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DEL.ICIO.USGreatest Georgia sports highlights ever
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Terence Moore
ESPN has its countdown for the greatest sports highlight of all-time. It’s such a wonderful idea, why don’t we just tweak it a bit?
Let’s spend the rest of this column giving our countdown to the greatest highlight ever regarding a sports moment involving the state of Georgia.
The choices are many.
There were those other splendid times for the University of Georgia, ranging from Herschel Walker running over Bill Bates to the duo of David Greene to Verron Hayes crushing Tennessee’s face after breaking its nose with a “hobnail boot.”
You had Morten Andersen completing the Dirty Birds’ journey from nowhere to the Super Bowl with that field goal in overtime on the road against supposedly invincible Minnesota.
You had Spud Webb forgetting he was maybe 5-foot-7 to twist, soar and gyrate better than the likes of Dominique Wilkins for an NBA Slam Dunk title.
You had David Justice’s homer, and you had Tom Glavine’s one-hitter for eight innings to secure the Braves’ only world championship during their brilliant run of the 1990s.
For Georgia Tech, you had James Forrest nailing his game-winning shot at the buzzer from the ozone during March Madness.
Those were all electric moments, but none surpassed the top five.
No. 5: Hank Aaron’s 715
It was history. It’s still history. After all, even though the artificially enhanced Barry Bonds now has more home runs than Aaron’s final number of 755, Aaron remains the legitimate slugging champion as someone who used adrenaline more than steroids.
Which brings us back to 715, still a magic number. It snapped Babe Ruth’s lengthy record of 714 home runs, and it occurred at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium with the whole world watching. Not only that, here we are 34 years later, and they’re still replaying Aaron’s easy swing that sent baseball history into Chief Noc-A-Homa territory.
No. 4: Run, Lindsay, Run
So what was more famous — Georgia’s play for the ages against Florida or Larry Munson’s call? It’s a tie.
With the Bulldogs trailing inside the final minute and sitting deep in their own territory, Buck Belue found a streaking Lindsay Scott, who caught the ball around Georgia’s 25-yard line. Scott became a blur to Florida defenders. While Scott kept running and running, Munson kept imploring Scott to run some more.
On D Soon, the Bulldogs were running all the way to an undefeated season and the 1980 national championship.
No. 3: It’s Atlanta
Prior to Sept. 18, 1990, this mostly was Losersville, USA. The Falcons were heading to their ninth straight losing season in a non-strike year, and the Braves were heading to their seventh straight losing season, period, and the Hawks were the best pro team in town, only because they weren’t bad. They were just mediocre.
Then, just like that, three years after Billy Payne had some crazy idea about bringing the Olympics to Atlanta, the head of such things was standing before the universe to say: “The International Olympic Committee has awarded the 1996 Olympic Games to the city of … Atlanta.”
No. 2: Vick did what?
I was there, and I still can’t believe what I think I saw in the Metrodome. We’re talking about that game in Minnesota six years ago, when Michael Vick did more for the Falcons than rush for 173 yards on 10 carries. He produced a highlight for the ages.
In overtime, Vick dropped back to pass, scrambled to his left and shifted into three, five, nine extra gears to weave 46 yards through the entire Minnesota defense for the game-winning touchdown.
He broke tackles and defied gravity along the way. At least that’s what I think I saw.
No. 1: Bream did what?
I was there, and I still can’t believe what I think I saw at Atlanta Fulton-County Stadium.
You remember. The Braves trailed the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 entering the bottom of the ninth inning, but the Braves cut their deficit to one with two outs. David Justice was at third and the extremely slow Sid Bream was at second.
Francisco Cabrera slapped a single to left that scored Justice, and there was Bream charging around third in slow motion. Even so, his slide beat Barry Bonds’ throw at home plate to an explosion of noise. It was the loudest I’ve ever heard any baseball stadium. They wouldn’t quit cheering and stomping.
They still haven’t quit.
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By Gerry
February 25, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this
Can’t believe i’m saying this but great column Terence.
By SE GA Lady
February 25, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this
My family’s best time was when the Braves won the National League West in, I guess it was, 1990. We were all at the stadium, no one dared leave, and waited until the outcome from the two West Coast teams’ game was history, and then the celebration began!! The music blared and everyone danced in the stands, hugged strangers, and smiled the biggest smiles of all time! Wow! My grown children, now 25 and 26, still remember that wonderous occasion they enjoyed with their family. We need another one!!
By Tim
February 25, 2008 7:38 PM | Link to this
Reading thru your list was a lot of fun! I was sitting in a restaurant in San Fransisco interviewing for a job when Sid Bream slid across home plate. I yelled at the top of my lungs and still got the job. Also, I’m a UGA grad and still would put Sid #1.
By satchmo3
February 25, 2008 7:50 PM | Link to this
I was there, Gator Bowl Nov 1980, got in on a Florida student ticket, sitting in their section, they were going nuts, standing screaming all game. I was sitting down as the play started to develop, when Belue hit Lindsay up the middle, I started to rise, as Lindsay began to run down the side line. As I rose to my feet, the rest of the section began to fall. One of Gators wearing one those plastic hats, who never sat down the whole game fell into his seat, as Lindsay crossed the goal line . I gave him a good tap on his head. He felt nothing. It was great. Time of your life, huh kid!
By satchmo3
February 25, 2008 7:51 PM | Link to this
I was there, Gator Bowl Nov 1980, got in on a Florida student ticket, sitting in their section, they were going nuts, standing screaming all game. I was sitting down as the play started to develop, when Belue hit Lindsay up the middle, I started to rise, as Lindsay began to run down the side line. As I rose to my feet, the rest of the section began to fall. One of Gators wearing one those plastic hats, who never sat down the whole game fell into his seat, as Lindsay crossed the goal line . I gave him a good tap on his head. He felt nothing. It was great. Time of your life, huh kid!
By Her$chel
February 25, 2008 8:18 PM | Link to this
The big ‘ol bag of money that Beer Distributor from middle georgia gave me.
By Kim
February 25, 2008 8:34 PM | Link to this
Sid didn’t slide in 1990 it was 1992 versus the Pirates. We didn’t get into the playoffs in 1990. 1991 was the miracle season and 1992 was when Sid Slid. That is the best moment in sports history. Period.
By Jt
February 25, 2008 8:43 PM | Link to this
Great list! The only highlight I might would consider is Morten Andersen’s improbable field goal in 98.
The Vick/Minn highlight I think is more memorable than winning at Lambeau.
And the Spud slam dunk highlights still give me chill bumps.
The ” … day that Sid slid” is still the greatest- by far. 1995 was a relief-not ecstatic.
