Back in 1975, the Red Sox did not end up winning the World Series. Heartbreakingly, they lost in the last Game. But to get to Game 7, Boston was on the right side of one of baseball’s most clutch home runs. At the bottom of the 12th inning of Game 6, Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk hit a walk-off, Game 7-forcing home run that clinked off the left-field foul pole.
The classic photo of Fisk bouncing in the air, desperately trying to sway the ball, burnt into the brains of baseball fans everywhere. It wasn’t until many years later, in 2004, that the Red Sox would win their first World Series since 1918. Three years later, the Red Sox won yet another World Series when they beat the Colorado Rockies.
Johnny Unitas Making History
The winning quarterback and three-time NFL Champion of the so-called "Greatest Game Ever Played" - also known as the 1958 title game and the first sudden-death game in NFL history - Johnny Unitas popularized the quarterback position. Unitas was drafted out of Louisville in 1955 and had a prolific career defeating the Baltimore Colts.
His record of consecutive games with a passing touchdown stood for a remarkable 52 years when Drew Brees finally broke it in 2012. Back in 1979, he was soon elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and retired a three-time NFL Champion and 10-time Pro-Bowler.
Bob Cousy Makes Friends With the Hoop
One of the true pure point guards in the NBA was Bob Cousy; he led the league in eight seasons straight. He was a part of the Celtics dynasty and won six championships. Before his time playing professionally, Cousy was leading Holy Cross College to the NCAA Tournament.
After his retirement, Cousy coached both NBA and college basketball. To this date, Cousy holds the Celtics record for steals in a game with a tremendous 28 assist.
Kentucky vs. Baylor 1948
The University of Kentucky has one of the most storied basketball programs in America. Their head coach, Adolph Rupp, was one of the most successful coaches of all time and made the Wildcats into the powerhouse that they eventually became.
Their winning streak began in 1948 when they won their first NCAA title. Adolph Rupp's Wildcats defeated the Baylor Bears 58-42. They'd win four titles in a five-year period.
Vince Lombardi Lifted Off into Victory
Head Coach Vince Lombardi guide his team to a staggering five NFL Championships back in the 1960s, along with the first two Super Bowls in 1966 and '67. As they celebrated, Vince Lombardi was lifted off the field and carried by his players, here he is pictured with Jerry Kramer.
This turned out to be Lombardi's final run as the Parkers' coach. Lombardi stepped down soon after the game, and he later coached the Redskins before passing away in the early 1970s. In his honor, The Super Bowl trophy was then re-named the Vince Lombardi Trophy.