Sporting Moments Or Greats

[Mr_Slick]

Hi everyone, what sporting moment or sporting great do you hold as the best ever..? Now as I love most sports I could name dozens of great sporting moments or achievments or just a great sports person. The one that stands out most to me was the 1977 Grand National, when Red Rum went into the record books as the first horse to win the race three times. Now for those that didn't know, he was laid to rest in the shadows of the winning post at Aintree, Liverpool. What a fitting moment for one of the greatest ever steeple chasers. Steve. Whats yours..?

[jimggoldwing]

The 'Immaculate Reception' catch by Franco Harris!

Immaculate Reception - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

YouTube - Immaculate reception

--goldwing

[jockney]

An obvious choice but I'll say it before anyone else does. 1966 , England 4 west Germany 2 , I remember vividly the highs and lows watching as I did on a friends black and white TV. first the sunken feeling when Haller put Germany into the lead. The elation as the clock ticked away knowing we had won , only to have it snatched away with 30 seconds to go.

I don't remember much about extra time apart from the now famous "there's some people on the pitch , they think it's all over ... It IS NOW" it raises the hairs on my back even now as I type this 43 years after the event.

But apart from the Glorious win on 30th July 1966 , it is the bragging rights that came with it , most memorable of which being on an 18-30's holiday ( yes it was a while ago) about 200 of us standing on the tables singing "Two world wars and a world cup too.. doo dah doo dah" to a bemused group of German tourists.

40 years of hurt ... ha , not for me , its still a glorious memory for me and always will be , even more so having lived the last 20 years of my life in Scotland (for some reason my friends up here are a little touchy whenever 1966 is discussed, giving me all the more reason to mention it). It may have been a long time ago , but WE DID WIN the world cup, and I witnessed it , and apart from Fulham regaining their top flight status ( something that 20 years ago I didn't thik I would ever see again) I have never been so emotional about any sporting event.

Yes there have been many other brilliant memories , ashes 1981 , Dennis Taylor winning the snooker world championship, Borg against McEnroe, Steve Redgrave's record breaking 5th Olympic gold medal to name but a few , but nothing in my mind touches 1966

[Mr_Slick]

Originally Posted by jockney

An obvious choice but I'll say it before anyone else does. 1966 , England 4 west Germany 2 , I remember vividly the highs and lows watching as I did on a friends black and white TV. first the sunken feeling when Haller put Germany into the lead. The elation as the clock ticked away knowing we had won , only to have it snatched away with 30 seconds to go.

I don't remember much about extra time apart from the now famous "there's some people on the pitch , they think it's all over ... It IS NOW" it raises the hairs on my back even now as I type this 43 years after the event.

But apart from the Glorious win on 30th July 1966 , it is the bragging rights that came with it , most memorable of which being on an 18-30's holiday ( yes it was a while ago) about 200 of us standing on the tables singing "Two world wars and a world cup too.. doo dah doo dah" to a bemused group of German tourists.

40 years of hurt ... ha , not for me , its still a glorious memory for me and always will be , even more so having lived the last 20 years of my life in Scotland (for some reason my friends up here are a little touchy whenever 1966 is discussed, giving me all the more reason to mention it). It may have been a long time ago , but WE DID WIN the world cup, and I witnessed it , and apart from Fulham regaining their top flight status ( something that 20 years ago I didn't thik I would ever see again) I have never been so emotional about any sporting event.

Yes there have been many other brilliant memories , ashes 1981 , Dennis Taylor winning the snooker world championship, Borg against McEnroe, Steve Redgrave's record breaking 5th Olympic gold medal to name but a few , but nothing in my mind touches 1966

Jockney you couldn't of detailed it any better my friend and the same sporting fete crossed my mind to, but i left it to you and im glad I did. Thanx. Steve.

[Mr_Slick]

Originally Posted by jimggoldwing

The 'Immaculate Reception' catch by Franco Harris!

Immaculate Reception - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

YouTube - Immaculate reception

--goldwing

Thanx jim, but I must confess my ignorance to not knowing or hearing of this guy. "Franco Harris" but theres one big guy that stands out for me in the NFL and that has to be "The Refridgerator" as its one of your national sports you must of heard of him..? He played for the "Chicago Bears" in the 80s and I remember them winning 16 out of 17 games. He to me was a sporting legend, not only because he was a big guy but it was his sporting agility and ability, that also shone through. Steve.

[FunkyG]

I like lots of sports but the one that stands out most to me is this one, watching the game in the pub at 8am was just crazy and a right laugh but this moment will, i think, always stick in my mind.

YouTube - Johnny Wilkinson drop kick

Still gives me goosebumps everytime i watch it now.

[LfcFan]

Mine's not a sporting great but a sporting legend.
Colin McRae's all out attacking and spectacular driving style was an absolute privilage to watch.
Along with thousands of other people travelling hundreds of miles around the country to stand in cold damp forests just to catch a glimps ( or blur ) of Colin holds fond and fantastic memories.
1995 was superb and Colin was driving like a man possessed.
His unbelievable speed in the Subaru was amazing. He pushed that machine to the limit and sometimes beyond but that was always the McRae way.
There was never a dull moment watching this guy and in '95 he showed the world how it should be done.
Seeing him lift the world rally championship trophy and celebrate with a brilliant display of doughnuts is how i remember a colourfull member of the rallying world. One that is to sadly missed.
YouTube - Colin McRae 1995 World Rally Champion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LATNz71h5k&feature=fvw

[jimggoldwing]

I absolutely remember William 'The Fridge' Perry, with the 1985 Chicago Bears. I remember the year well. But as a die-hard Steeler fan, it doesn't match a pivotal turn in the history of the Pittsburgh franchise. This was in '72. They'd go on and win the Super Bowl in '74, '75, '78, '79 to become the franchise of the NFL, what some will argue is the dynasty of all time. They'd win again in '06 and just again this past year in '09, becoming the first team to win the Super Bowl six times; hence the reference to Pittsburgh as 'Sixburgh'. This year, as they strive to win their 7th, the line is 'Stairway to Seven'!

--goldwing

[MRCOOL1]

mine's not really a 'great', but rather just infamously memorable:

I distinctly remember watching the monday night football game when Howard Cosell torpedoed his career:

Cosell's most infamous remark came during a Monday Night Football broadcast on Sept. 5, 1983, when Howard exclaimed, "Look at that little monkey run", referring to African American Washington Redskins receiver Alvin Garrett. This ultimately led to his stepping down from Monday Night Football about two months later.( from wikipedia )

Possibly the most shocking thing i had ever seen/heard in sports

[jimggoldwing]

__LAUGHING HARD___

I remember that game vividly, Mr. Cool!

For the record, like most "great" American sportscasters, these guys got the following they did by almost routinely going on the air drunk... that's where the famous sayings often come from.

No doubt, this was probably one of those moments!

[Mr_Slick]

Originally Posted by FunkyG

I like lots of sports but the one that stands out most to me is this one, watching the game in the pub at 8am was just crazy and a right laugh but this moment will, i think, always stick in my mind.

YouTube - Johnny Wilkinson drop kick

Still gives me goosebumps everytime i watch it now.

Hey funky, I was in spain on my hols buddy but saw the drop goal. My missis fancies him rotten so how could we not celabrate. Thanx for the memory m8. Steve.

[norwichrich]

there is prob loads but the only one that comes to mind at the mo is ronnie's quickest ever 147

[Mr_Slick]

Originally Posted by LfcFan

Mine's not a sporting great but a sporting legend.
Colin McRae's all out attacking and spectacular driving style was an absolute privilage to watch.
Along with thousands of other people travelling hundreds of miles around the country to stand in cold damp forests just to catch a glimps ( or blur ) of Colin holds fond and fantastic memories.
1995 was superb and Colin was driving like a man possessed.
His unbelievable speed in the Subaru was amazing. He pushed that machine to the limit and sometimes beyond but that was always the McRae way.
There was never a dull moment watching this guy and in '95 he showed the world how it should be done.
Seeing him lift the world rally championship trophy and celebrate with a brilliant display of doughnuts is how i remember a colourfull member of the rallying world. One that is to sadly missed.
YouTube - Colin McRae 1995 World Rally Champion
YouTube - Fifth Gear - The McRae Gathering 2008

Hey lfc, he was a sporting great no doubt about it buddy, he should be remembered for his achievements and not the way he, along with his son perished. May they both rest in peace. Steve.

[Mr_Slick]

Originally Posted by jimggoldwing

I absolutely remember William 'The Fridge' Perry, with the 1985 Chicago Bears. I remember the year well. But as a die-hard Steeler fan, it doesn't match a pivotal turn in the history of the Pittsburgh franchise. This was in '72. They'd go on and win the Super Bowl in '74, '75, '78, '79 to become the franchise of the NFL, what some will argue is the dynasty of all time. They'd win again in '06 and just again this past year in '09, becoming the first team to win the Super Bowl six times; hence the reference to Pittsburgh as 'Sixburgh'. This year, as they strive to win their 7th, the line is 'Stairway to Seven'!

--goldwing

Wot chances they will make it seventh heaven...? Steve.

[Mr_Slick]

Originally Posted by MRCOOL1

mine's not really a 'great', but rather just infamously memorable:

I distinctly remember watching the monday night football game when Howard Cosell torpedoed his career:

Cosell's most infamous remark came during a Monday Night Football broadcast on Sept. 5, 1983, when Howard exclaimed, "Look at that little monkey run", referring to African American Washington Redskins receiver Alvin Garrett. This ultimately led to his stepping down from Monday Night Football about two months later.( from wikipedia )

Possibly the most shocking thing i had ever seen/heard in sports

He should be banned for life and never ever coment in public again. Steve.

[Mr_Slick]

Originally Posted by norwichrich

there is prob loads but the only one that comes to mind at the mo is ronnie's quickest ever 147

Hey rich, hes my snooker hero too, but many moons ago m8 it was Alex Hurricane Higgins. Mind you I couldn't see higgins play left handed the way o'sullivan does. Steve.

[norwichrich]

be great if we could put them up against each other in their prime but for me ronnie is the best to ever hold a cue

[Mr_Slick]

Originally Posted by norwichrich

be great if we could put them up against each other in their prime but for me ronnie is the best to ever hold a cue

Hmm I like him loadz rich, but for me it has to be higgins. Steve.

[saladdodger]

Mine is a memory of the 2002 world cup held in japan an korea.
with the time difference the england games being played at 6am
pulling a sickie to go to the pub to watch the england v brazil game will
stay with me forever.
having a pint an a bacon roll at 5.30 am comes highly recommended
the atmosphere was electric when owen put england ahead.
brazil drawing level before half time an then ronaldino doing david seamen from the halfway line with a free kick a complete turn around of emotions.
stayed in the pub until closing time thencant wait for the next world cup to be held in the far east to do it all again

[Mr_Slick]

Originally Posted by saladdodger

Mine is a memory of the 2002 world cup held in japan an korea.
with the time difference the england games being played at 6am
pulling a sickie to go to the pub to watch the england v brazil game will
stay with me forever.
having a pint an a bacon roll at 5.30 am comes highly recommended
the atmosphere was electric when owen put england ahead.
brazil drawing level before half time an then ronaldino doing david seamen from the halfway line with a free kick a complete turn around of emotions.
stayed in the pub until closing time thencant wait for the next world cup to be held in the far east to do it all again

I to remember it well buddy, we were flying high, then suddenly we were deflated all in the blink of an eye. Beating brazil on the way to winning a world cup would of been a dream come true, Instead it became a total nightmare. Maybe 2010 could be our time, 44yrs on. Steve.