Randy Moss had always dreamt of playing for the Dallas Cowboys, but the team passed on him due to his many legal problems. This irked Moss who claims that the Cowboys management promised to draft him, so he made a point of beating them whenever the opportunity arose.
Randy Moss is photographed doing what he does best, as a wide receiver. During his first year in the league, he made 17 touchdown receptions, and he still holds the NFL single-season record for most touchdown receptions with 23. Taken on Oct. 24, 2001, Moss makes a fingertip catch for Minnesota. The Vikings lost to Pittsburgh 21-16.
EARVIN 'MAGIC' JOHNSON AND LARRY BIRD
Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Larry Bird are photographed together here, in a game between Michigan State and Indiana State on March 26, 1979. They seem to be in a bit of a discussion about ball possession. Their iconic rivalry that would go on for years into pro basketball all started here, where Magic’s Michigan State basketball team would go on to beat Indiana to win the 1979 NCAA finals.
They both retired from the NBA as legends and turned their rivalry into a lasting friendship. Whenever basketball fans talk about the 80s—the Lakers, and the Celtics in particular—these two rivals are reborn.
MARK MCGWIRE
When former pro-baseball first baseman, Mark McGwire, joined the MLB, he was already all about breaking league records. As a rookie, in 1987, he set the record for most home runs hit by a rookie (49). He would go on to become one of the most prolific home run hitters ever.
He is photographed here looking up, at the end of a follow through swing that would give him home run number 61. The Cardinals star player tied Roger Maris’ record, and would easily surpass him the next day. He finished that season with 70; a record that would stand for three years.
LSU BASEBALL TEAM
Ryan Theriot started his career with LSU as a starting second baseman but was moved to shortstop in 2000, the same year this shot was taken.
Ryan Theriot has every reason to celebrate as he scored the game-winning run in a tough game between LSU and the Stanford Cardinal. They were rallying a three-point deficit before Theriot pulled off the game-winner to edge them ahead 6-5 at the Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha.
VINCE YOUNG
This photograph features former American football quarterback, Vince Young, the man of the hour. He stands on top of the world, celebrating after the Longhorns’ win against USC 41-38 during the national championship.
On January 4, 2006, Vince Young helped his team rally against their opponents, ultimately sealing the deal with a game-winning touchdown. He threw 267 yards, valiantly ran for 200 more. His game winner was listed at number five in an ESPN compilation of the top 100 plays in college football history.