftfield line, so it all happened right in front of me. The score was tied and he turned a two run shot into a double play. He ran SO FAR to make that catch. Shea Stadium went nuts. If the Mets would have won that game, then that catch would be famous. I suppose the second most dramatic was when Beltran struck out with bases loaded in the bottom of the 9th in that same game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 22 minutes ago, snafu said: The most dramatic sports moment I saw in person was Endy Chavez' catch in game 7 of the NLCS in 2006. I was sitting up the leftfield line, so it all happened right in front of me. The score was tied and he turned a two run shot into a double play. He ran SO FAR to make that catch. Shea Stadium went nuts. If the Mets would have won that game, then that catch would be famous. I suppose the second most dramatic was when Beltran struck out with bases loaded in the bottom of the 9th in that same game. I will never forget EITHER of those things. I've hated Beltran's guts since the day he watched that pitch go by. He's a ***** bum, that mother *****. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 4 hours ago, Gugny said: Game 6 was better 3 hours ago, aristocrat said: My uncle was at the wide right game and was on the left side of the stadium and they all thought it went in for about 4 seconds until someone pointed out the refs lol. For me being at the comeback game was the best live game I believe. How old were u 5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Mike in Horseheads said: Game 6 was better How old were u 5? 8 or 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Television moment for me, and a lot of people have already named a lot of great ones. So I will go with the 1989 Preakness Stakes. Some could argue that there might be other horse races that are just as dramatic, but at the time I had never seen such a duel in a race that Sunday Silence & Easy Goer put on that day. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 It was a Ravens-Steelers MNF in the 90s. I was watching with two good friends- one a fun loving, good hearted, wild man.... like me, and the other a straight edge, preachy, family man. Me and my brother from another mother both bet big $ on Ravens, big $. Ravens were favored by 3. Steelers are winning by 1. There is 5 seconds left. Steelers have the ball at the Ravens 8. They decide are ahead by 1, 5 seconds left they decide to attempt a gimme FG. Ravens are life support. Big $ down the toilet. Family man "how much did you guys bet?!?" "What were you thinking?" "Let this be a lesson" me and my buddy are getting a earfull, can't we lose peacefully? "betting doesn't pay" "that amount has to hurt" Pitt attempts FG, Ravens block it, the ball bounces to returner, they run 90 blocked FG return, no time left! Me and my buddy are jumping up and down cheering. My preacher buddy shut up. "What were you saying? Something about gambling not paying? lol absolutely amazing MNF game ending! Nice play for us that bet the Ravens. But the converse is true as well. Thats an awful loss if you bet the Steelers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 go to the 4:30 mark- thats when the quake happened during live 1989 World Series broadcast 5:04PM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrW Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On TV The 7-1 drubbing of Brazil by Germany (well, I am German) at the 2014 World Cup, in Brazil of all places. Especially the 5-0 first half stands out. Somewhat embarrassed by their riches, the German players did not even really celebrate goals 6 and 7 anymore. Live I never went to important sporting events where not a family member was involved. As my son has been playing in the Longhorn band for the last 5 years, I have attended a number of recent Texas football games in Austin. The most dramatic moments all occurred when Bijan Robinson was touching the ball. This kid will be special in the NFL (he could enter the 2023 draft as junior). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 this was spectacular to witness live! what a play! MNF in 90s was awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bills4everNY Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Dramatic but in a horrible way. I was 8 years old and watching the Indy 500 and Sweed Savage crashed his car and it burst into flames. One of his crew members ran to help and was hit by a firetruck and died instantly. Savage initially survived the crash but died in the hospital later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritBill Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 On TV - the 2019 Cricket World Cup Final between England and New Zealand. Things I'd never seen happen before happened in a couple of hours. Live - England 1-2 France at Euro 2004. England winning 1-0 going into the last minutes of the game. 5 minutes later and Zidane has scored a free-kick and a penalty. No way back. Dramatic but gutting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoTier Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 22 hours ago, 4merper4mer said: Also it was not technically a live broadcast. I think that one of the Buffalo tv stations may have broadcast the game live. In 1980, WNY was hockey-mad since the Sabres had been to the Stanley Cup finals about 3 or 4 years earlier plus with the games being in Lake Placid, the local stations had extra coverage. I remember coming home from work (I was a school teacher) and turning on the game while I was making dinner. Then again, maybe I am suffering from false memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Another one I saw live was game 5 of the 1984 playoff series between the Isles and Rags at Nassau Coliseum. It was a best of 5 back then and Kenny Morrow won it for the Isles with an OT goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 23 hours ago, 4merper4mer said: Also it was not technically a live broadcast. Wait, it wasn't live? My dad always told me it wasn't live and I've tried telling people over the years and was called nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Watched my brother throw a no hitter when he was 12 in a town league. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 hour ago, aristocrat said: Wait, it wasn't live? My dad always told me it wasn't live and I've tried telling people over the years and was called nuts. It was played during the day and ABC showed it in the evening. My dad knew the result while he watched with me. I can’t speak to @SoTier comment about local Buffalo channel but nationally it was 100% on tape delay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 @Gugny's comeback on Popular Contributor list for the week. Will he make a huge push to overtake @Logic? Current score: 128 to 101. It's a nail biter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: @Gugny's comeback on Popular Contributor list for the week. Will he make a huge push to overtake @Logic? Current score: 128 to 101. It's a nail biter. Hopefully @Gugny can pull it off! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpile233 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 (edited) Please give this a watch. Edited July 19, 2022 by Rockpile233 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 40 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: @Gugny's comeback on Popular Contributor list for the week. Will he make a huge push to overtake @Logic? Current score: 128 to 101. It's a nail biter. I don't know, y'all. That picture of the Bills helmet with Josh's drawing of the Bills logo on the main forum is really raking in the likes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 On 7/18/2022 at 6:49 AM, BuffaloBud said: 1 - Greg Lemond beating Laurent Fignon to win the TdF by 8 secs on the last stage, which was a individual time trial. Was that the one where GL went all out for the win, while LF treated it like a slow Sunday ride? Or was that someone else? I remember there being one that the one rider was expected to win, so they were taking their time, drinking champagne, etc, while the person that did win went all out, knowing with a fast enough time they could win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 39 minutes ago, Logic said: I don't know, y'all. That picture of the Bills helmet with Josh's drawing of the Bills logo on the main forum is really raking in the likes. I gained some traction with my picture of the Hennessey bottle in the Thurman Thomas thread. That Bills helmet was fantastic!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1980 USA 4 USSR 3....yes, the whole game as a dramatic moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spun Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 (edited) TV: Team USA defeating the USSR in the 1980 Winter Olympics. There is confusion in regards to those who say they watched the game live. I did watch it live - during the dinner hour - it was live on Canadian TV via Buffalo cable TV. I believe CBC was the network. I have tried to research with no luck, who called the game in Canada. The Soviets hammered Team USA in an Olympic prelim 10-3. A similar result was expected. I was flipping channels and I found it live during the third period. The Soviets were up 3-2 which was a victory in itself. Then the USA knotted it and went ahead. Nobody else was watching with me! Between the game, the call and the crowd, it was amazing! Honorable mentions: Reggie Jackson’s three homer effort in the 1977 World Series clincher for the Yankees. I came in the door to catch #3! I am a big A’s fan and Reggie was my fave regardless of who he played for! Bills against Houston! All time classic! Live: Seeing Wayne Gretzky beat Phil Esposito’s season goal scoring record in 1982 at the Aud. Gretzky netted a hat trick. Forgotten in the drama, Gilbert Perreault also had a hat trick! Buffalo fans booed Espo! (Espo was his greatest in the 1972 Summit Series). Honorable mention: 2011 WJC Gold Medal game in Buffalo. Russia came back from 3-0 deficit with five goals in the third period to beat Team Canada. Impressive comeback. Sadly, years later, some of the Russian players died in a plane crash Closed Circuit: Watching Sugar Ray Leonard’s defeat of Tommy Hearns in 1981 welterweight fight screened in the Aud! Edited July 20, 2022 by Spun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, Just Jack said: Was that the one where GL went all out for the win, while LF treated it like a slow Sunday ride? Or was that someone else? I remember there being one that the one rider was expected to win, so they were taking their time, drinking champagne, etc, while the person that did win went all out, knowing with a fast enough time they could win. I don't recall that one. GL was in second place going into the last stage - an individual time trial. GL was behind LF 50 secs. GL was one of the first to use clip on aero bars, aero helmet, wheels and did so in this ITT. Where LF rode without the aero bars and aero helmet. GL recovered the 50 secs and beat LF by 8 secs. Both men rode flat out - averaging almost 32mph for 15 miles. Edited July 20, 2022 by BuffaloBud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Flanders Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 I was at games 2130 and 2131 for Cal. No further explanation needed. 21 hours ago, 4merper4mer said: It was played during the day and ABC showed it in the evening. My dad knew the result while he watched with me. I can’t speak to @SoTier comment about local Buffalo channel but nationally it was 100% on tape delay. This is correct; however, fans in Buffalo, Detroit and other Canadian border towns/cities were able to see it live on CBC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 I was in Atlanta for the Olympics the same night as the bomb went off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 On 7/17/2022 at 6:45 PM, 4merper4mer said: That was something. I can only imagine if that had been game 7. That's the thing- everyone who followed baseball that year knew the Dodgers had zero chance of winning that series. The A's were brutally stacked, and had easily the best closer in baseball. The dodgers had 1 pitcher and were otherwise old and beat to a pulp. Gibson's homer made the impossible possible- there was no game 7 without that hit, and that's why it makes possibly the most important hit in baseball history all the more amazing- it was game 1. It literally changed the entire series. And Vin Scully to top it off... the man just knew what was important in letting the game play, but when he did speak it was just so poignant. Even the throw away stories were great too- he could've had dinner with a bat boy's grandma, and you'd never want the story to end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 51 minutes ago, BringMetheHeadofLeonLett said: That's the thing- everyone who followed baseball that year knew the Dodgers had zero chance of winning that series. The A's were brutally stacked, and had easily the best closer in baseball. The dodgers had 1 pitcher and were otherwise old and beat to a pulp. Gibson's homer made the impossible possible- there was no game 7 without that hit, and that's why it makes possibly the most important hit in baseball history all the more amazing- it was game 1. It literally changed the entire series. And Vin Scully to top it off... the man just knew what was important in letting the game play, but when he did speak it was just so poignant. Even the throw away stories were great too- he could've had dinner with a bat boy's grandma, and you'd never want the story to end. well said. You hit the nail on the head. It was like David landing a mortal first blow on Goliath’s forehead. That HR was everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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