No sports to watch or discuss. What's your greatest sports memory?
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Lol yeah I forgot about that. Most likely some amphetamines mixed in there.
Yes my emotions went in the tank when he got submitted. I've always had a healthy dislike of Anderson.
In the late 60's I used to get some games out of Rochester N.Y. They were terrible but I just loved the pinstripes on the uniforms and of course the lore of the Team. The Rizzuto call of the Maris homerun is forever seared in my memory. Wholly cow! Phil was the voice of the Yankees for me and Bob Sheppard as the PA announcer was as Reggie once said ''the voice of God''.
My grandfather is a Yankee fan....My dad is a Yankee fan and so am I. I live and breath Yankee baseball most of the year.
That being said I do wish the Jays well. Just not when they are playing the Bronx Bombers.
I think it can. Last weekend I watched one of the greatest mma fights ever and it was womens mma. One of the greatest mma fights I've ever watched.
Joanna Jędrzejczyk vs Zhang Weili
Both women ultra technical, sluggers and warriors. The fight went the full 5rds and was very close. Joanna developed a huge hematoma half way through the fight and by the end looked unrecognizable.
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These are two of my top five for sure. Along with Dave Steibs FINALLY no hitter, Jose Bautistas bat flip, and Bill Buckner game 6 of the 1986 World Series..... special mentions- And now that I’ve learned about these, the Rumble In The Jungle was pretty special.....and so was Ali beating Spinks winning the title for a 3rd time. God I wish he retired for good after that.
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I love attending boxing matches. On a hot night on August 2, 1980, I attended a great fight card at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. On the card were two championship fights, Thomas "The Hitman" Hearns vs Welterweight Champion Pipino Cuevas, the "King of the Welterweights" at 29-0 and lightweight Hilmer Kenty vs Lightweight champ Ernesto Espana. The undercard was populated by fighters from the Kronk Gym in Detroit that included one white guy, Mickey Goodwin, who also won his fight.
Calling the fight for ABC was the immortal Howard Cosell, with commentary by Greg Page, a heavyweight contender at that time. Joe Louis was sitting in his wheelchair at ringside. I felt bad for Joe at the time. The IRS was still after him, and he had just suffered a debilitating stroke.
A boxing match is a sight to behold. The majesty of the spectacle, the ambiance, the crowd and the anticipation of the moment was worth the price of admission. The crowd was electric and was raucous and noisy throughout the night as the hometown Kronk boys, led by their manager Emanuel Steward, himself an amateur champ, led a procession of fighters, including the aforementioned Mickey Goodwin, through the preliminary fights. The arena was dark and the ring was bathed in such bright light that the ring seemed to glow. The ring girls, all 10s and 9s, were clothed strippers from Jason's Lounge in Windsor There were also beautiful girls, dressed to kill, that seemed to walk to the john unceasingly during the fight. I guess, anything to be seen on tv.
Hearns' fight came up first. Hearns was a freak of nature. He had the height (6'2") and reach (78") of a heavyweight but he was only 147 lbs. He towered over the champ Pipino Cuevas. The bell rang and the first round began. Hearns came out and pummelled Cuevas with several lefts and rights in the first round that one could tell hurt Cuevas. In the second round, Hearns put Cuevas away with a smashing right to the noggin that turned Cuevas' legs to jelly. The crowd went nuts. He slumped to the floor and was easily counted out. Hearns was the WBA welterweight champ, embarking on a 61-5-1 career. He was ready to hammer his nemesis, the brash Ray Leonard, or so we thought.
Hearns would have a good career but could not take a hard shot, losing to journeyman Iran Barkley and champ Marvin Hagler, and of course, to Ray Leonard, among others, by TKO, in subsequent fights.
Also, on that card, Hilmer Kenty, a lightweight, knocked out champ Ernesto Espana in the 9th round,though the crowd was somewhat more subdued to this point, especially after the energy expended watching their hometown hero, Thomas Hearns. Kenty, not a particularly hard puncher, eluded the turtle-like Espana for the whole fight. Although it was a championship fight, Kenty seems to overmatch Espana considerably. Kenty also won a WBA belt that night.
The only analogy one could make for the excitement and elation I felt that night could be the adrenaline zap one gets playing exciting video games like Call of Duty, with constant non-stop heart-stoppiing action.
Calling the fight for ABC was the immortal Howard Cosell, with commentary by Greg Page, a heavyweight contender at that time. Joe Louis was sitting in his wheelchair at ringside. I felt bad for Joe at the time. The IRS was still after him, and he had just suffered a debilitating stroke.
A boxing match is a sight to behold. The majesty of the spectacle, the ambiance, the crowd and the anticipation of the moment was worth the price of admission. The crowd was electric and was raucous and noisy throughout the night as the hometown Kronk boys, led by their manager Emanuel Steward, himself an amateur champ, led a procession of fighters, including the aforementioned Mickey Goodwin, through the preliminary fights. The arena was dark and the ring was bathed in such bright light that the ring seemed to glow. The ring girls, all 10s and 9s, were clothed strippers from Jason's Lounge in Windsor There were also beautiful girls, dressed to kill, that seemed to walk to the john unceasingly during the fight. I guess, anything to be seen on tv.
