Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann is brought down by Giants' Lawrence Taylor, 56, during second quarter action at R.F.K. Stadium in Washington on Monday, Nov. 18, 1985. Theismann injured his right leg during the play and was carried off the field. Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS/Anonymous
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David Tyree’s magical catch, which still seems impossible more than 12 years later. As does the Giants’ 17-14 win over the previously unbeaten Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.