By JimmyG
February 25, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this
Vick number 2? I’m surprised Sid Bream made your list
By JimmyG
February 25, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this
Vick number 2? I’m surprised Sid Bream made your list
By hhsDAWG
February 25, 2008 9:24 PM | Link to this
my best moment was my second UGA game at Sanford Stadium about 9 years ago. We played Tennessee and kicked their a*. I was only about 7 at the time and this was when i learned the the fight song and the four fingers at the start of the fourth quarter. It was amazing all around but the funny moment came when i said my first “kinda-bad-word” …. “and to HELL with Tennessee!!!!!!!”
By Halsey
February 25, 2008 9:26 PM | Link to this
Watching the Dirty Birds run onto the field to celebrate thier first trip to a Super Bowl was MUCH more memorable than a highlight run to end a regular season game. I guess that shows how some people value highlights over winning in this city, which is why so many want Darren McFadden for a team with so many more important needs than a glamourous RB.
By Steve
February 25, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this
5: Herschel planting cleat marks up Bill Bates’ chest on ObKnoxville, even if if only in retrospect. None of us truly realized what was unfolding before us at the time.
4: When Sid Slid: I was living in Los Angeles, a lone Braves fan among the Dodger Philistines when “we” ran the table on the Dodgers in the last regular-season series to clinch the division. The series with the Pirates paid my rent for four months, with bets from my Dodger-phile friends seeking revenge for their loss.
3: The Braves win the pennant, 1982: Atlanta had won its last game and had to wait for the result of the Giants game later that day. I was on my way back to school when WSB aired the last play of the Giants’ loss that gave us more than hope the Atlanta baseball at last.
2: Aaron breaks THE record: I was a kid listening to the game on my radio while watching the broadcast on TV. Nobody else in my family was much of a baseball fan, and when I started screaming, my parents flew into the living room thinking I’d set myself on fire. I wasn’t at the game, but it is one of those that you never, ever forget.
1: Three words: Belue to Scott. I was there, my first year out of the UGA Redcoat Band, and I had driven to St. Augustine and crashed with my band mates. I was making my way down from my seat to the band section when Lindsay broke free, and before I knew what was happening, I was swept onto the field along with the flood of well-lubricated Georgia faithful. The announcement a few minutes after the game that Ga. Tech had tied Notre Dame 3-3 to move the Dawgs into the No. 1 spot was the icing on a great cake.
By majordawg
February 25, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this
I was 11 years old in Butler Shoes in Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah, Georgia. My mother and sister were shopping. The salesman and I huddled over a terrible little radio for Larry to call the miracle in Jacksonville. I never saw the man before in my life and never saw him again. But for the last half hour of the game, we were best friends and complete equals. He must have thrown me ten feet in the air when Lindsay scored. I just floated…
Best thing since? Watching the DAWGS dominate Arkansas in the Title game in 02. The dome will NEVER be that loud again.
By Buzz
February 25, 2008 10:14 PM | Link to this
Vick’s performance, although spectacular, does not belong on this list. There are probably at least a couple of dozen other moments that brought greater excitement to our State, such as UGA’s football NC, the Braves 91 worst-to-first season, the announcement of Herschel going to UGA, the Falcon’s in the SB (albeit somewhat tainted by Buchanan’s behavior and Dan Reeve conservative play calling), and even GT’s co-nat’l football championship). I would also rank Hank’s chase to 715 higher on the list.
By WDE
February 25, 2008 10:16 PM | Link to this
I’m not from Ga but I remember were I was when Sid Bream slid in home. I was in Auburn, AL with my brother. We were so excited we didn’t know what to do. So we did what we do in Auburn to celebrate a victory. We went to Tomer’s Corner to roll it with toilet paper. When we got there we were met with about 500 plus fans with the same idea. Rolling Toomer’s is a tradition reserved for Auburn victories. This is the only time I can remember that it was rolled for another team. What a great moment.
By Buzz
February 25, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this
… and who could forget the back-to-back Master’s classics in 86 & 87 when Augusta native Larry Mize chipped in in sudden death to beat “The Shark” and Jack Nicklaus’ fabulous back 9 on Sunday to win his last major!
By Jody
February 25, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this
I’m very surprised no one mentioned GA Tech’s undefeated season….
By Jody
February 25, 2008 10:23 PM | Link to this
I’m really surprised no one even mentioned GA Tech’s undefeated 1990 football season. Surely it’s worth at least honorable mention.
By Doug
February 25, 2008 10:24 PM | Link to this
There are so many to chose from. Here are some for consideration. 1-When General Lee rolled the Falcons over the undefeated Minnesota Vikings on Monday night…one of the greatest Falcon games. 2-When Andy Johnson and Jimmy Poulos took UGA to the winning touchdown against Tech. 3-The night our own Olympic Flame (Jim Craig USA goalie) was introduced, electric in the Omni. 4-Kevin Butlers 69/63 field goal to beat BYU. Number 1-Braves Win, Braves Win, Braves Win thus started the longest division championship streak in any sport for anytime.
By crispo jones
February 25, 2008 10:24 PM | Link to this
SID! SID! SID! SID! SID! Every kids dream scenario! BRAVES WIN! BRAVES WIN! BRAVES WIN!
By War Eagle
February 25, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this
I think hank Aaron is one of the all time great hitters in baseball, I would move Vick out, Hank to # 2, put Jack Nickolas great back nine to win 1989 Master #5.
By Mike
February 25, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this
Vick is not a “sports highlight” - he is a disgrace. Only Moore would put him in the top five, but then again, Vick is black …
Without a doubt, my number one is Belue to Scott. I was there. I gave up - you did too. Miracle.
Herschel has got to fit in somewhere in the top five from many performances - and he turned out to be a great guy - not a disgrace.
By Famuan
February 25, 2008 10:32 PM | Link to this
Terrence is scaring me. Either he saw a burning bush or he’s been threatened.
By Doug
February 25, 2008 10:32 PM | Link to this
Reading the posts, it is intersting, just like Kennedy, everyone remembers where they were, what they were doing when Sid scored.
By Dan Reeves
February 25, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this
NFC champions baby 1998.super bowl team.
By P Dawg
February 25, 2008 10:41 PM | Link to this
Vick’s sorry a$$ shouldn’t even be neer the list. To think that that thug idiot beats out Lindsay’s catch is asinine! That catch will be remembered FAR longer that anything vick did for this state unless you focus on criminal behavior! Yeah, I remember that play (only because you brought it up) but Lidsays catch made a perfect season happen. Would you please respond and admit that vick is a waste of a draft pick and a waste of money?
By A.S.
February 25, 2008 10:48 PM | Link to this
How can you put Vick’s run as the #2 moment in GA sports history. After what he has done to the city of Atlanta and state, he should not be acclaimed for anything! You should have snuck the home run by David Justice in at #2.
