"The Other Guy": Iconic Moments in Sports and the Lesser Known Player or Team Involved

"The Other Guy": Iconic Moments in Sports and the Lesser Known Player or Team Involved

All sports feature iconic moments when one player is immortalized, but another key player involved in the player is quickly forgotten. Let's see if YOU can remember those players.

In the 2016 NBA finals, Lebron James made a key block in the final game that lead to victory. Whose shot did he block?

In Game 6 of the 1998 NBA finals, Michael Jordan hit a last second shot to win the game. Who was guarding him?

The term 'Hail Mary' comes from a last second long bomb TD pass to Dallas Cowboy wide receiver Drew Pearson in a game vs what team?

Against what team did Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista do his iconic bat flip after hitting a key home run in the 2015 American League Playoffs?

Which defensive back was beaten by Dwight Clark's famous 'The Catch' in an NFL playoff game?

In a 2012 NFL game vs New England, NY Jets QB Mark Sanchez ran into the back of one of his lineman, fumbled, and the other team got a TD. Known as the butt fumble play, who was the lineman?

St. Louis Rams linebacker Mike Jones made a game-saving tackle at the end of Super Bowl 34. Who did he tackle?

Who did Derek Jeter throw out at the plate in that iconic baseball play from the 2001 American League Playoffs?

Trailing the Patriots 27 to 21 in the 3rd quarter of a game in 2015, the Colts tried a trick play on 4th and 3 with the QB under center and no other lineman. The play was snuffed. Who was the QB?

Against which nation did Vince Carter 'posterize' a rival with a slam dunk playing in the Olympics?

In the 1988 World Series, an injured Kirk Gibson hobbled to the plate and hit a game winning home run in the 9th inning. Who was the pitcher?

Against which pitcher did Hank Aaron his his 715th home run?

In 2010, MLB umpire Jim Joyce admittedly blew an obvious call at 1st base to rob a Detroit Tiger pitcher of a perfect game. Who was the pitcher?

Against which team did the Oakland Raiders win a game in 1978 called 'The Holy Roller'?

Who assisted on Paul Henderson' 1972 Series winning goal for Team Canada vs the Soviet Union?

In the 1983 NCAA championship basketball game, NC State's Lorenzo Charles caught a teammate's airball and slamdunked it for a huge upset win over Houston. Who shot the ball?

Who caught Doug Flutie's last second TD pass in Boston College's 1984 47 to 45 victory over Miami?

Who threw the pitch that George Brett hit for a home run in the legendary 'Pine Tar' game?

Against which pitcher did Aaron Judge hit his 62nd home run this year?

What Oakland Raider defender caused the hit that caused the ball to be deflected to Franco Harris in 'The Immaculate Reception'?

Who did legendary Ohio State football coach punch near the end of the 1978 Gator Bowl vs Clemson?

Against what team did Tampa Bay Buccaneer wide receiver take off his uniform and leave the bench during a 2021 game?

Who threw the interception that Raiders' defensive back returned for a touchdown in their 32 to 14 Super Bowl victory over Minnesota?

Against which pitcher did Barry Bonds hit his 756th home run?

In the infamous 2002 Raiders vs Patriots 'Tuck Game', who recovered the fumble that was later ruled NOT a fumble near the end of the game allowing the Patriots to survive?

Who was the starting goalie for the Boston Bruins on February 7, 1976 (the night Darryl Sittler scored 10 points)?

"The Other Guy": Iconic Moments in Sports and the Lesser Known Player or Team Involved

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Dave Morrissey

Dave is an accomplished economics instructor with over two decades of experience in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. His students have consistently ranked in the top 10% annually, and one year they achieved the highest overall class average in the world. This outstanding achievement led a UK publisher to request that he write a textbook, an offer he declined in favor of creating sports quizzes, which he found more engaging.

In addition to his teaching career, Dave is also a former high school football coach, having won a couple of local championships. While he wishes he had won more, he continues to be deeply involved in football as a scout, recruiter, and social media creator for a university football team.

Dave's passions extend beyond the classroom and football field. He is an avid fan of live music and international travel, often combining these interests. He has traveled to Spain, England, Iceland, and Chile to see bands perform. His greatest pride and joy is his daughter, who has recently excelled in powerlifting. In just a few years, she has become the Canadian record holder for the bench press in her weight class and finished second overall in the combined national event (bench, deadlift, and squat) in Moose Jaw in March 2024. She will be representing Canada at the World Bench Competition in Austin, Texas, in May 2024.

A die-hard fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Dave has experienced his share of sports heartache, having seen them play in seven NFL cities with six losses. His all-time favorite athlete is Don Mattingly, reflecting his deep love for sports that spans many arenas.

Did you know
The NHL has a significant youth outreach program, encouraging young people to participate in the sport.
The NBA was founded in 1946 and is one of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
The CFL has had many memorable games, including the 1976 Grey Cup between the Ottawa Rough Riders and the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
The Premier League has a partnership with Nike, with teams wearing the company's apparel and equipment.