We've collected the 20 most iconic and intriguing photos from throughout sports history.
Even if you're not a sports fan, you can't deny that sports are part of our history. And it's okay to appreciate the people who have worked to capture and preserve that history.
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We've collected the 20 most iconic and intriguing photos from throughout sports history.
Even if you're not a sports fan, you can't deny that sports are part of our history. And it's okay to appreciate the people who have worked to capture and preserve that history.
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Beijing Olympics, 2008. Usain Bolt breaks the men's 200-meter world record. Photo by: Bill Frakes.
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Super Bowl XLIII, 2009. Santonio Holmes catching the game-winning touchdown pass. Photo by: Al Tielemans.
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Bill Mazeroski of the Pirates hits the game-winning home run against the Yankees in Game 7 of the World Series. Photo by: AP.
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Barry Bonds, 2007. Home run number 756. Photo by: Brad Mangin.
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David Tyree 'helmet catch' against Rodney Harrison. Super Bowl XLII 2008. Giants beat Patriots 17-14. Photo by: Damian Strohmeyer.
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Cubs vs. Reds, 1975. Pete Rose with his patented head-first slide. Photo by: Heinz Kluetmeier.
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Gold Medal number 7 of 8 for Michael Phelps at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Photo by: Heinz Kluetmeier.
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USA! USA! USA! 1980 Olympics at Lake Placid. Miracle on ice. Photo by: Heinz Kluetmeier.
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North Carolina vs. Michigan State, 2011. The season started on the deck of the USS Carl Vinson. Photo by: John W. McDonough.
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Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the Summer Olympics, 1968. The iconic fist raise at the Olympic medal podium to signify Black Power. Photo by: Neil Leifer.
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Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston, May 25, 1965. Another K.O. for Ali. Photo by: Neil Leifer.
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Women's World Cup, 1999. Brandi Chastain wins it all for the United States. Photo by: Robert Beck/Sports Illustrated.
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Roberto Clemente, 1972. This would be Clemente's last season before his untimely death. Photo by: Neil Leifer.
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Dennis Rodman, 1997. Photo by: Sam Forencich/NBAE/Getty Images.
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Lou Gehrig, 1939. "Luckiest man on the face of the earth" speech. Photo by:
UPI/Bettman/Corbis.
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Tiger Woods, 2001 Masters. Photo by: Fred Vuich.
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Colonel White High's Bobby Martin in 2005. He was born without legs, and couldn't use prosthetics. He played backup noseguard, punt, and kick coverage. Photo by: Thomas E. Witte.
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1998 NBA Finals. Michael Jordan's buzzer-beater. Photo by: Fernando Medina/NBAE/Getty Images.
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Slam Dunk Contest, 1988. Michael Jordan. From the free throw line. Enough said. Photo by: Walter Iooss Jr.
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Cleveland Williams and Muhammad Ali. Ali with the K.O. at Houston Astrodome, 1966. Photo by: Neil Leifer.