By Najeh Davenpoop
February 25, 2008 10:56 PM | Link to this
What Vick did off the field has nothing to do with what he did on the field. And he had enough memorable moments on the field to fill up the greatest Falcons highlights ever almost by himself. You morons who want to pretend Vick never did anything good for the Falcons and the city of Atlanta are the real disgrace.
By oldgold
February 25, 2008 11:04 PM | Link to this
Georgia beating Florida ? You’re kidding. I did not realize what a miracle that is until now. I guess this means it will never happen again. A Falcon game ? This state is not about NFL even if the Falcons win the next 5 Superbowls. Did you just move here ?
1 is the 1995 Braves World Series win. #2 is Tech’s win over Nebraskato become national champs.
By Najeh Pooper
February 25, 2008 11:15 PM | Link to this
To Najeh Davenpoop or what ever your name is. Vick’s actions off the field have everything to do with his actions, period. Ever heard of O.J. Simpson? The only moron here is you , since you obviously don’t know what is right from wrong.
By Najeh Pooper
February 25, 2008 11:15 PM | Link to this
To Najeh Davenpoop or what ever your name is. Vick’s actions off the field have everything to do with his actions, period. Ever heard of O.J. Simpson? The only moron here is you , since you obviously don’t know what is right from wrong.
By TDone
February 25, 2008 11:16 PM | Link to this
How about the 1999 Tech-Muttland game?
Kim King, “Tech’s got the ball!!! Tech’s got the ball!!!
By TechFan
February 25, 2008 11:19 PM | Link to this
The day Sid slid still sends chills down my back. I was ten or so, and that was the day I absolutely fell in love with baseball.
By steve
February 25, 2008 11:19 PM | Link to this
I remember when Sid Bream crossed home and the umpire signalled safe, I jumped so high off of the sofa that my head almost hit the ceiling. Far and away the most exciting moment in Atlanta sports history!
By Jeff in Canton
February 25, 2008 11:21 PM | Link to this
If I had to list the 5 greatest sports moments in history that involved the state of Georgia…. at least three of them would be Masters Tournament stories.
The greatest golf tournament in the world takes place in this state.
By flee hound
February 25, 2008 11:25 PM | Link to this
davenpoop Vick is a disgrace to atlanta and the state of GA.He set the falcons back 10 years.We morons as you call us would prefer not to hear his name anymore.
By Marv Albert
February 25, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this
When Sid slid I put my c** in my old lady we had triplets i named them chief nocahoma, little chipper, and john rockerdummy, can’t wait 4 my first ump in the stadium toilets
By texasbob
February 25, 2008 11:31 PM | Link to this
1 Aaron’s 715 2 Cabrera and Bream 3 Run Lindsay Run 4 Justice HR 5 Mortenson makes it ‘nuff said
By rick
February 25, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this
Unbelievable. The gnats win over a #25 ranked Nebraska team for a MNC is #2. Dream on.
By mirandawasrobbed
February 25, 2008 11:39 PM | Link to this
I have a different theory than most people might have on topics like these. A great moment has to be a moment we never expected would happen. For example, we knew that Aaron was going to break Ruth’s record eventually or that Pete Rose would get hit number 4192 to break Cobb’s record. However, we never thought the Braves we get up off the deck and comeback for 3 runs in the bottom of the ninth to beat the Pirates in 1992 or that Kirk Gibson would hit a HR in the 1988 World Series on no good legs.
In light of that I wonder how could the 1998 NFC Championship game not make the list. The Falcons played a almost perfect game and upset a team that virtually no one thought was possible. It was probably one of the greatest upsets in NFL history.
By D'Andre Williams
February 25, 2008 11:53 PM | Link to this
http://www.blabberinbraves.com/
My favorite highlight was when Mike Vick carried the Falcons on his back in OT to beat the Vikings. I am going to miss that man.
http://www.blabberinbraves.com/
By Blank Fan
February 25, 2008 11:54 PM | Link to this
Ok, I am not going to win a popularity contest here but several of you have said that Michael Vick he should be nowhere near this list of great sports moments.
Why?
Michael Vick carried the Atlanta Falcons through Minnesota and Green Bay, and carried the Atlanta Falcons through the playoffs.
Please do not get me wrong, I am an animal lover. I have 4 lizards, 3 Guinneas, 2 American Bulldogs, and teach my 6 kids every day that they need to love animals as they have as much right to this earth as we do….but I still enjoyed watching the human highlight real Mike Vick. He is faster and more elusive than any football player I have ever seen. I almost stopped watching when we decided Joey Harrington would be the man to carry us this season. It is such a let down, that we have lost that one person with enough fight and ability to carry an entire team through a game.
And I ask you what did he do? He was stupid, he was raised around people who say fighting dogs is ok, and never broke away. Have none of you ever shot a deer that got away and never had a second thought that it is now suffering? Have you never watched a boxing match elated by two men beating rach other to a bloody pulp? Oh and UFC, that is horrible too right? Did Vick have a dog fighting stadium in Georgia? No, he bought a house for a family member and observed (possibly participated) in a barberic, inexcusably, stupid torturing session for defenseless animals. But come on, I will bet more than 50% of the people on this board have done worse!
Vick was an awesome football player, and I do hope to watch him play again. I dont want to be his buddy, and would take great pleasure seeing my dawg’s take chunk out of his back end, but I will clear my calendar to watch him play.
Go Falcon’s, please find a QB that can stand by himself for more than 8 seconds without getting thumped by a place kicker. And please dont let it be anyone named Harrington, Leftwich, or Redmon….they are teh true Falcons that should be banished.
By Studs Terkel
February 25, 2008 11:56 PM | Link to this
Probably when Loganville beat Dacula in track then Dacula paid Loganville back in tennis then Loganville triumphed in a debate over Dacula to be shortly dominated in chess by Loganville, only to have the tide turn again in favor of Dacula in soccer. Find truth in sports in your own back yard. Go Bllack Knights.
By neutral
February 26, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this
To make this easier(minus college football)
1) Fransico and Sid 2) Olympics Announcement 3) Otis Nixon’s Catch 4) Falcons over Minnesota 5) Jasper Sanks fumble in ‘99 that allowed GT to defeat the mutts 51-48!!!By Blank Fan
February 26, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this
My all time favorite is the 2007 NGYFL 75lb playoff’s, when the 75lb East Paulding Raiders almost upset the Acworth Warriors to launch them to the superbowl in their first year as the Raiders.
If you have a chance take a look at these 6-7 year old East Paulding Raiders this year, they will be NGYFL Superbowl champions.
By Fred
February 26, 2008 12:46 AM | Link to this
Good ole Sid. I was watching the game and the announcer (can’t remember which one, except it wasn’t that mean old b******* Skip), and here comes the thundering herd of Sid Bream…….
