Top 15 Greatest Detroit Sports Moments

...in my lifetime....

1. Kirk Gibson vs. Goose (1984)

2. McCarty goal (1997)

3. McCarty-Lemieux (1997)

4. Maggs HR (2006)

5. CMU: 29 MSU: 27 (2009)

6. Tanana 1-0 (1987)

7. Yzerman 2OT winner (1996)

8. The Dez: Hello Heisman (1991)

9. Woodson one armed INT (1997)

10. Igor 3 OT winner (2002)

11. 007 (1990)

12. The Dez: 4th and a ft vs. ND (1991)

13. 3-1 comeback vs. Toronto (Bro-phy!) (1987)

14. Probert- Coxe (1987)

15. Barry Sanders

Greatest Detroit Sports Moment #1: Goosebusters (1984)

The Tigers won their first World Series since 1968. Kirk Gibson launched two home runs in the deciding Game Five. His second homer came off Hall of Fame stopper Goose Gossage. Gibson threw his arms up in triumph and fans shouted "Goosebusters" as he rounded the bases. Gibson's antics were in response to San Diego's Kurt Bevaqua who acted like a fool after hitting a home run in Game 2. To date, the Tigers have yet to recapture the glory of 1984.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24420819@N06/3926054631/

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/history/postseason/mlb_ws_recaps.jsp?feature=1984

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI45o3SV3zw

Greatest Detroit Sports Moment #2: McCarty's Goal (1997)

Darren McCarty scored the goal that sealed Detroit's first Stanley Cup since 1955...The Flyers called themselves the Legion of Doom...the Wings turned them into the Legion of Broom with the sweep.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaYDDpTkv30

Greatest Detroit Sports Moment #3: The Wings-Avs Brawl (1997)

In 1996, Avalanche player Claude Lemieux attacked Red Wing Kris Draper throwing his face into the boards and breaking his jaw. Lemieux enjoyed the reputation as a cheap shot artist and dirty player. In March 1997, the Wings achieved a measure of revenge. Darren McCarty crushed Claude Lemieux in a brawl-filled contest forcing Lemieux to turtle. Even the goalies fought as Mike Vernon pummeled Patrick Roy. McCarty scored the GW goal in overtime. The win propelled Detroit to its first Stanley Cup since 1955. The teams later engaged in two other major brawls. In 1998, Wings goalie Chris Osgood beat up Patrick Roy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOCXfu_mWyY&feature=related

Greatest Detroit Sports Moment #4: Magglio's Walkoff (2006)

The Tigers returned to the World Series for the first time in 22 years after sweeping the A's. After falling behind in Game Four of the ALCS, Magglio Ordonez took over with 2 home runs. The second sent Detroit to the Fall Classic. Just a side note, I was in the stands for the home run. It was the greatest Sports moment I witnessed live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtsoZalQ6YU&feature=related

Greatest Detroit Sports Moments #5: CMU: 29 MSU: 27 (2009)

Once again the mighty Chippewas of Central Michigan defeat the Spartans of Michigan State. This marked the third time since 1991 that CMU beat Sparty. It was another in a long line of epic MSU defeats.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7IbqUrBMl4&p=3F50753D083F386D&playnext=1&index=11

Quotes of the Month: August 2010

Quote of the Month: “Please don't ask me if I'm going to die today.”

                                           -Joe Paterno

Political Quote of the Month: "He'll have plenty of time for vacations when his one term is up."

-David Letterman on Barack Obama’s 6th vacation in 18 months

Honorable Mention: “Surprised Obama had time to not pay attention to the (Beck) rally, what with all the not paying attention to economy, the war, oil spill.”

-Rory Cooper on the Beck Rally

And the Rest…

“This isn’t ‘Saturday Night Live,’ Al."

-Mitch McConnell to Al Franken

“He's my Justin Bieber.”

-Craig Ferguson on meeting Darth Vader

“And with most of the Democratic incumbents voting with Pelosi and Obama 95% of the time, one might as well elect a voting machine rather than a Congressman.”

-Dick Morris

“Hey, if I was you I may want me to go away too. I am not going away! I am here!”

-Charlie Rangel

"This is America, and our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakable."

-Barack Obama on the Ground Zero Mosque

“This will be the last time I put on my uniform.”

-Lou Piniella

“Miss Universe’ hits all-time ratings low -- ratings would go up if they had green-skinned Orion girls.”

-Anonymous

“Detroit gets a bad rap.”

-Johnny Damon