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As I sit here watching the Bridges shootout, I am as always amazed by how lucky I am to witness the greatness of Tiger Woods. That got me thinking. I think I belong to the luckiest generation in regard to sports.

I have been lucky enough to see Wayne Gretzky play hockey his entire professional career.

I have been lucky enough to have witness Walter Payton carry the ball and John Elway bring his team from behind to win.

I have been lucky enough to see Michael Jordan do what Michael Jordan always did.

I have been lucky enough to see the home run record broken *Twice*

I have been lucky enough to watch Lance Armstrong win not only the battle of his life, but then the tour de France *6 times*

I realize that every generation has their sports stars, but man what a great run we have had.

And those once-in-a-lifetime moments.....

Fisk hitting his Game 6 home run...

"The Pass" by Doug Flutie...

The 1967 Impossible Dream Red Sox...

as a NASCAR fan

* to see Dale Earhardt do what he did and his death
* the rise of Jeff Gordon
* Richard Petty retire
* the short careers of Alan Kulwicki & Davy Allison

...and for me, "the shot" by Keith Smart in 1987, and Jack at Augusta in 1986. Sports- the ultimate reality show.

[quote="SchoolGirlHeart"]And those once-in-a-lifetime moments.....


"The Pass" by Doug Flutie...

Oh sure rub it in........ GO 'CANES!!!!

I was at the game when Nolan Ryan kicked the sh*t out of Robin Ventura.
That's the best I got.
http://yrchen.atcity.org/MLB-Top9Fights.wmv

I saw Jimmy Brown, the greatest running back in the history of football.

I saw Johnny Unitas and Raymond Berry, one of the greatest QB/WR combinations ever, in the days before the west coast offense and its 3 yard passes.

I saw the single season home run record broken 3 times - Maris, McGwire and Bonds.

I saw Babe Ruth's career home run record broken by Hank Aaron.

I saw Sandy Koufax put together 5 of the greatest years a pitcher ever had in the 1960's.

I saw Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Hull and Gordie Howe play.

I saw Bill Buckner let a ground ball go through his legs in the World Series.

72 dolphins.................nuff said

I was at the games and still have my ticket stubs from Mark McGwire's 62nd and 70th home runs. Better days have yet to come.

Oh, and I saw Kevin Costner pitch a perfect game in a movie one time, too.

LIPH wrote:I saw Bill Buckner let a ground ball go through his legs in the World Series.

Thanks Larry. *unprintable expletive*

I saw Bobby Orr change the way hockey is played.

I saw Mario Andretti, A.J. Foyt, and the Unsers.

I saw Pete Rose become the epitome of desire and hustle.

I saw Barry Sanders and Walter Payton.

I saw Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.

I'M GLAD I GOT TO SEE RAY BOURQUE PLAY HIS WHOLE CAREER,AND FINALLY WIN THE STANLEY CUP.(EVEN IF IT WASNT WITH BOSTON)

UNFORTUNATELY I DONT REMEMBER GETTING TO SEE BOBBY ORR PLAY

LIPH wrote:I saw Jimmy Brown, the greatest running back in the history of football.

I saw Johnny Unitas and Raymond Berry, one of the greatest QB/WR combinations ever, in the days before the west coast offense and its 3 yard passes.

I saw the single season home run record broken 3 times - Maris, McGwire and Bonds.

I saw Babe Ruth's career home run record broken by Hank Aaron.

I saw Sandy Koufax put together 5 of the greatest years a pitcher ever had in the 1960's.

I saw Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Hull and Gordie Howe play.

I saw Bill Buckner let a ground ball go through his legs in the World Series.

I was expecting you to mention Ali. I am not old enough have ever seen him fight.

aquaholic wrote:72 dolphins.................nuff said

greatest team ever!

Also got to see the greatest NFL game of all time on January 2nd 1982 in the Orange Bowl when the Dolphins lost to the Chargers. Not happy about the result but what a game!

LIPH wrote:
I saw Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Hull and Gordie Howe play.

bobby hull is awesome!!! brett hull is my 7 y/o's favorite. she was heartbroke when he left dallas

tommcat327 wrote:I'M GLAD I GOT TO SEE RAY BOURQUE PLAY HIS WHOLE CAREER,AND FINALLY WIN THE STANLEY CUP.(EVEN IF IT WASNT WITH BOSTON)

UNFORTUNATELY I DONT REMEMBER GETTING TO SEE BOBBY ORR PLAY

When Orr would swing behind his own net to pick up the puck all 15,003 fans in the Boston Garden would take a breath, waiting for him to do something wonderful. The only other player I've seen have that effect was Gretsky.

