Top 10 greatest American sports moments ranked by Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Yahoo Sports has released a ranking of the top 10 greatest American sports moments, celebrating pivotal events from various sports. Highlights include George W. Bush's first pitch at the 2001 World Series, Babe Ruth's iconic home run gesture in the 1932 World Series, and Tiger Woods' memorable chip-in at the 2005 Masters. Additional moments featured are the Boston Red Sox's historic comeback in the 2004 ALCS and David Tyree's crucial catch in Super Bowl XLII. This list offers a mix of moments that transcended their respective sports, bringing together fans and shaping American culture.
- •George W. Bush throws the first pitch at the 2001 World Series.
- •Babe Ruth allegedly calls his shot in the 1932 World Series.
- •Tiger Woods chips in at the 2005 Masters to win.
- •Boston Red Sox overcome a 3-0 series deficit in the 2004 ALCS.
- •David Tyree's helmet catch aids Giants' victory in Super Bowl XLII.
- 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — What are the Top 10 Greatest American Sports Moments?
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