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On ESPN's "100 Most Memorable Moments in the Past 25 Years," they revealed #61, and it was the D-Backs victory over the Yankees in the 2001 World Series, Game 7, Luiz Gonzalez (right, ESPN photo)'s single off Mariano Rivera with the bases loaded, Jay Bell coming in to score the winning run.

Just 61st?

A comeback against the postseason's most reliable closer ever?

An end to one of the greatest Game 7's in recent memory?

A moment of joy in a historical time period of mourning, grief and terrorism?

Surely this moment is mentioned when sports and September 11th are mentioned. This was the first major championship to be played after the WTC attacks. George W. Bush throwing out the first pitch in Game 3 -- a strike right down the middle, and giving the thumbs up to everyone. Rudy Guiliani in the stands of every game, wearing an FDNY hat. B-H Kim's meltdown in Game 4 and 5, blowing two saves that resulted in remarkable victories for the Yankees. Randy Johnson winning 3 of the games -- 1 in relief.

Wrongo, ESPN.
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