Most Iconic Sports Highlights that Are Not Part of a Game

albionmoonlight · 07-24-2020, 08:09 AM

Today is the anniversary of the Pine Tar Incident and George Brett's respectful disagreement with the decision to call him out.

George Brett and the pine tar incident - YouTube

His run from the dugout is, IMO, iconic. And pretty damn funny, too. I think that most sports fans of a certain age recognize and appreciate this "highlight."

Which got me thinking, what are some other iconic/classic/awesome sports highlights that are not highlights of the actual game being played?

(I thought about making this a Mount Rushmore, but I think it might work better at this point to just collect examples.)

Lathum · 07-24-2020, 08:20 AM

Nolan Ryan beating the shit out of Robin Ventura

NobodyHere · 07-24-2020, 08:21 AM

My thoughts first go to post game interviews:

"Playoffs!? Don't talk about playoffs!"

"They were who we thought they were!"

"You play to win the game!"

Lathum · 07-24-2020, 08:35 AM

How 1989 earthquake engulfed World Series between Giants, Athletics | Sporting News

AnalBumCover · 07-24-2020, 09:18 AM

Rick Monday Saves American Flag from Protesters in 1976

albionmoonlight · 07-24-2020, 09:39 AM

Baseball seems to lend itself to this

cuervo72 · 07-24-2020, 09:45 AM

1. "I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth.”

2. 1968 Olympic podium

I'll need more time to think on the other two.

BYU 14 · 07-24-2020, 09:48 AM

I think you have to consider this one

Derek Redmond

Father's Day Lookback: Derek Redmond 1992 | NBC Sports - YouTube

Warhammer · 07-24-2020, 09:51 AM

Jordan with the 1991 NBA Finals Trophy.

albionmoonlight · 07-24-2020, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BYU 14

I think you have to consider this one

Derek Redmond

Father's Day Lookback: Derek Redmond 1992 | NBC Sports - YouTube

That is on my "Will definitely make me cry no matter what" list.

HerRealName · 07-24-2020, 09:58 AM

All of these answers are better but this guy is the first thing that came to mind after reading the topic:

JPhillips · 07-24-2020, 09:58 AM

PilotMan · 07-24-2020, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HerRealName

All of these answers are better but this guy is the first thing that came to mind after reading the topic:

Which reminds me of this one:

Carman Bulldog · 07-24-2020, 10:32 AM

Riddick Bowe vs Evander Holyfield parachute guy flys in - YouTube

Hall Of Famer Randy Johnson Kills Bird In Game - YouTube

Cal Bears Football 82: The Play - YouTube

Not sure if the last one (or even the Randy Johnson one) count, as they were part of a play.

stevew · 07-24-2020, 11:03 AM

Funny that Pine tar was my first thought.

stevew · 07-24-2020, 11:04 AM

Malice at the Palace?

Butter · 07-24-2020, 11:19 AM

Magic Johnson announces he has HIV.

Jordan's press release: "I'm back"

bhlloy · 07-24-2020, 12:16 PM

If Nolan Ryan/Ventura counts, then the Cantona Kung fu kick into the stands has to be on the list too.

Also yeah, malice at the palace as well as the hockey version with Mike Milbury beating a fan with his own shoe. In fact some good hockey ones - Rob Ray and Tie Domi beating on fans also definitely qualifies.

AnalBumCover · 07-24-2020, 12:42 PM

Speaking of hockey, Clint Malarchuk's throat slashed by skate...

BYU 14 · 07-24-2020, 12:49 PM

These are my Mount Rushmore

Lou Gehrig's Farewell Speech
Magic Johnson HIV announcement
Derek Redmond and dad Olympic moment
1968 Olympics platform

jct32 · 07-24-2020, 12:56 PM

A couple more from baseball

ISiddiqui · 07-24-2020, 01:01 PM

I know it's somewhat tainted now, but when McGwire hit 62, and afterwards he ran into the stands and hugged Maris's kids.

Cal Ripkin running around the field, high fiving fans, after breaking the Lou Gehrig's Iron Man record.

Pee Wee Reese walking across the diamond and putting his arm over Jackie Robinson when he was being heckled.

cuervo72 · 07-24-2020, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NobodyHere

My thoughts first go to post game interviews:

"Playoffs!? Don't talk about playoffs!"

