The greatest comeback in sports?

Feb 11th, 2017 10:32 pm

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Woodbridge905 [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 5, 2010; 2347 posts; 370 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 11th, 2017 10:32 pm

Which one of these do you consider to be the greatest come-back in sports?

-Boston Red Sox coming back from 3-0 in 2004 to win their first World Series in 86 years

-Cleveland Cavaliers beating the Golden State Warriors in the 2016 NBA finals, after being down 3-1 in the series and having to come from behind in game 7 as well.

-The historic Super Bowl we witnessed last week, where I won't even have to go into details.

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Feb 11th, 2017 10:40 pm

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Woodbridge905 [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 5, 2010; 2347 posts; 370 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 11th, 2017 10:40 pm

I forgot to mention the 2005 Champions League final where Liverpool was down
0-3 and scored 3 goals in the second half and force ET and then won it in SO. One of the greatest comeback stories in soccer.

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Feb 14th, 2017 10:44 am

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TheRealVinsanity: Deal Fanatic; Nov 16, 2011; 7252 posts; 517 upvotes

Feb 14th, 2017 10:44 am

Definitely the 2017 Super Bowl =)

Feb 14th, 2017 12:43 pm

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Mylocosta: Sr. Member; Jan 30, 2017; 856 posts; 213 upvotes

Feb 14th, 2017 12:43 pm

Liverpool down 3 - 0 and won the Champions League title.

Feb 14th, 2017 12:49 pm

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Evil Baby: Deal Expert; Mar 18, 2005; 22720 posts; 4338 upvotes; Niagara Falls

Feb 14th, 2017 12:49 pm

No love for the Leafs? Down 3 - 0 in the Stanley Cup finals to Detroit and managed to win the cup.

+1

Feb 14th, 2017 1:41 pm

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joeyjoejoe: Deal Guru; May 9, 2006; 12393 posts; 3066 upvotes

Feb 14th, 2017 1:41 pm

Woodbridge905 wrote: ↑ Which one of these do you consider to be the greatest come-back in sports?

-Boston Red Sox coming back from 3-0 in 2004 to win their first World Series in 86 years

-Cleveland Cavaliers beating the Golden State Warriors in the 2016 NBA finals, after being down 3-1 in the series and having to come from behind in game 7 as well.

-The historic Super Bowl we witnessed last week, where I won't even have to go into details.

Boston came back from 0-3 against the Yankees in the ALCS, not the World series (which was a sweep).

My vote goes to the 2017 Super Bowl. The reason being, the odds of a comeback was roughly <1% for most of the game. It pretty much stayed that way until the 4th quarter. In comparison a 0-3 comeback when the teams are considered equal strength is 6.25%. A team that is a typical underdog (let's say 40% chance of winning a game), the chances of coming back from 0-3 is 2.6%.

Feb 17th, 2017 3:05 pm

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Psychopathetic: Deal Addict; Jun 29, 2010; 1290 posts; 474 upvotes

Feb 17th, 2017 3:05 pm

The Comeback was an NFL playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and the Houston Oilers played on January 3, 1993. It featured the Bills recovering from a 32-point deficit to win in overtime, 41–38, and as of February 2017 it remains the largest comeback in NFL history.

Feb 17th, 2017 4:06 pm

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sharpshooter88: Deal Addict; Feb 3, 2011; 3123 posts; 990 upvotes

Feb 17th, 2017 4:06 pm

Evil Baby wrote: ↑ No love for the Leafs? Down 3 - 0 in the Stanley Cup finals to Detroit and managed to win the cup.

This gets my vote.
I'd also say 2012 Bruins coming back from 4-1 in game 7 to win in OT against the Leafs. But that would be the WORST comback for a Leafs fan like me.

