Mike Eruzione kissing his teammates. Doug Flutie jumping into the arms of an offensive lineman. Jim Valvano chasing his wolfpack around the court. Jose Bautista’s bat flip. These are some of the greatest moments in sports history. It’s not just the timing and the athletes that rose to the occasion that sold the moment as unreal, it’s the drama and emotion behind these occasions that make them endure.
Sports are all about emotion, for the players and the fans. Unquestionably, our biggest sports icons are the ones that often shown emotion. Perhaps that’s why Michael Jordan resonates so deeply in our culture.