"They were who we thought they were!"

"You play to win the game!"

We talkin' about practice.

cuervo72 · 07-24-2020, 01:20 PM

If we're looking for lowlights:

"Why? Why? WHY?!?"

"They're all gone."

Abe Sargent · 07-24-2020, 02:51 PM

Do you count calling a game? Miracle on Ice?

The England win in the World Cup with the "they think it's all over, well it is now".

"The Giants win the pennant!"

Carman Bulldog · 07-24-2020, 04:00 PM

Hard to believe that there has been no mention of the OJ chase to this point. That might actually be number one on the list.

Carman Bulldog · 07-24-2020, 04:05 PM

And a few more...

Nancy Kerrigan... Tonya Harding... Why?

The Andrés Escobar murder in Columbia in the middle of the on-going World Cup, a few days after Columbia was eliminated.

Man, 1994 was an odd year for these kind of incidents.

While I'm not a big soccer fan, I have to think that the Fall of the Condor (aka El Maracanazo) deserves mention, where Chilean goalkeeper Roberto Rojas took a dive against Brazil after pretending to be struck by a flare that a fan had thrown, causing Chile to walk off the pitch.

JonInMiddleGA · 07-24-2020, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

Do you count calling a game? Miracle on Ice?

This actually made me think of a related one, and that led me to a legit contender IMO.

The comment made me think of Jim Craig draped in the flag looking into the stands for his dad, but that made me think of an even more serious contender:

Jim Valvano running around looking for somebody to hug

AlexB · 07-24-2020, 04:17 PM

This is part of an Englishman’s sporting fabric - originally on the radio, but the images might help give a bit of context. No idea whether it will work with a US audience

tarcone · 07-24-2020, 04:20 PM

Surprised this one hasnt made it yet. 1972 Munich Olympics

Carman Bulldog · 07-24-2020, 04:22 PM

DOUBLE DOLA

The Trade - August 9, 1988 - "I promised Mess I wouldn't do this".

JonInMiddleGA · 07-24-2020, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarcone

Surprised this one hasnt made it yet. 1972 Munich Olympics

Cuervo did mention "They're all gone"

Carman Bulldog · 07-24-2020, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarcone

Surprised this one hasnt made it yet. 1972 Munich Olympics

Cuervo72 actually alluded to this (and the Harding-Kerrigan moment I referenced) in his lowlights post but I glossed over them as well.

stevew · 07-24-2020, 08:50 PM

LeBron The Decision

tarcone · 07-24-2020, 08:58 PM

I think MJ the retirement is bigger than LeBron and The Decision.

cartman · 07-25-2020, 12:32 AM

IMHO, the criteria should exclude anything that happened during a game/competition, since they are 'part of a game'.

Using that basis, in Mt. Rushmore format:

Munich Hijackers
OJ Chase
Sidd Finch
Gretzky traded to Los Angeles

BYU 14 · 07-25-2020, 10:19 AM

Was addressed with in the Pee Wee Reese nod, but can't believe Jackie Robinson signing his contract with Branch Rickey has not been mentioned.

Also the trial of the 1919 Black Sox

Babe Ruth's trade to the Yankees, which impacted the game more than any other trade in history.

Fidatelo · 07-27-2020, 09:05 AM

What about Phil Esposito chastising Canadians during the 72 Summit Series:

07-24-2020, 08:21 AM	#3
NobodyHere Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2013	My thoughts first go to post game interviews: "Playoffs!? Don't talk about playoffs!" "They were who we thought they were!" "You play to win the game!" __________________ "I am God's prophet, and I need an attorney"

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AnalBumCover College Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: La Mirada, CA	Rick Monday Saves American Flag from Protesters in 1976 __________________ ABC's Game Giveaway list

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cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	1. "I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth.” 2. 1968 Olympic podium I'll need more time to think on the other two. __________________ null

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Carman Bulldog College Benchwarmer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada	Riddick Bowe vs Evander Holyfield parachute guy flys in - YouTube Hall Of Famer Randy Johnson Kills Bird In Game - YouTube Cal Bears Football 82: The Play - YouTube Not sure if the last one (or even the Randy Johnson one) count, as they were part of a play. Last edited by Carman Bulldog : 07-24-2020 at 10:38 AM.

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Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Nolan Ryan beating the shit out of Robin Ventura

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Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	How 1989 earthquake engulfed World Series between Giants, Athletics \| Sporting News

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albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Baseball seems to lend itself to this

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BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	I think you have to consider this one Derek Redmond Father's Day Lookback: Derek Redmond 1992 \| NBC Sports - YouTube

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Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	Jordan with the 1991 NBA Finals Trophy.

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HerRealName College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2002	All of these answers are better but this guy is the first thing that came to mind after reading the topic:

07-24-2020, 11:03 AM	#15
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Funny that Pine tar was my first thought.

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stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Malice at the Palace?

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Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Magic Johnson announces he has HIV. Jordan's press release: "I'm back" __________________ My listening habits Last edited by Butter : 07-24-2020 at 11:20 AM.

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bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	If Nolan Ryan/Ventura counts, then the Cantona Kung fu kick into the stands has to be on the list too. Also yeah, malice at the palace as well as the hockey version with Mike Milbury beating a fan with his own shoe. In fact some good hockey ones - Rob Ray and Tie Domi beating on fans also definitely qualifies.

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AnalBumCover College Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: La Mirada, CA	Speaking of hockey, Clint Malarchuk's throat slashed by skate... __________________ ABC's Game Giveaway list

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BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	These are my Mount Rushmore Lou Gehrig's Farewell Speech Magic Johnson HIV announcement Derek Redmond and dad Olympic moment 1968 Olympics platform

07-24-2020, 12:56 PM	#21
jct32 Mascot Join Date: Nov 2014	A couple more from baseball

07-24-2020, 01:01 PM	#22
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	I know it's somewhat tainted now, but when McGwire hit 62, and afterwards he ran into the stands and hugged Maris's kids. Cal Ripkin running around the field, high fiving fans, after breaking the Lou Gehrig's Iron Man record. Pee Wee Reese walking across the diamond and putting his arm over Jackie Robinson when he was being heckled. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

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cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	If we're looking for lowlights: "Why? Why? WHY?!?" "They're all gone." __________________ null Last edited by cuervo72 : 07-24-2020 at 01:22 PM.

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Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Do you count calling a game? Miracle on Ice? The England win in the World Cup with the "they think it's all over, well it is now". "The Giants win the pennant!" __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

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Carman Bulldog College Benchwarmer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada	Hard to believe that there has been no mention of the OJ chase to this point. That might actually be number one on the list.

07-24-2020, 04:05 PM	#27
Carman Bulldog College Benchwarmer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada	And a few more... Nancy Kerrigan... Tonya Harding... Why? The Andrés Escobar murder in Columbia in the middle of the on-going World Cup, a few days after Columbia was eliminated. Man, 1994 was an odd year for these kind of incidents. While I'm not a big soccer fan, I have to think that the Fall of the Condor (aka El Maracanazo) deserves mention, where Chilean goalkeeper Roberto Rojas took a dive against Brazil after pretending to be struck by a flare that a fan had thrown, causing Chile to walk off the pitch.

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AlexB Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Newbury, England	This is part of an Englishman’s sporting fabric - originally on the radio, but the images might help give a bit of context. No idea whether it will work with a US audience __________________ 'A song is a beautiful lie', Idlewild, Self Healer. When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you. Sports! Last edited by AlexB : 07-24-2020 at 04:18 PM.

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tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Surprised this one hasnt made it yet. 1972 Munich Olympics __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

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Carman Bulldog College Benchwarmer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada	DOUBLE DOLA The Trade - August 9, 1988 - "I promised Mess I wouldn't do this".

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stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	LeBron The Decision

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tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	I think MJ the retirement is bigger than LeBron and The Decision. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

07-25-2020, 12:32 AM	#36
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	IMHO, the criteria should exclude anything that happened during a game/competition, since they are 'part of a game'. Using that basis, in Mt. Rushmore format: Munich Hijackers OJ Chase Sidd Finch Gretzky traded to Los Angeles __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

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BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	Was addressed with in the Pee Wee Reese nod, but can't believe Jackie Robinson signing his contract with Branch Rickey has not been mentioned. Also the trial of the 1919 Black Sox Babe Ruth's trade to the Yankees, which impacted the game more than any other trade in history.

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Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	What about Phil Esposito chastising Canadians during the 72 Summit Series: __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

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