15 Underdog Victories In Sports
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What are sports? Sports are physical activities that people do for fun and competition. There are many different types of sports, like swimming, running, soccer, and basketball. People play sports to stay active and have fun. Sports can also be a way to compete against others and make new friends. Some people play sports professionally, while others just play for fun. No matter why someone plays sports, it is a great way to get exercise and have fun.
There are moments in sports that defy logic and make typical underdog victories all the more special. Whether it's a tiny school with a fraction of the resources prevailing over a powerhouse, or an unexpected player leading his team to victory, these moments keep us coming back for more. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the most unforgettable underdog stories in sporting history. So sit back, relax, and enjoy remembering some of the sport's greatest Davidstrying to take down Goliath.
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![CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS. CHICAGO CUBS CRACKED.COM A tale of one city. In 1906, the Cubs won 116 games (A National League record that still stands), and had 147 more points than the White Sox (the largest gap in World Series history). Dubbed the Hitless Wonders, the White Sox beat the Cubs and became the first underdog to win the World Series.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/7/2/828072.jpg)
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![JOHN DALY В CRACKED.COM John Daly was called to fill in for Nick Price just days before the 1991 U.S PGA Championship. Не drove halfway across the country to play on a course he had never set foot on, but despite his rookie status and less than ideal preparation, the 25 year old won by 3 shots, and claimed his first of 2 majors.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/7/5/828075.jpg)
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![UPSET UPSETS MAN O'WAR BE GRACKED.COM Man o'War was a thoroughbred racehorse who is widely regarded as the greatest of all time. In the early 1900s, at the time of the Sanford Memorial Stakes, Man o' War had never lost a race, while a horse named Upset had 100-1 odds. If you name a horse Upset, you're hoping for an upset, and Man o'War was indeed upset by Upset.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/8/5/828085.jpg)
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![N.Y JETS VS BALTIMORE COLTS 12 GRAGKED.COM Jets quarterback Joe Namath grew up idolizing Colts' QB Johnny Unitas, and almost everyone expected the Colts to brush the Jets aside, as they had done to most teams that season. But in 1969, the Jets exposed the myth that the NFL was far superior than the little league AFL, beating the Colts 16-7 in Super Bowl III.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/8/3/828083.jpg)
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![GREECE VS BE EUROPE THEN igno CRACKED.COM In 2004, Greece entered the Euro tournament for the first time in 24 years. No one expected much, but their boring style beat France in the quarterfinals, Czech Republic in the semis, and the host-team Portugal in the final, sealing one of the most remarkable victories in the history of European soccer.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/7/6/828076.jpg)
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![THE PATRIOTS CRACKED.COM It's hard to imagine Tom Brady & The Patriots as underdogs, but Brady was the 199th pick in 2000 (with 6 QBs picked before him), and the Rams' Kurt Warner and Marshall Faulk had both recently been named NFL MVPs. Brady delivered an MVP performance in Super Bowl XXXVI, and beat the Rams 20-17 for his first of 7 championships.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/8/4/828084.jpg)
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![THE MIRACLE BE ON ICE 1Д CRACKED.COM In the 1980 Olympics, the men's hockey gold medal game was billed as David vs. Goliath because the U.S.S.R had won every gold since 1964. Team U.S.A was made up of amateurs and college players, and lost to U.S.S.R 10-3 in a pre-olympic exhibition game, but they won 4-3 in what will forever be known as The Miracle on Ice.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/8/2/828082.jpg)
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![JUAN MARTIN BE del POTRO - SOON AEGO CRACKED.COM Roger Federer is one of the best Tennis players of all time, and from 2003 to 2009, he won 14 majors, including 5 U.S Opens and 6 Wimbledon titles. In 2009, he was clearly favored to win his 6th U.S Open, but was beaten by 20 year old Argentinean Juan Martin del Potro, who has never won another major trophy.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/8/1/828081.jpg)
Source: bleacherreport
![BUSTER BE DOUGLAS CRACKED.COM What many call the biggest upset in all of sports, Mike Tyson entered the ring having won all 37 of his fights, and was without a loss for almost 5 years. At the Tokyo Dome, Tyson was clearly a heavy favorite, but James Buster Douglas (with a 29-4-1 record) shocked the world by knocking him out in the 10th round.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/7/3/828073.jpg)
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![N.Y GIANTS GIANTS WIN! S CRACKED.COM In 2008, the New England Patriots entered Super Bowl XLII with a perfect 19-0 record. A remarkable catch from David Tyree sparked a drive in the 4th quarter, and with just 35 seconds left, Eli Manning threw a touchdown pass for one of the biggest upsets in NFL history.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/7/4/828074.jpg)
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![HOLLY HOLM UFIL UFC MIN GRACKED COM In 2015, Ronda Rousey was the undefeated UFC Women's Bantamweight world champion, and her last 3 fights lasted 34,16, and 14 seconds. Not only was Holm just the 2nd fighter in UFC history to take Rousey past the 1st round, she knocked Rousey out in the 2nd round to end her 3 year reign as champion.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/7/9/828079.jpg)
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![VILLANOVA VS GEORGETOWN VILLANOVA 32 CRACKED.COM In 1985, the #1 seed Georgetown Hoyas had a 35-2 record, and were 9-point favorites over the Villanova Wildcats, who stumbled into the final with a meek 19-10 record. With a 66-64 win, Villanova had The Perfect Game in one of the greatest upsets in NCAA history, and remain the lowest seed (8) to ever win a national championship.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/8/6/828086.jpg)
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![2011-12 BE L.A KINGS LA Form CRACKED.COM The Kings struggled to score all season, changed coaches, and stumbled into the playoffs as the 8th seed. Miraculously, they finished the playoffs with a 16-4 record, became the 1st team to take a 3-0 lead in all 4 series, the 1st to start the playoffs by going 10-0 away from home, and the 1st (and only) 8th seed team to win the Stanley Cup.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/8/0/828080.jpg)
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![THE MIRACLE METS Mets Nets Mets 53 F 8 CRACKED.COM The N.Y Mets were last or 2nd last in the division for their 7 seasons, but in their 8th in 1969, they won the pennant and faced the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series. The O's won 109 games that year (an AL record that remained unbroken until 1998) but the Mets won the series 4-1 in one of the most stunning upsets in sports history.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/7/7/828077.jpg)
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![LEICESTER B the CHAMPIONS BARCLAYS BARCLAYS CARCLAYS 2015/16 BARCLAYS SALT ANDS KING KIA 21 2 AYS Game GRACKED.COM Called the fairytale underdog story of the century, Leicester City had 5000-1 odds stacked against them to win the Premier League in 2016. The world watched in disbelief as the Premier League minnows successfully beat much richer and bigger clubs to be crowned champions.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/7/8/828078.jpg)
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