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The Most Iconic Clutch Moments in Sports History The Most Iconic Clutch Moments in Sports History. By Dave LaPommeray , Contributor Aug 3, 2011. The ‘clutch’ moment. It is perhaps the most exhilarating moment in sports, when an athlete, facing seemingly insurmountable odds, with everything hanging in the balance, digs deep down and somehow finds a way to conquer those odds.
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The Top Ten Important Moments in Snowboarding History The Top Ten Important Moments in Snowboarding History Since its mid-1960s inception, snowboarding has seen such a boom in popularity that it is now an event at the Winter Olympics Canadian snowboarder Ross Rebagliati won snowboarding's first gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
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Joe Piscopo looks back on the origins of the immortal Jersey joke, 'What exit?' Joe Piscopo looks back on the origins of the immortal Jersey joke, 'What exit?'. Joe Piscopo rehashes 'What exit?' joke as nation heads to New Jersey for the Super Bowl During the early 1980's, Joe Piscopo minted a Jersey catchphrase, What exit?. At the time, the Passaic native was a cast member on Saturday Night Live and he delivered the immortal line as an improvisation.
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- Leonardo DiCaprio's iconic portrayal of excessive Wall Street player Jordan Belfort takes a turn ... More Leonardo DiCaprio's iconic portrayal of excessive Wall Street player Jordan Belfort takes a turn for the insane when he takes his Lamborghini for a spin.
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Muhammad Ali's 10 best quotes Muhammad Ali's 10 best quotes. Check out some of the best quotes The Greatest ever said. Muhammad Ali was as skilled with words as he was in the ring. His poignant sayings about sports and life figure to remain iconic for generations to come alongside the lore of his historic fights.
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Retiring No. 42 one of baseball's greatest moments Now Commenting On: Retiring No. 42 one of baseball's greatest moments. April 15, 1997: The magnificent night at New York's Shea Stadium when Jackie Robinson's No. 42 was retired throughout Major League Baseball in an unprecedented tribute under the direction of Commissioner Bud Selig.
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- Many of London's top sports heroes - including Mo Farah and Harry Kane - and artists, as well as 258 real-life young Londoners, make an appearance in Nike's latest film, Nothing Beats a Londoner, that puts a spotlight on the city's vibrant youth culture and inclusive sports community.
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Andy Granatelli, At Large, Class of 2001 Andy Granatelli, At Large, Class of 2001. One of the longest-lasting images in motorsports history is that of Andy Granatelli planting a big smooch on the cheek of Mario Andretti in victory lane after the 1969 Indianapolis 500.
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The Most Iconic Clutch Moments in Sports History But only a select few of these have been truly special, leaving sports fans with indelible memories that will stand the test of time. Here is a gallery of the most iconic clutch moments in sports history.
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25 most memorable movie scenes from 2014 Miles Teller as an aspiring jazz drummer in Whiplash. It was a year of high moments and low bars at the movies, one that gave moviegoers glimpses into the sad lives of geniuses as well as comedies like “Dumbbells” and The Interview. Even bad movies can have memorable moments, though it’s the good ones we reward with fond recollection.
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Sporting Highlights for 1912 The major event in sport this year was the 5th Olympic Games, held in Stockholm, Sweden from May to July. In cricket, English players Hobbs and Rhodes made an opening stand of 323 during the test match series against Australia. England retained the Ashes. In baseball, legendary pitcher Cy Young retired with 511 wins.
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Walt Frazier struck in face by basketball while calling Knicks game MEMPHIS -- Walt Frazier, the legendary Hall of Fame guard, played hurt Wednesday during the Knicks-Grizzlies game after being struck in the face by the basketball in the first quarter. Frazier, working alongside MSG Network play-by-play man Mike Breen, was calling the game courtside and just a few feet from the Knicks bench when a defected pass hit him.
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- If your dog's joint problems are due to weight, your vet will suggest that he lose weight. Helping your dog lose weight helps with mobility of arthritic and problem joints. An overweight dog has to carry more weight, which places additional strain on sore legs.
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Invincible Now Vince needs every bit of his gritty, never-say-die attitude and enormous heart to survive in the high-stakes world of professional football. Vince Papale, an ordinary guy who, against extraordinary odds, gets a one-in-a-gazillion shot at living every sports fan's wildest fantasy. Philadelphia Eagles' new coach Dick Vermeil calls an unprecedented open tryout, and the 30-year-old bartender who never played college ball makes the cut. Now Vince needs every bit of his gritty, never-say-die attitude and enormous heart to survive in the high-stakes world of professional football.
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Bill Russell It is also very common to view him on athletic commercials such as Gatorade ,Nike, and old spice. It is so obvious that Michael Jordan is the one of the most successful, popular, and wealthy athletes in the professional sports history. He still remains the most decorated player in the NBA.Jordan received one of the greatest honors in basketball.He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial...t is also very common to view him on athletic commercials such as Gatorade ,Nike, and old spice. It is so obvious that Michael Jordan is the one of the most successful, popular, and wealthy athletes in the professional sports history. He still remains the most decorated player in the NBA.
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- A 12-time All-Star, 10-time scoring champion and five-time league MVP, he was the most celebrated athlete in all of team sports, the centerpiece of the Chicago Bulls dynasty that dominated pro basketball in the 1990s.
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The Most Iconic Muhammad Ali Photo Ever Taken is Up for Auction The Most Iconic Muhammad Ali Photo Ever Taken is Up for Auction. 0. Neil Leifer‘s photograph of Muhammad Ali standing over a knocked out Sonny Liston is, without a doubt, the most iconic image of the heavyweight champion ever captured. And now, you can own the photographer’s own print of the photo, signed by Ali himself.
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Hot Essays Michael Jordan, the most popular athlete in the world, is arguably the greatest basketball player of all time. He led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships in the 1990's, and had a lot of success on the United States Olympic team as well.ichael Jordan, the most popular athlete in the world, is arguably the greatest basketball player of all time. He led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships in the 1990's, and had a lot of success on the United States Olympic team as well.
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- Barry Bonds may be the most controversial player in baseball history, but love him or hate him you can deny that he was one of the best to play the game. He was outstanding at the plate or in the field. He won the MVP in '90, '92, and '93, but also finished second in '91, fourth in '94, and fifth in '96 and '97.ipken of course was best known in the 90s for breaking Lou Gehrig's consecutive game streak. This was such an amazing feat and many feel it's the greatest moment of the decade in baseball.
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- Bill Russell: An Overrated NBA Legend. Bill Russell is an NBA legend. His legacy is built on a foundation of winning 11 championships in 13 playing seasons, making him the greatest winner in U.S. professional team sports history. Over his illustrious career, Russell averaged 15.1 ppg, 22.5 rpg, and 4.3 apg.
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Featured Sports By Chris Partlow on August 6, 2011 August 6, 2011August 6, 2011. Shannon Sharpe gave one of the most emotional and heartfelt Hall of Fame speeches I have seen since Michael Irvin. Below is the transcript of the entire speech for your reading pleasure. You can watch the full speech below courtesy of our good friends at Black Sports Online:
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50 years on from one of the most famous photos in sport... was Muhammad Ali's win over Sonny Liston all that it seemed? 'Get up and fight, sucker!' screams Ali at the man who, just 15 months earlier, he beat to shock the world and win the greatest prize in sport. Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali stands over fallen challenger Sonny Liston on May 25, 1965.
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- Here are the 10 most valuable pieces of sports memorabilia. George Herman Ruth, Jr. was nicknamed Babe Ruth. He played baseball from 1914-1935 for three different teams; the Boston Red Sox, the Boston Braves and the New York Yankees. Babe played as a pitcher and right fielder and was best-known for his home run power.
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- Leonardo DiCaprio's iconic portrayal of excessive Wall Street player Jordan Belfort takes a turn ... More. Leonardo DiCaprio's iconic portrayal of excessive Wall Street player Jordan Belfort takes a turn for the insane when he takes his Lamborghini for a spin.
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10 Best Inspirational Sports Songs 1 “Danger Zone.” “Danger Zone” rounds out our list of ten best inspirational sports songs. 2  American singer Kenny Loggins recorded the song for the 1986 film, “Top Gun.” Popular with NASCAR crowds and arena sports, the song inspires athletes to continue to fight on the edge of danger.
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- 1 One Shining Moment is arguably the most famous song in sports.. — 2  The Wall Street Journal. ... 3 The playing of the anthem 'One Shining Moment' has become as integral to the NCAA tournament and national championship as snipping the nets.. One Shining Moment' is one of the great power ballads of alltime...one last heartfelt goodbye.. — 2  Sports Illustrated on Campus. “…’ 3 One Shining Moment’ captures all the emotion, the last-second shots, all the loser-go-home mentality.