Is Rocky Marciano‘s undefeated record bigger than Ty Law‘s pick-six in Super Bowl XXXVI? That may depend on whether you were alive to see the Brockton Blockbuster at his best.
Doug Flutie‘s Hail Mary pass to Gerard Phelan didn’t lead to a Stanley Cup title as Michael Ryder‘s save did, but if you can remember watching Flutie jump for joy, that may sway your vote. And though Jason Varitek may have sparked the Red Sox’ run to the 2004 World Series when he put his mitt in Alex Rodriguez‘s face, Celtics fans rejoiced in 1965 when Johnny Most yelled “Havlicek stole the ball!”
No matter what year you were born, cast your votes for who you think should move on to the third round in the Boston’s Greatest Sports Moment bracket.
View the matchups below.
Southie
1. Red Sox snap curse in 2004 vs. 8. Russell’s 40 rebounds in Game 7 of 1962 NBA Finals
2. Doug Flutie’s Hail Mary vs. 10. Michael Ryder’s save in 2011 playoffs
4. Rocky Marciano goes 49-0 vs. Ty Law’s pick-six in Super Bowl XXXVI
6. Ray Bourque gives No. 7 to Espo vs. 14. Jim Rice saves 4-year-old’s life
Beacon Hill
1. Bobby Orr’s Goal vs. 9. Nathan Horton’s Game 7 winner against Lightning
2. Carlton Fisk waves home run fair vs. 7. Johnny Damon’s 2004 ALCS grand slam
4. Bill Russell leads Celtics to 1969 title vs. 5. Curt Schilling’s bloody sock performance
6. Ted Williams honored at 1999 All-Star Game vs. 14. Cam Neely’s 50 goals in 44 games
Back Bay
1. Patriots final drive in Super Bowl XXXVI vs. Bobby Orr’s No. 4 jersey retired
2. Bruins win 2011 Stanley Cup vs. 7. Larry Bird’s steal against Pistons
3. Tuck rule play vs. 6. Impossible Dream
4. David Ortiz’s Game 4 walk-off vs. 12. ‘The Save’
North End
2. Dave Roberts’ steal vs. 10 J.D. Drew’s 2007 grand slam
3. Havlicek steals the ball vs. 6. Varitek and A-Rod brawl
4. Pedro pitches in relief in 1999 ALDS vs. 12. Patriots’ Super Bowl introduction as team
9. Adam Vinatieri’s game-tying ‘Snow Bowl’ kick vs. 16. Mike Milbury beats fan with shoe
Cast your votes before second-round polls close Monday, Aug. 29, at 12 p.m. ET.
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