Tag Archives: Greatest Moments

The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – Super Bowl XLII “The Helmet Catch”

Posted on January 30, 2011 by thesportsarchives

One of the greatest drives in Super Bowl history complete with the some of the greatest plays, was orchestrated by Eli Manning and the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII, February 3, 2008 against the New England Patriots. The … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – NFL’s “The Catch”

Posted on January 26, 2011 by thesportsarchives

One of the greatest moments in NFL sports history was a clutch play made by the San Francisco 49ers during the 1982 NFC Championship game. The Dallas Cowboys were battling the 49ers in an evenly played match and were up … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – Super Bowl XXXIV “One Yard Short”

Posted on January 22, 2011 by thesportsarchives

It was to become one of the greatest moments in sports history.  The final play of Super Bowl XXXIV between the St. Louis Rams and Tennessee Titans would decide if the Titans would once again pull off a miracle in … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – Tennessee Titans “Music City Miracle”

Posted on January 21, 2011 by thesportsarchives

In probably one of the greatest Wild Card Playoff games in NFL sports archives history, on January 8, 2000, the Tennessee Titans pulled out a squeaker over the Buffalo Bills by executing a kickoff return play, flawlessly, in the closing … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – Boxing’s “The Fighter” Micky Ward

Posted on January 15, 2011 by thesportsarchives

The movie, “The Fighter”, starring Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale is about the life and times of former junior welterweight boxer, “Irish” Micky Ward. Ward started his career out strong, winning his first 14 fights, but then took time off … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – Maradona’s Hand of God Goal

Posted on January 9, 2011 by thesportsarchives

Diego Maradona is still considered one of the greatest soccer players in the world, despite a history of misfortune.  With his deceptive style of dribbling and quick bursts of speed, he was able to lead Argentina to World Cup victory … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – Brandi Chastain clinching 1999 Women’s World Cup

Posted on January 7, 2011 by thesportsarchives

You could not have designed a better finish to the Women’s 1999 World Cup!  The United States and China had just battled to a scoreless draw after overtime and US goalkeeper Brianna Scurry just made a critical save which set … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – Pele and Brazil 1958 World Cup Victory

Posted on January 5, 2011 by thesportsarchives

Pele was Brazil and Brazil was Pele.  During the 1958 World Cup Tournament which Brazil won, Pele lead all Brazil scorers with 6 goals and all of which came in the knockout round.  He scored 1 against Wales in the … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – UCONN Womens Basketball Steak Ends at 90 Wins

Posted on January 3, 2011 by thesportsarchives

The University of Connecticut women’s basketball team is truly an amazing organization with a consistent record of success.  Coached by Geno Auriemma, the Huskies have won 7 NCAA Division I national championships.  They have advanced to the Final Four eleven … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – Football and Baseball’s Ernie Nevers

Posted on December 28, 2010 by thesportsarchives

Ernie Nevers played professional football as a fullback for the Duluth Eskimos and Chicago Cardinals of the NFL.  He started his sports career as a professional baseball player for the St. Louis Browns.  In 1927, he overlapped sports by playing … Continue reading →

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