By Mike
February 26, 2008 1:03 AM | Link to this
Great Idea for a column.
Here’s my list…
5) Hank Aaron’s 715 4) Morten Anderson’s OT GW FG against the Vikings 3) Olympic Games Announcement 2) 1995 World Series Game 6… Glavine’s one-hitter, Justice’s homer, and Grissom catching the final out 1) Sid Bream
Just my two cents on what I think the list should have been. How you can leave the FG and the World Series of the list is beyond me… those were championship level games and highlights.
By LA Hawk
February 26, 2008 1:06 AM | Link to this
Funny how some people think ‘tech beating nebraska’ is a highlight. it’s about memorable plays. give us a memorable play from that game or that season and it may be considered.
Great list TM. Here are some more in no particular order:
1)Otis Nixon’s catch was as great a play as I’ve ever seen. 2)Gene Garber getting Pete Rose out to end his hitting hitting streak was incredible. 3)Claudell Washington dropping a left handed overhead punch crumpling Scott Sanderson (wait, that was in Montreal). 4)The last out of the 13th game of the 1982 season giving the Braves the modern day Nat’l League record for wins to start a season. 5)Chipper against the Mets. 6) Big Ben Right versus the Saints. 7) Tiger’s putt in Augusta just to name a few more
By LA Hawk
February 26, 2008 1:08 AM | Link to this
Oh yeah, Deion and the helicopter…what a rock star he was back then.
By LA Hawk
February 26, 2008 1:16 AM | Link to this
Bob Horner’s 4 home runs. Speaking of Bob Horner what about the day the Padres and the Braves had multiple brawls and Horner was sitting up in one of the booths wearing a suit and a cast on his arm, sensing there was going to be trouble he hustled down (probably the only he ever hustled) to the clubhouse, put on his uniform just in time to greet Champ Summers at the top step of the Braves dugout when Champ was challenging the Braves and it was ON! The WWE had nothing on that day and that game and that moment. What ever happened to Bob Horner?
By The Official Terence Moore Scorecard!!!
February 26, 2008 1:19 AM | Link to this
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the official Terence Moore scorecard. The scoring grid is as follows:
Making a man ‘chuckle’: 2 pts Reference to the Oakland Raiders: 1 pt Reference to the San Francisco 49ers and/or Bill Walsh: 2 pts Reference to The Big Red Machine, Pete Rose and/or Joe Morgan: 2 pts Reference to Notre Dame: 2 pts Invoking the name of Art Shell: 25 pts Using the term ‘greatness’: 1 pt Using the term ‘goodness to greatness’: 3 pts Discussion of racial issues: 5 pts Endorsing a black head coach/GM: 3 pts Referring to UGA fans ‘barking’: 2 pts Sentences with five or less words to enhance signifigance: 3 pts Making a positive comment about and ATL pro team: (-2 pts)
TM Chart: 30+ pts: Worst Article Ever Written 25-29 pts: Goodness To God-Awfulness 20-24 pts: Touchdown Jesus Is Weeping 15-19 pts: Chuckle-worthy 10-14 pts: Bill Walsh Would Be Proud 5-9 pts: Is this Really Steve Hummer?? 0-4 pts: Someone’s Been On Jim Rome Is Burning Too Much This Week Negative Points: Best Article Ever
Todays Article: 6 pts. Is This really Steve Hummer???
I miss the chuckles :-(
By LA Hawk
February 26, 2008 1:20 AM | Link to this
Pascual Perez and I-285
By Tokyo jacket
February 26, 2008 2:35 AM | Link to this
That list is great for meaning. When I read the intro, I thought “it has to be Bream.” But, if you go on athletic ability and “how did he do that”-ness, I’d say:
Two and one could go either way.
By Tommy Gee
February 26, 2008 5:36 AM | Link to this
Apparently, Terence has never heard of a guy named Tommy Glavine. Um, Terence, this is the guy who made Justice’s home run stand up in Game 6 of the 95 World Series.
By steveo
February 26, 2008 6:14 AM | Link to this
Greatest moment in Atlanta sports history? How about when the Flames went to Calgary? Unfortunately, they brought another team of ice dancers in.
By Jim@PineMountain
February 26, 2008 6:24 AM | Link to this
I agree Bream scoring from second to cap that amazing comeback was the greatest. The guy sitting directly in front of me had many,many beers during the evening and had to make a bottom of the ninth bathroom break. he did not return. After the game I saw his date who told me he was to loaded to get back up to his seat. How would you like to thing you missed the greatest moment in Braves history in the bathroom drunk.
By t
February 26, 2008 6:31 AM | Link to this
Great Article…
By oldenoughtorememberknockahomer
February 26, 2008 6:41 AM | Link to this
Great column, but Hank’s 715 down at #5? This was the only one on the Ga. list to make the greatest of all time national list, so I think it has to be #1. It is number #1. After that, it depends on your definition. ESPN has the greatest highlight, where yours is the greatest moment. For greatest moment, then I would leave in It’s Atlanta and even the catch to win the world series. But if it is greatest highlights, then those two need replacing with Otis’s catch and Hershel’s Run over Bates. I am even a Tech fan/UGA hater, but the Lindsey and Hershel highlights, with Munson’s calls, certainly belong there.
For greatest highlights, here is my list: 1) Hank Aaron’s 715 2) Run Sid Run 3) Run Lidsey Run 4) Hershel over Bates 5) Otis over the wall
That’s a pretty good list and should stand up against those from any state, with only New York (with Yankees, Giants, and latest football Giants catch) being able to beat it.
By batcork
February 26, 2008 6:43 AM | Link to this
Hard to argue much with any of these, but I would substitute Big Ben Right for the Vick play. It led to the Falcons first playoff berth and introduced a new type of desperation play to the league, one that is still in use.
By WFC
February 26, 2008 6:44 AM | Link to this
Let”s make everyone happy. I watched in 1980 a woefully undermanned GT football team play Notre Dame to a 3-3 tie, opening the door for UGA’s national championship.
By Bill
February 26, 2008 7:06 AM | Link to this
Well, Munson’s best call was:
Watch the clock. 14, 13, 12. South Carolina is going to get a play off. Taneyhill to the line. Well, you know the rest. Hee hee.
By georgia87
February 26, 2008 7:15 AM | Link to this
For highlights, it is hard to beat Otis Nixon climbing the wall against Pittsburgh to save the 13 game win streak.
By Jim R
February 26, 2008 7:20 AM | Link to this
You nailed it this time! I was there when Bream slid across home. That was the loudest crowd I have ever heard! The Braves didn’t win the Series that year, but it almost didn’t matter.
By FRED
February 26, 2008 7:21 AM | Link to this
BRAVES WIN! BRAVES WIN! BRAVES WIN!
