Official 'Today in Sports History' Thread Vol. MJ GW shot in GM1 of '97 Finals

[mben32]

Was browsing through Instagram when I seen a guy post 2 pictures from moments that happened today in the World of Sports. it got me thinking, I feel like EVERYTHING has been covered about sports here in S&T, but 1 thing I don't think I've ever seen was a thread about moments in sports history on certain days. I think it'll be a good idea, each day something significant happened, someone could make a post about it & we can all discuss. Can be an ongoing thing. I'll start it off.
May 31st, 2007. Palace at Auburn Hill, Detroit, Michigan:

LeBron's signature moment. 48 points, 25 straight points, & 29 of his team's last 30 points, in a pivotal Game 5 of the ECF. 

May 31st, 2002. Staples Center, Los Angeles, California.

Robert Horry's GW 3 pointer vs Sacramento. Game 4 of the WCF. The difference between this series going back to Sac 2-2, as opposed to 3-1 & virtually being over. 

Ok, guys. Discuss. 

 

[illmatic34]

This is a dope concept. Hopefully this thing takes off. I always appreciate nostalgia.

 

[statis22]

Could be a pretty good thread. Appreciated

Manny hit HR #500 today too.

 

[donmega]

Great thread OP..
I still remember that Cavs game. Bron was pretty much a beast  that day. Cat looked like he can't do no wrong on the court. And that Horry shot... 

 

[onewearz]

i agree , great thread, deserves a sticky if it takes off

5/31/08




fastest 100 meters 9.72

 

[rex ryan]

Game 6 of the 2002 Western Conference Finals was 10 years ago today not game 4

I'm suprised no one has made a thread crying about what supposedly happened in that game lately.

 

[tr1ll]

Um...Hell yea.

 

[essential1]

Good idea

 

[big j 33]

Nice idea.

I was already a fan, but that was the game Lebron became my favorite player in the league.

 

[loveofthegame916]

Originally Posted by MBen32

May 31st, 2002. Staples Center, Los Angeles, California.

Robert Horry's GW 3 pointer vs Sacramento. Game 4 of the WCF. The difference between this series going back to Sac 2-2, as opposed to 3-1 & virtually being over. 

Ok, guys. Discuss. 

 

[finallyfamous]

Awesome idea. Will check daily.

 

[airjordan jb23]

Still remember that Horry shot like it was yesterday

 

[mben32]

June 1st, 1997. United Center, Chicago, Illinois. 

Michael Jordan hits the game winning shot over Byron Russell in Game 1 of the 1997 NBA Finals. 

 

[jpzx]

That performance by LeBron was amazing... so glad I have the full-length game on DVD. 

What made it so crazy was he would literally just get the ball and fade left, fade right... didn't matter. It was going in regardless. He was almost falling out of bounds in the baseline corner on some of them.

 

[onewearz]

6/1/92


yanks draft derek jeter

 

[rawex5]

1992 - Stanley Cup: Pittsburgh Penguins sweep Chicago Blackhawks in 4 games

 

[rex ryan]

that jordan game 1 shot seems like yesterday to me. the mailman couldn't deliver on sunday.

the 97 jazz were the bulls toughest finals opponent imo. they coulda won games 1, 5, and 6 but jordan was just cold blooded in the 4th quarter.

 

[westcoastsfinest]

My man Shaq Diesel retired a year ago. 

 

[mben32]

Shaq's my favorite athlete of All-Time. How did I let that slip my mind? 

 

[dmbrhs]

Originally Posted by Rex Ryan

that jordan game 1 shot seems like yesterday to me. the mailman couldn't deliver on sunday.

I got tomorrow all cued up then: Malone choking in Game 7 of the 1996 WCF.

 

[westcoastsfinest]

Originally Posted by MBen32

Shaq's my favorite athlete of All-Time. How did I let that slip my mind? 

That started our dynasty. 

 

[moe fab]

June 1, 1925 - Gehrig replaces Pipp
EDIT:

June 1, 1979 - Sonics win their only NBA Title

 

[6 Rings G.O.A.T.]

Originally Posted by MBen32

June 1st, 1997. United Center, Chicago, Illinois. 

Michael Jordan hits the game winning shot over Byron Russell in Game 1 of the 1997 NBA Finals. 

I remember this like it happened yesterday..

 

[onewearz]

6/5/99

LJ's 4 pt play

 

[xbiker47]

The 4 pt play