Sports · 1989
1989: Epic Comebacks, Shaking Earth, Historical Triumphs
The sporting world in 1989 was marked by unprecedented drama, from championship-defining buzzer-beaters to dramatic final-second time trials. Even a devastating earthquake couldn't halt the march of athletic legends defining a generation.
- July 23, 1989 | Cycling
Greg LeMond's Eight-Second Tour de France Victory
Greg LeMond overcame a massive deficit on the final stage time trial in Paris to win the Tour de France by a historic eight seconds.
- May 7, 1989 | Basketball
Michael Jordan Hits 'The Shot' Over Craig Ehlo
Michael Jordan hit a legendary floating jumper at the buzzer in Game 5 to propel the Chicago Bulls past the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- October 28, 1989 | Baseball
The Earthquake Series: Oakland A's Sweep SF Giants
Interrupted by the catastrophic Loma Prieta earthquake, the Oakland Athletics eventually swept the San Francisco Giants to capture the World Series.
- May 26, 1989 | Football
Arsenal Wins League Title in Last-Second Thriller
Michael Thomas scored a dramatic late goal against Liverpool at Anfield to hand Arsenal the English First Division title on goals scored.
- August 24, 1989 | Baseball
Pete Rose Banned from Major League Baseball for Life
MLB Commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti permanently banned baseball's all-time hit leader, Pete Rose, following allegations of gambling.
- August 22, 1989 | Baseball
Nolan Ryan Reaches 5,000 Career Strikeouts
Texas Rangers pitcher Nolan Ryan struck out Rickey Henderson to become the first player in Major League Baseball history to reach 5,000 strikeouts.
- October 22, 1989 | Formula 1
Prost and Senna Collide at the Japanese Grand Prix
A controversial collision between McLaren teammates Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna at Suzuka effectively handed Prost the Formula 1 World Championship.
- June 13, 1989 | Basketball
Detroit Pistons 'Bad Boys' Win First NBA Championship
The physical Detroit Pistons completed a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers to capture the franchise's very first NBA title.
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