By FLA DAWG
February 26, 2008 7:23 AM | Link to this
Moore’s pathetic attempt to atone for his anti UGA rhetoric by recalling great sporting moments of the past. Moore is incapable of intelligently commenting on any current sporting events.
BOYCOTT MOORE: DO NOT BLOG HERE
By Kenny
February 26, 2008 7:28 AM | Link to this
Oh my God, the end is near! I agree with Terrence about something. As much as it pains me to say….good job Terrence.
By Gotechgo
February 26, 2008 7:32 AM | Link to this
What about the thrilla in charlottesvilla? Scott sisson kicking the winning field goal with seven seconds left and #16 georgia tech upsetting #1 virginia 41-38? The bowl game against Nebraska was great, but we were winning 21-0 at one point, we scored 45 on them, NOTHING could top the game against Virginia. We were down 28-14 at halftime, no one gave us a chance. But hey, i’m a tech fan, but i think Larry Munson and his play calling should hold spots 1,2, and 3, with Sid Bream being #4. BRAVES WIN BRAVES WIN BRAVES WIN!
By Bubba, Lower Forty
February 26, 2008 7:33 AM | Link to this
Hi y’all! T, I remember a few more that are pretty high. Remember in the 80’s when the Hawks were playing the Celtics in the Conference finals? Nique was matching shots with Bird, wow. Also, when the Falcons went to the Superbowl, playing Minnesota and winning in overtime, what a game. Or, the time when Pete Maravich actually made a pass betwen a defenders legs?! Lot of great memories in this town, thanks T.
By Cristo
February 26, 2008 7:37 AM | Link to this
Best day? The day the coward Vick went to jail for killing dogs. Too bad we can’t get all the murderers and rapists in the NFL and the NBA in the slam as well, but then, it’s a business, right? It’s just entertainment, right?
By Mike
February 26, 2008 7:41 AM | Link to this
It is really hard to believe that I agree with you. You finally got one right on the nose.
By rjp
February 26, 2008 7:46 AM | Link to this
how would YOU have a clue about the greatest moments in Georgia sports history.
By mart
February 26, 2008 8:01 AM | Link to this
Mr. Moore, say it isn’t so. For years I’ve admired your honesty and perception because you’ve always referred to the Braves as having a “decade of goodness.” Now you write: “during their brilliant run of the 1990s.” Was it a “decade of goodness” or was it a “brilliant run”? I say decade of goodness. I hope we’re still together on this.
By Eddie
February 26, 2008 8:02 AM | Link to this
Come on mates. Georgia Tech winning two Major bowl games in the same season top’s them all. Please be honest with us and yourselves !
By Matt
February 26, 2008 8:03 AM | Link to this
If we’re counting events in Georgia, Tiger Woods in 1997, Mickelson in 2003 at the Masters and the Rams/Titans Superbowl
By chris
February 26, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this
That list is pretty good, but it should have included the 1985 1-AA football National Championship Georgia Southern won with 13 seconds left. With 10 minutes left in the 3rd quarter, the Eagles were down 28-6 to Furman University. Then Tracy Ham just went crazy and won the game 44-42. Crazy time in Statesboro!
By Bill
February 26, 2008 8:10 AM | Link to this
I have to agree with Kim - Cabrera’s single and Sid’s slide, if you were there (and I was), was the greatest moment in sports history, period. I thought that old stadium was going to lift off the ground! I can’t imagine it getting any better than that - anywhere, in any sport.
By CarolinaJacket
February 26, 2008 8:11 AM | Link to this
Tiny Jakie Rudolph stopping big old Bobby Marlow stone cold. What a thrill it was.
By jeffc
February 26, 2008 8:15 AM | Link to this
He actually got #1 right. PS: Would someone please block all the UGA football idiots who think every emotional win is like the Rapture.
By KneeJerk
February 26, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this
By Pete
February 26, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this
Hometown Boy Chips in to Win Masters in Sudden Death
Larry Mize, who grew up down the street from Augusta National, graduated from Georgia Tech, chipping in in sudden death playoff to win the 1987 Masters has to be one of the greatest sports moments in Georgia history.
By D2X
February 26, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this
Sid’s game winning score happened in the NLCS of 1992. You need to correct the caption for your photo it says 1990.
By Bob Wall
February 26, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this
While the Lindsay Scott game was unforgettable for all of us who were there in the Gator Bowl that day, my most memorable moment came at a much more significant time in Georgia Bulldog history. I was twelve years old when I attended my very first game at Sanford Stadium which hosted the first Georgia-Auburn game outside Columbus in many decades. The Dogs won with 13 seconds to go on Francis Tarkenton’s pass to Bill Heron in the east end zone followed by Durwood Pennington’s extra point giving Wally Butts’ Dogs an upset victory over Auburn, 14-13 and the SEC Championshipand a victorious trip to the Orange Bowl defeating Missouri 14-0. Georgia had not won anything since the 1940’s. That moment sealed my decision to attend the University where I never missed but one game in my five years in Athens.
Thank you for the opportunity to remember! I have lived here on the coast of Marin County, California and I will never forget that play.
By loosecannon
February 26, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this
The Atlanta Olympics were the worst ever hosted by this country. What an embarassment
By patrick
February 26, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this
Hank should be #1. The Olympics should not be there in hindsight. The Olympics in Atlanta are widely regraded as one of the worst Olympics ever! Plus the moment was a press conference. The Vick one is too high. I put that at 5, disqualified for being a regular season game and not reaching a title game that year. I would put the NFC championship offer that. The Original Dirty Birds of that year were more fun to watch than any of the Vick’s Teams to come later.
By John
February 26, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this
Hey, there’s not much in here about Tech, and deservedly so, I’m sorry to admit. But the 1984 Georgia–Georgia Tech football game stands out in my mind as a truly great moment in (the State of) Georgia sports. The Dawgs at 7-3 were expecting to shore up a somewhat disappointing season after consecutive top five finishes the previous two years and were just four years off their national championship - but were still quite strong nevertheless and playing at home. The Jackets were nowhere at 5-4-1 and stuck in a six-game losing streak to the Dawgs. The first quarter was even but in the second quarter Tech blew the game wide open. The Georgia fans were absolutely stunned at halftime. I can still remember the look on their faces. Final score: Tech 35 - UGA 18. True elation for this Tech fan.
By Kelley
February 26, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this
Great article, couldn’t agree more.
I wasn’t there when Sid slid to witness it in person, but even watching on TV, I still say it is the single most exciting moment in sports I have ever witnessed to this point.
By GACrazy
February 26, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this
We always seem to lose sight of events that happened before us…
What or “Wrong Way Riegels” and Tech’s rose bowl victory?
Winning the U.S. Open by the creator of the Masters?