Hearns' fight came up first. Hearns was a freak of nature. He had the height (6'2") and reach (78") of a heavyweight but he was only 147 lbs. He towered over the champ Pipino Cuevas. The bell rang and the first round began. Hearns came out and pummelled Cuevas with several lefts and rights in the first round that one could tell hurt Cuevas. In the second round, Hearns put Cuevas away with a smashing right to the noggin that turned Cuevas' legs to jelly. The crowd went nuts. He slumped to the floor and was easily counted out. Hearns was the WBA welterweight champ, embarking on a 61-5-1 career. He was ready to hammer his nemesis, the brash Ray Leonard, or so we thought.
Hearns would have a good career but could not take a hard shot, losing to journeyman Iran Barkley and champ Marvin Hagler, and of course, to Ray Leonard, among others, by TKO, in subsequent fights.
Also, on that card, Hilmer Kenty, a lightweight, knocked out champ Ernesto Espana in the 9th round,though the crowd was somewhat more subdued to this point, especially after the energy expended watching their hometown hero, Thomas Hearns. Kenty, not a particularly hard puncher, eluded the turtle-like Espana for the whole fight. Although it was a championship fight, Kenty seems to overmatch Espana considerably. Kenty also won a WBA belt that night.
The only analogy one could make for the excitement and elation I felt that night could be the adrenaline zap one gets playing exciting video games like Call of Duty, with constant non-stop heart-stoppiing action.
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My favourite memories were personal rather than history making moments:
--Watching my nephew play baseball and hockey as he grew up. I'm still surprised I didn't have a stroke at some of those games.
--As an 11 year old jumping around our living room in my pj's as Lanny McDonald scored in OT to eliminate the Islanders and move the Leafs to the Semi-Finals.
--As a kid going to Maple Leaf Gardens on my own and buying a ticket for a grey seat from a scalper to watch the Leafs. The city has changed.
--Watching my nephew play baseball and hockey as he grew up. I'm still surprised I didn't have a stroke at some of those games.
--As an 11 year old jumping around our living room in my pj's as Lanny McDonald scored in OT to eliminate the Islanders and move the Leafs to the Semi-Finals.
--As a kid going to Maple Leaf Gardens on my own and buying a ticket for a grey seat from a scalper to watch the Leafs. The city has changed.
Seeing the Habs win the Cup in the old Forum with my buddy Pete in 1993. Watched the entire 1992 World Series at a bar in Key West and then all of us Canucks sang “Oh Canada” after the final out. Crosby’s “Golden Goal” in Vancouver and of course Henderson in 1972. Was just a kid but like so many we were crammed into the gym watching it on a Zenith black and white up on stilts.
circa 1970:
With my dad, seeing Pele play at Varsity stadium.
Going to Maple Leaf Gardens for the first time with my dad to an indoor soccer game, we had centre field/ice "Reds". I was in awe of the gardens, saying to myself "This is where the Leafs play!"
With my dad, seeing Pele play at Varsity stadium.
Going to Maple Leaf Gardens for the first time with my dad to an indoor soccer game, we had centre field/ice "Reds". I was in awe of the gardens, saying to myself "This is where the Leafs play!"
That reminds me of a time my dad took me to the Gardens to see a live wrestling match. It was 2 out of 3 falls between Lou Thesz and Buddy, the Nature Boy, Rogers. (yes, Flair stole that from him). The coolest part was coming down the steps of the Gardens and for the first time in my life walked past the boards onto ice level, which was the most memorable moment for me. We had ringside seats. Nature Boy was the heel and Thesz took him 2 falls to 1. I think I was about 10.
Also at the Gardens, I was at a game where Terry Sawchuk recorded his 100th shutout (a record at that time) and also George Armstrong scored his 250th goal.
I was also at the playoff game against the Blues when Gilmour scored that wraparound goal on Cujo in overtime.
One last one. Having rail seats at the Gardens on a Sunday afternoon watching Bobby Orr, then with Oshawa. Nick Beverley was his partner and you could feel a rush of air coming from between the little space between the glass and the boards. I developed a horrible flu and fever the next day. I used to belong to the Marlie Booster Club.
Jays 1992 and 1993 WS. Raptors 2019 champs. TFC 2017 champs. Bautista bat flip. Borchevsky's OT winner vs Detroit in 93. Auston Matthews 4 goals opening game. Gilmour's 6 assists in a game. Mats Sundin 500 career goal.
Ya the Dave Stieb no hitter was sweet. Long overdue for him after 3 prior 1 outs away no hitters were stymied. Did you read his autobiography Tomorrow I'll Be Perfect? He's my ATF Blue Jay.
I just watched that on TV the other night. Great game. Leafs were down 1 with 3 minutes to go in the game when Gilmour tied it. And then Borchevsky's tip in OT.
Secretariat's Belmont. Quite possibly the greatest performance by a racehorse in history. I watch it frequently on Youtube.
Watching the Jays win their first World Series in ‘92. An interesting fact that occurred to me watching the replay of the Raptors championship run is that Toronto teams that have competed in finals in the 4 major sports are 7-0 in their last 7 appearances.
Watched all 3 of the triple crown races on youtube. The first 2 races it was Secretariat followed by Sham then the rest of the field. At the Belmont Sham went out early and fast. It helped set the pace for Secretariat. Sham faded and was caught by the field. Secretariat had the speed and the endurance.
Now I'm getting so many recommendations for horse races on youtube
