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PHOTOS: The best comebacks in modern sports history
Houston Astros Jose Altuve (27) watches the game from the dugout during Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, in Houston.
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Houston Astros Jose Altuve (27) watches the game from the dugout during Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday,
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10. America's Cup provided one of the great comebacks in sports history in 2013. Down 8-1,
Oracle Team USA came roaring back to defeat Emirates Team New Zealand 9-8. It was the biggest comeback in the history of the America's Cup.Some called it the greatest comeback in sports history. But these other teams might have something to say about that...
less10. America's Cup provided one of the great comebacks in sports history in 2013. Down 8-1,
Oracle Team USA came roaring back to defeat Emirates Team New Zealand 9-8. It was the biggest comeback in the history
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9. Marco Scutaro in the rain — the indelible image from the 2012
San Francisco Giants' NLCS victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. The Giants rallied back from down three games to one, clinching a spot in the World Series with a rainy 9-0 victory at home.
less9. Marco Scutaro in the rain — the indelible image from the 2012
San Francisco Giants' NLCS victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. The Giants rallied back from down three games to one, clinching a spot in the
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8. The U.S.-Europe rivalry got heated during the "Battle of Brookline" at the 1999
Ryder Cup. The European team blew a 10-6 lead going into the final day, and the Americans surged to a 14.5–13.5 triumph.
European players felt the excessive U.S. celebrations on the course were unsportsmanlike and "disgusting." But hey, Americans are nothing if not unbridled when it comes to their celebrations.
less8. The U.S.-Europe rivalry got heated during the "Battle of Brookline" at the 1999
Ryder Cup. The European team blew a 10-6 lead going into the final day, and the Americans surged to a 14.5–13.5 triumph.
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7. On the list for sheer improbability, there is no comeback more unbelievable than the last few seconds of the 1982 Big Game. Five laterals and one game-winning touchdown later, The Play smashed its way into American sports history. Oh, and
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Cal football team defeated Stanford 25-20.
less7. On the list for sheer improbability, there is no comeback more unbelievable than the last few seconds of the 1982 Big Game. Five laterals and one game-winning touchdown later, The Play smashed its way into
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6. The Chicago Cubs blamed poor Steve Bartman, but their undoing came far before the unfortunate Cubs fan interfered with Moises Alou. The Cubs were up 3-1 on the
Florida Marlins in the 2003 NLCS but lost games five, six and seven.
The victorious Marlins went on to win the World Series. The Cubs went on to complain about Bartman for the next decade until they finally won a World Series of their own.
less6. The Chicago Cubs blamed poor Steve Bartman, but their undoing came far before the unfortunate Cubs fan interfered with Moises Alou. The Cubs were up 3-1 on the
Florida Marlins in the 2003 NLCS but lost games
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5. The 2010
Philadelphia Flyers became just the third team in NHL history to recover from a 0-3 deficit to win a playoff series. And they did it after going down 3-0 in the seventh game of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals. The Flyers won Game 7 over the Bruins, 4-3.
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Philadelphia Flyers became just the third team in NHL history to recover from a 0-3 deficit to win a playoff series. And they did it after going down 3-0 in the seventh game of the Eastern
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4. Down by a seemingly insurmountable 35-7 at halftime, Joe Montana's San Francisco 49ers scored 31 unanswered points to defeat the New Orleans Saints, 38-35, on December 7, 1980.
4. Down by a seemingly insurmountable 35-7 at halftime, Joe Montana's San Francisco 49ers scored 31 unanswered points to defeat the New Orleans Saints, 38-35, on December 7, 1980.
Photo: Mike Maloney, San Francisco Chronicle
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3. Tom Brady celebrates with coach Bill Belichick and teammate LeGarrette Blount after the New England Patriots' unprecedented overtime comeback victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Feb. 5, 2017. He was not the Brady everyone knew in the first half, spraying passes and missing receivers, and a large swath of America was reveling in it. Then, in the second half, fans saw the very thing they hope to see whenever they tune in to sports.
less3. Tom Brady celebrates with coach Bill Belichick and teammate LeGarrette Blount after the New England Patriots' unprecedented overtime comeback victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI, at NRG
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2. So good they call it "The Comeback." The 1993 Buffalo Bills rallied from down 32 points to defeat the Houston Oilers in overtime, 41-38. Kicker Steve Christie (seen here) sealed the win with a 32-yard field goal.