Tech defeating Georgia to prevent them from a Rose Bowl berth and a potential national championship?
Valdosta’s streak of high school football glory?
Georgia’ improbable run in 83 to the final four?
Georgia winning NCAA baseball?
The hiring of Vince Dooley or even their current head coach?
By Greene Hornet
February 26, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this
The slide was by far the best moment in Georgia sports hands down!I was up in Dahlonega at the time and you could hear the whole area cheer across the North Georgia mountains. I think it was more exciting than the World Series win in 1995 and that’s saying alot because that was pretty special…
By cpa
February 26, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this
Eddie, refresh my memory. When did Tech win “two major bowl games in the same season?” That’s a pretty good feat, if true.
By Greene Hornet
February 26, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this
The slide was by far the best moment in Georgia sports hands down!I was up in Dahlonega at the time and you could hear the whole area cheer across the North Georgia mountains. I think it was more exciting than the World Series win in 1995 and that’s saying alot because that was pretty special…
By Masters facts
February 26, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this
Nicklaus won the Masters (for the 6th time) in 1986 - not 1985 or 1989 as has been posted.
By BigJohn
February 26, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this
I remember the Bream slide. I was sitting in my recliner when Cabrera hit the single and, as I watched Bream rounding third, I sat up and was thinking, “How slow is he???” and then he slid. Then I saw the safe sign and, as Carey was yelling, “Brave’s win”, I almost hit the ceiling when I jumped so high from a sitting position. To me, that was the greatest moment I’ve ever experienced.
By Chris
February 26, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this
Terrence, your No. 1 and mine are certainly the same. Oct 14, 1992, my wife (now ex)and I were watching that game. Time almost stood still as Bream lumbered around third and headed for home. The throw, the slide, the call…Safe! A few hours later we were heading to the hospital for the birth of our first daughter. I’m still convinced that the excitement of that play and the jumping and screaming in the living room is what triggered the labor.
By UGA Academics
February 26, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this
I think the UGA Basketball exam that was leaked to the press several years ago was the absolute best moment…”How many points for a layup?” “How high is the basket from the floor”. Did everyone pass?
Vick without question was the best athelete the state has ever seen. Every bit as gifted as Hershel.
By Chiefs Fan
February 26, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this
Atlanta Chiefs winning the NASL championship in its first season of existence in 1968 after competing in the NPSL, one of the two leagues that merged to create the NASL, the previous year. In that same year, the Chiefs twice beat Manchester City after the English Division One side’s manager Malcolm Allison described the local talent as “Fourth Division” standard.
By RW
February 26, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this
Hank Aaron #5?????? I can’t see that any less than #2 behind Bream. One of the greatest individual feats in baseball that had cultural as well as historical significance comes in behind two football plays that while dramatic didn’t mean much and a business deal.
By Tom Brumgard
February 26, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this
I’ve definitely got to say it was when Atlanta Chiefs won the NASL championship in 1968…beating Manchester City was nice too.
By Bill Blankley
February 26, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this
I agree the Chiefs moment was great, but what about the Silverbacks last year, making it to the USL First Division championship match against the Seattle Sounders was down right impressive.
By PaulDawg
February 26, 2008 9:18 AM | Link to this
I think it is hilarious that several Tech weinies have to go to an official’s error in the 1999 game in Athens to find a Tech highlight worth considering…
By DWR
February 26, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this
I was a trombone player in the Redcoat Band that November day back in 1980, sitting in the stands and not feeling too good for a number of reasons. First of all, as usual, the party the night before back in St.Augustine took a pretty good toll on me. Second of all, getting up that morning (before the roosters) to play my horn at a Jacksonville Bulldog Club breakfast was also about to kill me. To top it off, the announcers had announced that our “good buddies” (for that day, anyway) from North Avenue had tied Notre Dame, 3-3. And we were losing to Florida with less than two minutes to play and buried deep in our territory?
In the span of a few seconds, I went from hungover, depressed, and sad for the whole Bulldawg nation to being a pretty thrilled trombone player (almost destroyed the horn while Larry was destroying his chair!)!
By Jeff
February 26, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this
How about the Braves winning the World Series! That was pretty big too.
By BigNCDAWG
February 26, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this
Seeing Tarkentons touchdown pass to Heron with less than a min. left to beat a top 5 auburn team in 59, to earn a trip to the Orange bowl.
Seeing Jake Scott intercept 12 passes in one season in the 60’s.
By oldgold
February 26, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this
Buck to Scott ? Mize’s chip ? One play means nothing. The result is what matters. Tech’s win over Neb delivered this states last nat champ and deserves to be #1. GA is nothing but a football state so live with it.
I’m surprized the Mutts don’t claim that signing CMR was this states greatest sporting moment.
By LESD
February 26, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this
You feel that something Michael Vick did during a football game offered a greater Georgia sports highlight than Hank Aaron breaking Babe Ruth’s homerun mark? Bizarre.
By DWR
February 26, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this
One play means nothing? Do you not watch sports?
By Gene
February 26, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this
I agree that Bream crossing home was the most exciting baseball event I have seen. The September games leading up to the ‘91 series and the series itself were magic for the whole city and something I won’t forget. Aaron’s home run was the biggest individual sports event to happen in Atlanta, but the Braves had been so bad for so long, his homer did not carry the team excitement that it would have had if the team had been more competitive. The electricity in Atlanta was similar during the Olympics to that of ‘91. People were happier and more courteous—except for Dick Pounds and his charming wife.
By wilver
February 26, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this
I often disagree with Mr. Moore, and expected to scoff at his top five list. While these were not all the ones that came to my mind immediately, I cannot argue on this one. A great list, and an even greater conversation-argument starter. I still hear my buddies from Pittsburgh say Bream was out. That may be the top play ever in local sports. But for the top sports memory, I have to go with Mr. Aaron hitting 715.
By Grimace
February 26, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this
I too was in the house the night Sid slid safely into home plate. I remember standing in my seat for a solid hour after the game was over. Nobody wanted to leave. Perhaps the sweetest sight of all was Bonds out in left field after Sid was called safe. He was crushed, and the Pirates haven’t been heard ffrom since.
