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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 History Lesson – Super Bowl’s Youngest Winning Quarterbacks

Posted on January 20, 2011 by thesportsarchives

As of January 20, 2011, the sports archive for the youngest winning quarterback in Super Bowl sports history goes to Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Roethlisberger was 23 years old when he led the Steelers over the Seattle Seahawks, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives Greatest Rivalries – Tennis Siblings

Posted on January 19, 2011 by thesportsarchives

Who can write a sports archives blog about sibling rivalry in tennis without mentioning Serena and Venus Williams? The Williams sisters have pushed their own limits as well as each others buttons for the longest time, both growing up and … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Venus Williams Wins In Style

Posted on January 18, 2011 by thesportsarchives

What caught fans eyes yesterday at the Australian Open was not that it was Venus Williams who was playing nor the fact that she won 6-3, 6-2, but rather the fact that so much of her talent was revealed.  Not … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives Greatest Upsets – Islanders beat Penguins in 1993 Playoffs

Posted on January 17, 2011 by thesportsarchives

It was the 1992-93 NHL hockey season and the Pittsburgh Penguins were dominating play.  Mario Lemieux was top scorer and season MVP.  The New York Islanders came into the playoffs 32 points behind Pittsburgh but upset the Washington Capitals in … 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 History Lesson – Rocket Richard Riot

Posted on January 12, 2011 by thesportsarchives

The anglophone and the francophone have shared a history in Canadien hockey.  Perhaps in the 1950s, there was more of a rivalry then one cared to notice.  The francophone Maurice “The Rocket” Richard did more than score goals, he also … 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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