I attended every home game in the playoffs against the Jazz a few yrs back. So I had the misfortune of being at the game 7 loss. I went to Baylor-A&M's mens bball game that had 5 overtimes a couple of yrs ago but I wouldn't consider that a great sports moment. Also, I was at Randy Johnson's first game in a Astros uni. I think Bagwell had 2 home runs in that game.
Game 7 against the Knicks Game 4 against the Magic Eddie Johnson vs. the Jazz Super Bowl 34 (Rams-Titans) UT hoops advancing to first Final Four (Alamodome) Chris Burke's 18th-inning walkoff UT-USC Rose Bowl Biggio's 3000th hit Missouri-Kansas battle for #1 Rockets-Portland Game 6 God, I'm addicted to sports. :grin: But those are my top 10 "in person" magic moments. Honorable mention goes to Randy Johnson's first game with the Astros (that atmosphere was beyond electric), Yao-Shaq's first meeting, and the Everett-Bruntlett walk-off double play.
1994- World Cup in Pasadena, California 1996- Summer Olympics in Atlanta 1999- Ryder Cup in Brookline, MA 2000- Tyson vs Botha fight in MGM Grand I was as early teenager during all these events, but the one that leaves a lasting impression was the Olympics. That was a truly magical event.
You should have just said every great Houston/UT moment of the last 2 decades. I was at the Randy Johnson game. I always sat in the 5 dollar outfield seats sold the day of the game, that was one of the rare times when me and my friends had to get to the dome before daybreak to get one of those tickets.
Texas-UConn/Texas-MSU Sweet 16/Elite 8 games at the Alamodome in 2003 Ricky Williams breaks record vs. aTm Texas 19 - Cowboys 10 Tony Hawk landing the first ever 720 in a contest at the Skate Park of Houston (1986)
Game 5 WCF vs the Jazz in 1994. Got a Western Champs T-Shirt after the game and still have it to this day. A bit faded though, but I aint complainin.
1986 Mike Scott no-hitter to clinch Astros division 1986 MLB All-Star game in Astrodome 1995 Hakeem & Clyde both 40+ points vs Jazz playoffs First Randy Johnson game as Astro First Steve Francis game as Rocket Yao vs Shaq I
18 inning game - Astros vs Braves, 2004 NLDS - Game 4 Rockets clinch first playoff berth in 7 years - Rockets vs Denver, April 9th, 2004 Rockets win first playoff series in 12 years - Rockets vs Portland (all 3 games, but specifically, game 6) Pujols takes Lidge's manhood - Astros vs Cards, 2005 NLCS - Game 5 Oilers lose to Jaguars, first Jaguars win ever (the day I officially quit the Oilers) - Oilers vs Jaguars, October 1st, 1995
December 2004: Raiders team led by Rick Mirer beats then then 8-1 Minnesota Vikings June 2006: Twins vs Astros... Justin Morneau homer in extra innings beats the Stros. My Welcome to Houston and Happy Birthday present. Coogs over Tech. Epic. Best game I've ever been to by far. never been to any Rockets game that was really very noteworthy. #4,10,13,14,16,19 of the Win Streak. That game where Yao went 11 for 11 from the field.
The greatest was seeing Eddie hit that 3 to ice game 4 against the Jazz in the 1997 WCF. Second favorite was Game 3 of the World Series against the White Sox. Third best was my only A&M football game. My wife is an Aggie, and we got awesome tickets from my dentist who is also an Aggie. I went to Trinity in SA, so I had never really been to a college football game. I don't remember what year it was, but it was the game where the undefeated Sooners came to Kyle Field and got their asses kicked by a freshman quarterback. There was also much snogging with the wife every time the Aggies scored, which was a nice bonus.
1997 Astros playoff clinching victory against the Cubs. Mike Hampton threw a complete game and thousands ran onto the field like it was a thursday night college football game.
1986 Division clinching no-hitter by Mike Scott 1985 Nolan Ryan becoming the first pitcher to get 4,000 strikeouts (it was a big deal at the time ) 2005 Allen Iverson going for 60 against the Magic 1990 Cal breaks 18-year losing streak to UCLA in football 1992 Jason Kidd's first college game (a big deal for Cal fans!) 2009 Phillies clinch division against the Stros One of Cal Ripken's games close to tying the streak (2128 or something like that)
NBA In phoenix for game 6 for Mario Elie's Kiss of Death. Game 3 and 4 of the NBA finals against orlando Alll the home playoff losses to Dallas and the Jazz really hurt, but was there and also the 40 point loss in Dallas NCAA 2002-#9Texas at Nebraska- Ends nebraskas home winning streak 2005 #2 Texas wins at #4Ohio state 2005-#2 Texas wins against USC in national championship 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 Texas OU games (the ones we won of course) MLB Last game in Astrodome and 1st game in "enron" field NFL Every Oiler game I attended. Superbowl in Houston Titans vs Texans- Vince winning in OT and also on MNF
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1982 Sugar Bowl 1983 Sugar Bowl This Astros game: http://www.astrosdaily.com/history/19680415/ (I was 6 and went with my Dad. We got home about 3:00 am.)
