The Most Iconic Moments in Spectator Sports: Memorable Plays and Games

In Super Bowl XLII, New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree made an improbable catch with his helmet, helping the Giants upset the undefeated New England Patriots.

In the 1980 Winter Olympics, American hockey player Mike Eruzione scored the game-winning goal against the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" match.

The "Immaculate Reception" was a controversial play in the 1972 AFC Divisional Championship Game, where Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris caught a deflected pass and ran it in for a touchdown.

In the 1989 NBA playoffs, Michael Jordan hit a game-winning shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers, which became known as "The Shot".

The "Music City Miracle" was a trick play in the 1999 AFC Wild Card Game, where the Tennessee Titans executed a lateral play for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills.

In the 1986 World Cup quarter-final match between Argentina and England, Diego Maradona scored a controversial goal with his hand, which became known as the "Hand of God".

The "Minneapolis Miracle" was a last-second touchdown pass from Case Keenum to Stefon Diggs in the 2017 NFC Divisional Championship Game, helping the Minnesota Vikings defeat the New Orleans Saints.

In 2015, Serena Williams won all four Grand Slam tournaments in a row, achieving the "Serena Slam".

In the 1998 Coca-Cola Cup final, Sachin Tendulkar scored a match-winning century against Australia in Sharjah, which became known as the "Desert Storm" innings.

In the 2019 Masters Tournament, Tiger Woods won his fifth Masters title after a remarkable comeback from injuries, which became known as the "Miracle at Augusta".

In the 2020 Formula One season, Lewis Hamilton won a record-equaling seventh world championship, driving for the Mercedes team, which became known as the "Silver Arrows" dominance.

Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France seven consecutive times from 1999 to 2005, which became one of the most iconic moments in cycling history.

In the 2003 Rugby World Cup final, Jonny Wilkinson kicked a dramatic drop goal in extra time, helping England win the Webb Ellis Cup.

The "Thrilla in Manila" was a legendary boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in 1975, which is considered one of the greatest boxing matches of all time.

In the 1932 World Series, Babe Ruth pointed to the center field bleachers before hitting a home run, which became known as the "Called Shot".