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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.
Farewell to Yankee Stadium It was the first sports venue to be known as a "stadium" and through the years Yankee Stadium bore witness to some of the most spectacular moments in sports history. On the night of September 21st, the Yankees closed their famous stadium for good, beating the Baltimore Orioles 7-3. Andy Pettitte got the last win, Mariano Rivera the last save and Jose Molina the last home run. Derek Jeter led his teammates in a lap around the field as "New York, New York" blared over and over again with the crowd joining in. - Peter Trinkle (AP)
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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.