Memorable Sports Moments of the 1990s
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These are the most memorable events from the world of sports during the 1990s.
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1.
Dale Earnhardt wins his first Daytona 500
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2.
O.J. Simpson trial
An iconic football player becomes the defendent in the most watched trial in history.
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3.
Mike Tyson bites Evander Holyfield's ear
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4.
Magic Johson announces he has HIV
One of the most popular athletes ever shocks the world and becomes the face of a world health crisis.
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5.
Dream Teams wins '92 Olympic Gold
The greatest basketball team ever assembled dominates the competition in Barcelona.
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6.
Michael Jordan returns to Bulls after season playing baseball
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7.
Kerri Strug's courageous vault during '96 Olympics gymnastics competition
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8.
Players' strike cancels 1994 World Series
The darkest day in the sport's history.
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9.
Mark McGwire hits 62nd home run to set single-season mark
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10.
Buster Douglas upsets Mike Tyson
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11.
Joe Carter hits walk-off home run to win '93 World Series
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12.
Michael Jordan announces retirement
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13.
U.S. Women win 1999 World Cup
1 point - added 11 years ago by PenseeCorner - 1 comment
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us women always win the world cup
Added 10 years ago by guest, 0 points
14.
Michael Jordan buzzer beater downs Utah in '98 NBA Finals
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15.
Tiger Woods wins '97 Masters in record fashion
Woods catapulted his golf dynasty with this dominating performance.
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16.
Christian Laettner hits buzzer beater to beat Kentucky in '92 NCAA BB tournament
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17.
Cal Ripken sets consecutive games played record
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18.
Michael Johnson breaks 200m record at '96 Olympics
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19.
U.S. Ryder Cup comeback win in 1999
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20.
Atlanta and Minnesota stage one of greatest World Series ever in '92
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21.
Jordan battles the flu during '97 NBA Playoff game
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22.
Chris Webber's TO costs Michigan in '93 title game
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23.
Nancy Kerrigan-Tonya Harding figure skating feud
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24.
Tennis player Monica Seles is stabbed on the court
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25.
Scott Norwood misses last-second field goal in Super Bowl XXV
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