By Golden Dawg
February 26, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this
Tie 5 - Tiger Woods: 1st Master’s Augusta – The Beginning of THE ERA. / Justice swing –almost as smooth as Hank’s - over the left-center. Braves Win (1-0) to Finally Capture The First (and Only) Championship in Atlanta. 4 - WCHS at Mary Persons (1994 - State Playoffs): At least 20,000 fanatics screaming for three hours. You Really had to be there. MP scores in two plays to open the game. WC scores in 1 play to tie it. WC long drive to take the lead later in the first. Then three quarters of defense, long runs, crushing hits, crucial fumbles, and nail-biting 4th Down goal-lines stands. WC WINS -Of Course enroute to its 1st of Three State Titles in the 1990s. 3 – The Shoot-Out: Dominique vs Bird (1987 Eastern Conference Semis). Nique was UNSTOPPABLE - hitting threes, spin moves to the lane, rebounding, setting up teammates, dunking everything that went up, and Bird was Bird. Nique ended with 57 pts to Bird’s 53 – but Bird had Chief-McHale and company to help them win the series. 2 – Hank – 715. The End of An ERA. 1 – Hershel: Over The Top (Mere Words are inadequate.)By Golden Dawg
February 26, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this
Tie 5 - Tiger Woods: 1st Master’s Augusta – The Beginning of THE ERA. / Justice swing –almost as smooth as Hank’s - over the left-center. Braves Win (1-0) to Finally Capture The First (and Only) Championship in Atlanta. 4 - WCHS (Golden Hawks) at Mary Persons (1994 - State Playoffs): At least 20,000 fanatics screaming for three hours. You Really had to be there. MP scores in two plays to open the game. WC scores in 1 play to tie it. WC long drive to take the lead later in the first. Then three quarters of defense, long runs, crushing hits, crucial fumbles, and nail-biting 4th Down goal-lines stands. WC WINS -Of Course enroute to its 1st of Three State Titles in the 1990s. 3 – The Shoot-Out: Dominique vs Bird (1987 Eastern Conference Semis). Nique was UNSTOPPABLE - hitting threes, spin moves to the lane, rebounding, setting up teammates, dunking everything that went up, and Bird was Bird. Nique ended with 57 pts to Bird’s 53 – but Bird had Chief-McHale and company to help them win the series. 2 – Hank – 715. The End of An ERA. 1 – Hershel: Over The Top (Mere Words are inadequate.)By lil TT more
February 26, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this
Again Terrence (dipst) Moore puts the a in ahole. Vick does not deserve to be anywhere near #2. He is a disgrace to Atlanta and to my beloved state. Terrence Moore you suck.
By KneeJerk
February 26, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this
PaulDawg: Dawg fans whining like yours is music to our ears. Keep it up.
By Danman
February 26, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this
Terenance, that is not a bad list, but I’d make a few changes.My list would be this:
By Dr. Warren
February 26, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this
How about Tim Mazzetti’s 5 field goals against the mighty Rams at home on Monday Night Football. Falcons won 15-7. I’ll never forget being at that game as a very luck 11-year-old. What about Muhammed Ali’s shaking torch lighting at the Olympics—no on knew it would be him. How about the Falcons crushing the Rams on their way to the 2004 NFC Championship game?
By DanMan
February 26, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this
Terenance, that is not a bad list, but I’d make a few changes.My list would be this:
1.Hank Aaaron hitting 715: it was so historic, not just for baseball but for black people as well
2.It’s Atlanta: again, having the Olympics here was such a phenomenal accomplishment, not to mention it was an incredible Olympic games.
3.Run Lindsay, Run: I’m a dawg fan so i’m bias, but that play catapulted the Dawgs to the National Title.
5.Morten Anderson’s field goal to beat the Vikings: I include this game b/c people forget how momentous this was. The Vikings in 1998 were unreal with Randy Moss, Chris Carter, and Randall Cunningham, and for the Falcons to go up there and knock them off was a true David and Goliath scenario. Yeah, the Falcons lost to the Broncos in the Super Bowl, but considering that the Dirty Birds haven’t been to the “Big Dance” since then, you have to put this in your top 5.
By Golden Dawg
February 26, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this
Please Never Forget:
The Shoot-Out:
Dominique vs Bird (1987 Eastern Conference Semis). Nique was UNSTOPPABLE - hitting threes, spin moves to the lane, rebounding, setting up teammates, dunking everything that went up, and Bird was Bird. Nique ended with 57 pts to Bird’s 53.
By buzzerbeater
February 26, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this
But seriously, Larry Mize chip in at Augusta is one of the top moments ever, esp. in Georgia, should have at least gotten some mention, not surprised it didn’t though seeing a Vick moment made
By Merkwurdigliebe
February 26, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this
Just because this is a Terence Moore column I’m going to give him my top 3 fantastic sports moments in Atlanta.
LOL!!!
By terrell
February 26, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this
ummm…. what about 95’ braves…something about a world series….what about ” THE FALCONS ARE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL, THE FALCONS ARE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!!!!”
By Rick
February 26, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
I was at the ballgame the night Hank hit 715. With that crack of the bat Hank put Georgia sports on the map. I thought the fans were going to bring the place down. That is definately number one.
By Rick
February 26, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
I was at the ballgame the night Hank hit 715. With that crack of the bat Hank put Georgia sports on the map. I thought the fans were going to bring the place down. That is definately number one.
By Dr. Warren
February 26, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this
Merkwurd-ever your name is. I am a white, long-time Atlantan whose family has lived in this city for 110 years. You and people like you on this blog embarrass me deeply about the city I love. Why don’t you finish your GED and read a few books and accept that society is quickly leaving ignorant people like you behind. Who you really hate is not Terence Moore—it’s yourself, and you make it embarrassingly transparent to everyone. Now you can try to insult me with some second-graders helpless comeback, but then you’ll just be revealing your smallness even more, won’t you?
By Will
February 26, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this
Like him or not, Skip Carrey’s call during the Bream play is one for the ages. “Braves win Braves win Braves win”… just shear emotion. Brings me chills even today.
By Dr. Johns
February 26, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this
Dr. Warren:
I’m a graduate of Uga and an avid reader of the AJC. You clearly don’t know the history of Terence Moore and his blatant racism, spanning the years. So, you, Dr. Warren, don’t know what in the h3ll you’re talking about when you say Merkwurd hates himself, not Moore. Moore is a disgrace to this state, city, paper and the University of Georgia. He’s a racist bigot who deserves all the hate he has created against himself. You’re just ignornant (and trust me, you’re in the minority).
By jerry
February 26, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this
I had the pleasure of meeting Sid Bream at a charity golf outing at Bradshaw Farms several months ago. Sid was there as one of several personalities who represented a foundation that grants “wishes” to people who are ill or disadvantaged or have no family to visit with. I’m glad Sid made #1 because the memory of Sid rounding third base remains forever etched in my memory. Sid told me that to this day he still does not understand why a slow 6 foot 5 inch person with multiple knee surgeries would be waved home. The Atlanta manager and coaching staff put it all on the line and the tortise won the race. What a memory!
By Villa Rica DAWG
February 26, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this
Who cares what you think “Moore-on!”
By LA Hawk
February 26, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this
Jerry, Cause the coaches knew Bonds was a rag-armed left fielder and the most overrated defensive player of all-time! He never deserved even one gold glove with that arm and the short hops and dives on routine plays must less the 10 or 11 or 12 or how ever many he ended up with.
By Don
February 26, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this
It was a 92 yard touchdown reception since they were ON the 8 yard line. Geez…How hard is it to look up statistics?
By Steve
February 26, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this
I was on the field (my high school band played the half time show), when Steve Bartkowski dropped back on 4th and a ton with something like 23 second left from the Falcon’s 40 to throw the TD pass that beat the Los Angeles Rams and got the Faclons into the NFC playoffs for the first time in forever. The Birds went on to lose to the Danny White-led Cowboys, but the moment at the end of the Rams game was incredible.
By Dr. Warren
February 26, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this
Dr. Johns,
Find me even one “blatant”—which means openly expressed—example of racism from one of Terence Moore’s columns in his entire history with this newspaper. Quote it for me. Find me anything that even comes close to the statements of those who embarrass themselves constantly through the shameless, direct racial hatred they spew in this column. And you can call me “ignornant” as much as you want, “Doctor.” LOL. How ironic. By the way, if I were actually in the “minority” about this issue, which I’m not, it still wouldn’t be shameful or wrong or less good. You inadvertently have revealed your prejudices with that kind of comment, don’t you?
By Dr. Warren
February 26, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this
Dr. Johns,
Find me even one “blatant”—which means openly expressed—example of racism from one of Terence Moore’s columns in his entire history with this newspaper. Quote it for me. Find me anything that even comes close to the statements of those who embarrass themselves constantly through the shameless, direct racial hatred they spew in this column. And you can call me “ignornant” as much as you want, “Doctor.” LOL. How ironic. By the way, if I were actually in the “minority” about this issue, which I’m not, it still wouldn’t be shameful or wrong or less good. You inadvertently have revealed your prejudices with that kind of comment, haven’t you?
By Randy Howard
February 26, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this
I’m thinkin’ it was Crime Dogs first night with the Braves, the Stadium caught on fire and so did the braves. It took 14 years to put that fire out.
By Harold
February 26, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this
I was there the night “Sid slid”, and I have got to say it was the most exciting moment I have ever had as a fan of any sport. I guess partof it was the buildup, down in games and then downin the last game until the last out. And then redemption. It was fantastic, even for a tranplanted Yankee like me.
By by johnny
February 26, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this
Tiger Woods is the greatest one man show to visit Georgia. Number 2 is Glavine.
By Steve Artkowksi
February 26, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this
Among the top sports moments for an Atlanta based team is the Silverbacks run to the final of the USL division title last year. Awesome and in a sport the world cares about.
By UGAS;lobberknocker
February 26, 2008 6:24 PM | Link to this
TMoore as usual is full of it. Here is my top 10 I have lived here since 1966:
1-Aaron 715 no question about it and Im the biggest Dawg fan there is. 2-Lindsay Scott, Lindsay Scott, Lindsay Scott. 3-first Atlanta Braves home game in 1966. First night as a major leage city. you had to be there. 4-Marquis Grisson catches a fly ball and the Braves are world champs 5-Sid slid goes here. 6-Olympic announcement..I was one of the crazy people honking my horn like crazy in AM traffic when they announced it. 7-Morten Andersen kicks the FG to send the Falcons to the Super Bowl 8-Herschel Walker runs over Bill Bates, I was there, a Dawg being abused in the Tenn student section. worst traffic jam in history after the game. 9-Dawgs run out the clock against ND for #1..more relief than happiness here.
10-Atlanta Stadium gets blown to smithereens, 1996.
NOW THE WORST SINCE 1966
By UGASlobberknocker
February 26, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this
THE WORST MOMENTS IN ATLANTA SPORTS HISTORY SINCE 1966 ONE MANS OPINION
1-Braves lose Game 3 of 1996 World Series and from a postseason standpoint, never really got over it. 2-Staubach to Pearson 1980. Dallas beats Atlanta’s best team ever. I was there and still remember the feeling of helplessness as Staubach drove them down for TD #2. and the deathly quiet when they scored. The Falcons have been cursed from that day forward.
3-Mike Vick goes to jail. enough said 4-Marion Campbell comes back for an encore..are you kidding me?? I still cant believe it. 5-Ted Turners one day managing career..what an embarassment 6-Kirby Puckett..damn! 7-Jack Clark double dog dammit!!I already had called in sick..I was goin to the airport to meet the Braves for cryin out loud!!! 8-Nique outduels Bird, but the Celtics eliminate the best Hawks team ever. 9-Rankin Smith being given ownership of the Falcons..what a joke..they still havent recovered from his ownership futility. 10-Eric Gregg, your strike zone is as wide as your big sorry a*..Braves get screwed and go on to lose LCS.
anybody else?
By Gator Bait
February 26, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this
My greatest moment was watching a journeyman quarterback slice and dice the Georgia defensive backs while SS was still the coach at the Gators.
Second greatest moment was watching Eric Ainge slice and dice Georgia the last two years in a row.
Maybe you don’t respect your elders, but you’d better respect your betters.
By UGASlobberknocker
February 26, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this
My favorite moment is laughing at idiots like Gator Bait who forget that there was football before 1990. Gator Bait.. I never respect ignorance.
Until 1991 Florida and the Boston Red Sox had one thing in common..neither team had won an SEC title in 60 years.Wins cant buy class..Gator Bait proves it here and Spurrier proved it every time he opened his mouth (and is still proving it today).
I wonder why those mullet wearing flip floppers just cant enjoy their success without trying to p** on everyone elses parade..crawl back into the swamp Gator Bait. no one will miss you, I promise.
By doglover
February 26, 2008 7:24 PM | Link to this
My favorite highlight is Uga’s attempt to neuter the Auburn player who taunted him.
By I Bleed White and Gold
February 26, 2008 11:30 PM | Link to this
1959…UGA vs. Auburn between the hedges…Tarkenton to Herron to win the 1959 SEC championship!
In my mind right up there with the 49er’s “the pass”
1962…Alabama vs. Georgia Tech at Grant Field…McNames stuffs the Alabama back at the goal line as Tech holds on to a 7-6 win over the top ranked Tide.
By DR
February 27, 2008 2:18 AM | Link to this
Dr. Warren is not white.
By Dr. Warren
February 27, 2008 3:34 AM | Link to this
Mr. UGASlobberknocker
Great thoughts, most of which I totally agree with. I too was at that Dallas game—I was an 8th grader, depressed for a week after that game. The image is indelibly burned on my brain—Danny White, not Staubach, was the villain. YouTube has a video that chronicles the entire season.
By Dr. Warren
February 27, 2008 3:45 AM | Link to this
DR finds it impossible to believe that a white person would speak out against racism and harassment. It’s so ingrained in your system of beliefs that only African-Americans would do so.