Bourque was the classiest player to entertain us in Boston. His Cup was justice being served.

PHBeerman wrote:

LIPH wrote:I saw Jimmy Brown, the greatest running back in the history of football.

I saw Johnny Unitas and Raymond Berry, one of the greatest QB/WR combinations ever, in the days before the west coast offense and its 3 yard passes.

I saw the single season home run record broken 3 times - Maris, McGwire and Bonds.

I saw Babe Ruth's career home run record broken by Hank Aaron.

I saw Sandy Koufax put together 5 of the greatest years a pitcher ever had in the 1960's.

I saw Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Hull and Gordie Howe play.

I saw Bill Buckner let a ground ball go through his legs in the World Series.

I was expecting you to mention Ali. I am not old enough have ever seen him fight.

I did see Ali fight but I was never a boxing fan.

And how could I have left out Bobby Orr?

If I added things I wasn't interested in -
I saw Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, Oscar "The Big O" Robertson, Bob Cousy and Bill Russell play.

I remember John Wooden's and UCLA's unprecedented, and probably never to be matched. run of NCAA basketball championships. What was it, 10 championships in 12 years?

meisinger wrote:I was at the game when Nolan Ryan kicked the sh*t out of Robin Ventura.
That's the best I got.
http://yrchen.atcity.org/MLB-Top9Fights.wmv

Thanks for the video link, I enjoyed that.

LIPH wrote:

PHBeerman wrote:

LIPH wrote:I saw Jimmy Brown, the greatest running back in the history of football.

I saw Johnny Unitas and Raymond Berry, one of the greatest QB/WR combinations ever, in the days before the west coast offense and its 3 yard passes.

I saw the single season home run record broken 3 times - Maris, McGwire and Bonds.

I saw Babe Ruth's career home run record broken by Hank Aaron.

I saw Sandy Koufax put together 5 of the greatest years a pitcher ever had in the 1960's.

I saw Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Hull and Gordie Howe play.

I saw Bill Buckner let a ground ball go through his legs in the World Series.

I was expecting you to mention Ali. I am not old enough have ever seen him fight.

I did see Ali fight but I was never a boxing fan.

And how could I have left out Bobby Orr?

If I added things I wasn't interested in -
I saw Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, Oscar "The Big O" Robertson, Bob Cousy and Bill Russell play.

I remember John Wooden's and UCLA's unprecedented, and probably never to be matched. run of NCAA basketball championships. What was it, 10 championships in 12 years?

I remember Ali BEFORE he was Ali......

I have actually had the pleasure to know Raymond Berry my whole life!!

I remember when Nolan Ryan was a rookie.

I remember the Beatles on Ed Sullivan.

I remember Janis Joplin, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmi Hendrix and countless others that went before their time

I remember the sad times too.....

ph4ever wrote:I remember Ali BEFORE he was Ali......

So do I.

ph4ever wrote:I have actually had the pleasure to know Raymond Berry my whole life!!

I don't think he gets anywhere near the credit he should, he was a great player.

ph4ever wrote:I remember when Nolan Ryan was a rookie.

Diehard Mets fan that I am, so do I.

ph4ever wrote:

LIPH wrote:

PHBeerman wrote:

LIPH wrote:I saw Jimmy Brown, the greatest running back in the history of football.

I saw Johnny Unitas and Raymond Berry, one of the greatest QB/WR combinations ever, in the days before the west coast offense and its 3 yard passes.

I saw the single season home run record broken 3 times - Maris, McGwire and Bonds.

I saw Babe Ruth's career home run record broken by Hank Aaron.

I saw Sandy Koufax put together 5 of the greatest years a pitcher ever had in the 1960's.

I saw Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Hull and Gordie Howe play.

I saw Bill Buckner let a ground ball go through his legs in the World Series.

I was expecting you to mention Ali. I am not old enough have ever seen him fight.

I did see Ali fight but I was never a boxing fan.

And how could I have left out Bobby Orr?

If I added things I wasn't interested in -
I saw Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, Oscar "The Big O" Robertson, Bob Cousy and Bill Russell play.

I remember John Wooden's and UCLA's unprecedented, and probably never to be matched. run of NCAA basketball championships. What was it, 10 championships in 12 years?

I remember Ali BEFORE he was Ali......

I have actually had the pleasure to know Raymond Berry my whole life!!

I remember when Nolan Ryan was a rookie.

I remember the Beatles on Ed Sullivan.

I remember Janis Joplin, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmi Hendrix and countless others that went before their time

I remember the sad times too.....

Hey what does all of this have to do with sports?