The Audio Vault- The Debut of Magic Johnson
What did Andrew Salciunas find in the Vault today? Today Andrew played some great moments from the Eagles-Cowboys rivalry, the debut of Magic Johnson, and more. Here is the lineup…
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 17: Magic Johnson reacts after being introduced at halftime during the NBA All-Star game as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 17, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
(Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)What did Andrew Salciunas find in the Vault today? Today Andrew played some great moments from the Eagles-Cowboys rivalry, the debut of Magic Johnson, and more. Here is the lineup from today's Vault.
Randall Cunnigham Fakes Kneel Down And Tacks on Against the Cowboys
The Eagles-Cowboys Rivalry was perhaps never quite as fierce as it was under Buddy Ryan. Buddy fanned the flames of that hate more than anyone. And one of the most heated moments was when Buddy Ryan ran up the score against the Cowboys. The Eagles had the game won and could have knelt down to run out the clock. But instead, Buddy called for a fake Kneel down. The Eagles drew a pass interference call to get the ball down to the 1-yard line. And then they scored one final TD. Buddy wanted to run up the score in response to the scab game earlier in the year where the Cowboys players crossed the picket line, while the Eagles players were all striking, and ran up the score. So Buddy got his revenge by running up the score against the Cowboys starters.
Happy Birthday Leon Lett
It is Leon Lett's Birthday. And of course, Lett may be best known for one of the worst blunders in NFL history. Leon scooped up a Fumble, and was about to score, but slowed down, and a Bills player caught him from behind and knocked the ball out of their hands. The Ball went out the back of the End Zone, and it was a touchback for the Bills. It went from 7pts for the Cowboys, to the Bills getting the ball back.
Speeches From the Phillies Parade in 1980
It is the anniversary of the Phillies beating the Astros to advance to the World Series. And Andrew went deep into the Vault to find some audio from the Phillies parade that year. He found the speeches from Larry Bowa, and then from Tug McGraw, who seemed to be having a very good time, and gave a great speech where he told New York where they could stick it.
Magic Johnson's Debut
On this day in 1979, Magic Johnson made his NBA Debut with the Lakers. He scored 28 pts against the Clippers. And of course, he went on to become one of the best Point Guards in NBA history. To honor the date, Andrew gathered some of the best moments from his first game to play in The Vault today.
