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2008 was a bittersweet year for New York sports. Early in the year, it saw the Giants make an incredible run in the playoffs, all the way to winning the Super Bowl in one of the NFL's biggest upsets. But 2008 also saw the final days of two stadiums, one more beloved than another, the rebuilding of the Knicks and Nets, playoff misses for both local baseball teams, the welcoming of a NFL great and several other compelling stories.
Giants Win the Super Bowl The Giants were an unlikely Super Bowl participant and facing the unbeaten Patriots, few gave them a chance. But, New York found a way to get to Tom Brady and they hit him, over and over again. Still, New England pulled ahead 14-10 with just under three minutes to play. Taking over on their own 17-yard line, Eli Manning led the team down the field, competing the legendary pass to David Tyree and then finding Plaxico Burress in the back of the end zone with 39 seconds remaining to give New York their third Super Bowl victory. Following the upset, New York City celebrated the team with a ticker tape parade. - Peter Trinkle (Left: AP/David J. Philip; Right: AP/Eric Gay)
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Best Giants victory ever. Therefore, best year in NY sports ever.
2008 is tied with 1994 as best NY sports year ever.
1986 was pretty good too. The Giants went 17-2 and won the Superbowl, and the Mets had their great season.
But the win over New England was better, which is why 2008 was "THE BEST NEW YORK SPORTS SEASON EVER."
At least for me.