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Feb 18th, 2017 6:13 am

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webshark: Deal Addict; May 22, 2016; 2390 posts; 618 upvotes; Ontario

Feb 18th, 2017 6:13 am

Man utd 1999

Feb 20th, 2017 9:02 am

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trini: Deal Fanatic; Nov 28, 2002; 6272 posts; 364 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 20th, 2017 9:02 am

Liverpool!
It ws AC Milan they were facing not some mediocre team.

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Feb 28th, 2017 9:57 am

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Hairball: Deal Fanatic; Jan 14, 2004; 9685 posts; 761 upvotes; Markham

Feb 28th, 2017 9:57 am

sharpshooter88 wrote: ↑ This gets my vote.
I'd also say 2012 Bruins coming back from 4-1 in game 7 to win in OT against the Leafs. But that would be the WORST comback for a Leafs fan like me.

It's actually 2013, but yes....

Mar 5th, 2017 5:37 pm

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UrbanPoet: Deal Expert; Jan 27, 2004; 48419 posts; 11716 upvotes; T.O. Lotto Captain

Mar 5th, 2017 5:37 pm

I say... 2016 NBA finals. Basketball/NBA especially... Has always been a sport where you pretty much know who the winner is. The nature of the game doesn't allow for many Cinderella stories or amazing "wtf... I didn't see that coming" type of wins.
I think they won it all because of the determination and sheer will of LeBron James... coupled with his unusual athleticism. Where as... Golden state had a pretty good team. But their #1 was a person of sheer will and determination. Curry is an amazing player. His athleticism is good for what he is.. a professional athlete. But I see him more of a person who just has an insane amount of skill and finesse.

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Mar 5th, 2017 9:11 pm

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tranquility922: Deal Expert; Sep 21, 2010; 15185 posts; 4624 upvotes; Montréal

Mar 5th, 2017 9:11 pm

Meh, definitely NOT this yr's SB. It's more a massive self-implosion instead of a 'comeback'. Brain fart after brain fart, the Falcons gifted even the chance for a coming back. What a joke. They should perform seppuku, dunno how they can take waking up every morning.

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Mar 8th, 2017 5:12 pm

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Woodbridge905 [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 5, 2010; 2347 posts; 370 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 8th, 2017 5:12 pm

There you have if, we may have witnessed the greatest comeback, at least in soccer!

What a comeback by Barcelona!!!! Needing to win by 5 goals at least, they win 6-1 , with 3 goals coming after 90th minute or so...

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Mar 9th, 2017 9:40 am

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Typhoonz: Deal Addict; Nov 12, 2011; 4209 posts; 465 upvotes; Niagara-on-the-Lake

Mar 9th, 2017 9:40 am

Woodbridge905 wrote: ↑ There you have if, we may have witnessed the greatest comeback, at least in soccer!

What a comeback by Barcelona!!!! Needing to win by 5 goals at least, they win 6-1 , with 3 goals coming after 90th minute or so...

Now my vote for greatest come back. What a game. Not a supporter of Barca (wanted PSG to go through), but have to give it to them.

Mar 9th, 2017 10:39 am

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bobcat99: Deal Guru; Jul 20, 2006; 10909 posts; 4136 upvotes

Mar 9th, 2017 10:39 am

sharpshooter88 wrote: ↑ This gets my vote.
I'd also say 2012 Bruins coming back from 4-1 in game 7 to win in OT against the Leafs. But that would be the WORST comback for a Leafs fan like me.

That would be in 2013 but yes as a great as it was it would rate as the worst comeback for me. Up to now every 4-1 leads gives me bad memories.

Apr 1st, 2017 9:04 pm

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azn_dan: Deal Addict; Feb 10, 2006; 3551 posts; 908 upvotes

Apr 1st, 2017 9:04 pm

Woodbridge905 wrote: ↑ There you have if, we may have witnessed the greatest comeback, at least in soccer!

What a comeback by Barcelona!!!! Needing to win by 5 goals at least, they win 6-1 , with 3 goals coming after 90th minute or so...

This is exactly the greatest comeback. /thread

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