FLUSHING, NY - OCTOBER 27: The New York Mets celebrate after winning game 7 of the 1986 World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Shea Stadium on October 27, 1986 in Flushing, New York. The Mets won the series 4-3.
Any sports fan will tell you that the reason they enjoy a certain sport or root for a particular team is because they have built an emotional connection to it over time. The connection begins when you’re young and continues on. It’s a loyalty that carries you through both good seasons and bad.
VOTE: 80 Essential Hits From The ’80s
Having grown up locally in the 80’s, my favorite sports moments are etched in my memory and have a bit of a home team lean. Here are my Top 5 Sports Moments of the 80’s: