Most shocking moments in Sports
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Finding out the 1976 East German Olympic women's swim team were men.
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Finding out the 1976 Olympic men's decathlon winner was a woman.
Watching goalie Clint Malarchuk's throat get sliced open by accident in a skirmish in front of the net.
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When Mike Tyson ate Holyfield's ear.
Vinko Bogataj: The Agony of Defeat
When Hank Gathers collapsed and died on the court during a game.
The Malice at the Palace
When Kermit Washington punched Rudy T and broke his jaw.
When 70 year old don Zimmer wanted o right Pedro
George Brett, Roger Clemens and Tommy Brady.
When I saw LT sack Theisman and his leg snapped
I read Rudy's book. He had brain fluid leaking into his mouth and a lot more. Very, very lucky to be alive.
the hit on Darryl Stingley made me cringe. He lie there motionless for what seemed like forever.
When Robin Ventura made the mistake of taking on Nolan Ryan. Ouch. Some creative person might post a video for me
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The Holy F&%$ing Roller!
Steve
In this footage, Kent Benson throws a cheap elbow to the midsection of Kareem, so Kareem retaliates with a solid blow to the face of Benson.
"The Punch Up In Piestany" on youtube it is the bench clearing brawl between the Canadian and Russian national junior teams going toe to toe.
These were all shockers for sure. But for me the BIGGEST EVER was the Eagles beating the Pats in the SB several years ago!!
Biggest upset EVER!!!!
what perk said about Thiesman.
1971 Detroit Lions Wide receiver died on the field after going out for a pass.
1991 Detroit Lions Mike Utley OL was paralyzed during a game against the Rams.He remain a
Paraplegic today.
That was crazy. Had to turn the lights out in the arena!
Eagles winning a Super Bowl. 😂😂😂
Sorry Steve. Least you have one. ☹️
"I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
I give that round to Kareem!
Wrestlemania VI - Warrior beats Hogan
Still in shock.
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When the header says the Most shocking moments in Sports, I think that covers a lot of ground and events...the attached link is at or near the very top.
This, the murder of eleven Israeli athletes during the 1972 Olympic games in Munich, Germany
https://www.britannica.com/event/Munich-Massacre
^ Might be #1.
Watched it unfold live on TV.
Islanders' Johnny Boychuk gets 90 stitches after taking skate to face.
He's going to make Al Capone look like Pretty Boy Floyd.
https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2020/03/03/islanders-defenseman-johnny-boychuk-leaves-game/
Earlier today I saw this card, thought about what should have been and how tragically his career ended, then bought it.
Then I happened upon this post and thought about that unfortunate pitch again. Even though this occurred a year before I took my first breath, it makes me sad. So young and full of life, mad potential right out of the gate, and WHAM!!, in the blink of an eye, it's all over.
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...Oh, and then there's J.R. Richard of the Astros from '71 to '80. Things really started going great for him in '75, then 1980 came along and he had a stroke. You just never know how it'll go since tomorrow is never promised to you.
http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/throwback/201507/jr-richard-still-throwing-heat-houston-astros-pitcher-stroke-strikeouts
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If they cancel the NATHAN’s 4th of July hot dog eating contest.