YES WE KNOW WE SHOULDN'T BE CELEBRATING THIS BUT WE CAN DO THIS VERY THING TO THE RED SOX.
less2. So good they call it "The Comeback." The 1993 Buffalo Bills rallied from down 32 points to defeat the Houston Oilers in overtime, 41-38. Kicker Steve Christie (seen here) sealed the win with a 32-yard field
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1. The 2004 Boston Red Sox set the standard for comebacks. They broke curses, made famous bloody socks and, best of all, defeated the high-and-mighty Yankees. Boston fans may be their own kind of insufferable, but nearly all of baseball cheered for them when they became the only team in MLB history to win a best-of-seven series after going down 3-0.
GUYS, WE GOT THIS.
less1. The 2004 Boston Red Sox set the standard for comebacks. They broke curses, made famous bloody socks and, best of all, defeated the high-and-mighty Yankees. Boston fans may be their own kind of insufferable,
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The most heartbreaking losses in Houston sports history transition slide.
The most heartbreaking losses in Houston sports history transition slide.
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HOUSTON'S MOST HEARTBREAKING LOSSES
The 1992 playoff collapse by the Oilers in BuffaloIt ain't over 'til it's ... oh please, it should have been over when the Oilers opened up 32-point, third-quarter lead.
HOUSTON'S MOST HEARTBREAKING LOSSES
The 1992 playoff collapse by the Oilers in Buffalo
It ain't over 'til it's ... oh please, it should have been over when the Oilers opened up 32-point, third-quarter lead.
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HOUSTON'S MOST HEARTBREAKING LOSSES
The 1986 NLCS between the Astros and MetsWith unhittable Mike Scott waiting to start Game 7, the Astros blew a 3-0 lead in the ninth inning of a heartbreaking 16-inning loss in Game 6.
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The 1986 NLCS between the Astros and Mets
With unhittable Mike Scott waiting to start Game 7, the Astros blew a 3-0 lead in the ninth inning of a heartbreaking 16-inning loss
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HOUSTON'S MOST HEARTBREAKING LOSSES
The 1983 NCAA basketball final between Houston and North Carolina StateLorenzo Charles ruined the Phi Slama Jama frat party with a last-second dunk in one of the biggest upsets in NCAA Tournament history.
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The 1983 NCAA basketball final between Houston and North Carolina State
Lorenzo Charles ruined the Phi Slama Jama frat party with a last-second dunk in one of the biggest
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HOUSTON'S MOST HEARTBREAKING LOSSES
The 1997 Western Conference Finals between the Rockets and the JazzHouston blew a 10-point lead in the final minutes, losing on a John Stockton 35-foot trey at the buzzer. Charles Barkley is still trying to close out on that pick.
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The 1997 Western Conference Finals between the Rockets and the Jazz
Houston blew a 10-point lead in the final minutes, losing on a John Stockton 35-foot trey at the buzzer.
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HOUSTON'S MOST HEARTBREAKING LOSSES
The 1981 NLDS between the Astros and the DodgersAfter building a 2-0 lead with thrilling last-at-bat wins in the Astrodome, the Astros went to Chavez Ravine and scored only two runs combined in three straight losses.
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The 1981 NLDS between the Astros and the Dodgers
After building a 2-0 lead with thrilling last-at-bat wins in the Astrodome, the Astros went to Chavez Ravine and scored only
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HOUSTON'S MOST HEARTBREAKING LOSSES
The 1979 AFC Championship game between the Oilers and the SteelersThere was no replay rule in those days, but yes, Mike Renfro was inbounds and it should have been a TD catch.
HOUSTON'S MOST HEARTBREAKING LOSSES
The 1979 AFC Championship game between the Oilers and the Steelers
There was no replay rule in those days, but yes, Mike Renfro was inbounds and it should have been a TD catch.
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HOUSTON'S MOST HEARTBREAKING LOSSES
Game 4 of 2015 ALDSThe Astros had a 6-2 lead and were six outs away from eliminating the Kansas City Royals and moving on to the ALCS. Instead, they give up seven runs in the final two innings and were forced to travel to Kansas City for Game 5 where they lost to the eventual World Series champions. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )
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Game 4 of 2015 ALDS
The Astros had a 6-2 lead and were six outs away from eliminating the Kansas City Royals and moving on to the ALCS. Instead, they give up seven runs in the
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HOUSTON'S MOST HEARTBREAKING LOSSES
The 1980 National League Championship Series between the Astros and PhilliesThe Astros had a 5-2 lead in the eighth inning of Game 5 with Nolan Ryan on the mound and their first trip to the World Series around the corner. It took only 25 years to turn that corner.
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The 1980 National League Championship Series between the Astros and Phillies
The Astros had a 5-2 lead in the eighth inning of Game 5 with Nolan Ryan on the mound and their
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HOUSTON'S MOST HEARTBREAKING LOSSES
The 2004 NLCS between the Astros and the CardinalsThe Astros built a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series, but couldn't close it out, not even with a rested Roger Clemens on the mound for Game 7.
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The 2004 NLCS between the Astros and the Cardinals
The Astros built a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series, but couldn't close it out, not even with a rested Roger Clemens on
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HOUSTON'S MOST HEARTBREAKING LOSSES
The 1979 Cotton Bowl between the UH and Notre DameSome dude named Joe Montana had the flu and was battling hypothermia in weather that had a minus-7 wind chill, but led the Fighting Irish to a 35-34 win from a 34-12 hole with seven minutes left.
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The 1979 Cotton Bowl between the UH and Notre Dame
Some dude named Joe Montana had the flu and was battling hypothermia in weather that had a minus-7 wind chill, but led the
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HOUSTON'S MOST HEARTBREAKING LOSSES
The 1977 Eastern Conference Finals between the Rockets and 76ersThe Rockets were robbed of a basket and a winner-take-all Game 7 by a dreadful charge call on a collision between John Lucas and Sir Laurence Olivier, er, I mean, Doug Collins in the final minute of Game 6.
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The 1977 Eastern Conference Finals between the Rockets and 76ers
The Rockets were robbed of a basket and a winner-take-all Game 7 by a dreadful charge call on a collision
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HOUSTON'S MOST HEARTBREAKING LOSSES
Game 5 of 2005 NLCSMinute Maid Park was rocking and the Astros were one out away from their first World Series when Cardinals star Albert Pujols crushed a Brad Lidge offering well over the train tracks at Minute Maid Park for a stunning three-run homer in Game 5 of the NLCS. The Astros, however, recovered to win Game 6 and make their first World Series.
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Game 5 of 2005 NLCS
Minute Maid Park was rocking and the Astros were one out away from their first World Series when Cardinals star Albert Pujols crushed a Brad Lidge offering
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HOUSTON'S MOST HEARTBREAKING LOSSES
Game 2, 1994 NBA Western SemifinalThe Rockets blew a 20-point fourth-quarter lead against Phoenix at the Summit, leading to the Chronicle's famous "Choke City" headline. The Rockets, however, embraced that headline and turned it into "Clutch City" and consecutive NBA championships from 1994-95.
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Game 2, 1994 NBA Western Semifinal
The Rockets blew a 20-point fourth-quarter lead against Phoenix at the Summit, leading to the Chronicle's famous "Choke City" headline. The
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Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer
PHOTOS: The best comebacks in modern sports history
Houston Astros Jose Altuve (27) watches the game from the dugout during Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, in Houston.
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Houston Astros Jose Altuve (27) watches the game from the dugout during Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday,
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WE GOT THIS: Houston Astros could prove to be comeback kids
Learn about some of the best comebacks in sports history in the slideshow above...
"What? Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
Wise words from a wise man that all of us in Astros orange and blue, coming on the heels of the Houston Astros finding themselves down 3-1 in the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox, should take to heart.
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There is much reason for the Houston Astros faithful to worry at the moment with the defending World Series champs facing elimination and an earlier-than-anticipated trip to the offseason deer lease.
"And it ain't over now. 'Cause when the goin' gets tough..."
But there is reason to be excited because if there is one thing that Houston sports has taught us natives over the past decades is that things can change quickly. Miracles can happen and fortunes can change.
Photo: Karen Warren/Staff Photographer
Astros manager A.J. Hinch asks for clarification after Houston Astros designated hitter Jose Altuve (27) was called out on a fan interference call during the first inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in Houston.
There is a good reason why one of Houston's many nicknames is Clutch City. At last check, the United States Postal Service even recognizes Clutch City as an acceptable name for Houston.
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Guys, even the federal government agrees we are Clutch City.
There are a handful of great Houston sports comeback stories to cling to now in this time of perceived darkness. Remember, we had to endure seasons of AAAA minor league baseball before we could even sniff the playoffs in 2015.
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Baseball is a cruel, cruel game where physics and geometry fight to bring a city to its knees but when its good, it's really good.
An Astros comeback, however treacherous as it may sound, would make whatever comes next all the more sweeter. And hey, the documentary about the comeback would be pretty awesome.
"...the tough get goin'! Who's with me? Let's go!"
Craig Hlavaty covers Houston history and pop-culture. Read him on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and on our subscriber site, HoustonChronicle.com. | craig.hlavaty@chron.com | Text CHRON to 77453 to receive breaking news alerts by text message
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