Jan 11, 1970; New Orleans, USA; FILE PHOTO; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall (70) on the sideline against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl IV at Tulane Stadium. The Chiefs defeated the Vikings 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
Most Famous Sports Blooper of all Time? Well, it happened on this date in 1964 in San Fransisco. The Vikings led the 49ers 27-17 in the 4th quarter and it seemed Minnesota was on its way to a W! And to make matters worse for the 49ers, they fumbled the ball and the Vikings Jim Marshall recovered it. He started running to the end zone. However, it was the wrong end zone and everybody but Marshall knew it. The 49ers were awarded a 2 point safety on the play. But the good news for Marshall is that the Vikings held on to win 27-22.
MOST FAMOUS SPORTS BLOOPER
By the way, despite the blooper that he is known for, Marshall was a very good player. He played 20 years, made two Pro Bowls and helped lead the Vikings to many Super Bowl appearances.
QUIZ TIME
- After running the wrong way what was Jim Marshall’s new nickname?Wrong Way Jim Marshall
- This muscle bound outfielder once let a flyball bounce off his head and over the wall for a home run? Jose Canseco
- This former Cowboys quarterback once famously botched a snap while holding for what would have been a game tying extra point. Who was it? Tony Romo
- This Cowboy was returning a fumble for a TD in Super Bowl XXVII and started to celebrate by holding the ball away from his body. He was hit at the one yard line and fumbled through the end zone for a touchback. Who was it? Leon Lett.
- This Michigan Wolverine once called a timeout in the Final Four when he didn’t have any left? Chris Webber
- This Celtics player, and now ESPN personality, once passed a ball to a referee? Kendrick Perkins
- This Jets QB is best know for a Butt- fumble? Mark Sanchez
- Four times in MLB history an outfielder lost track of outs and handed the ball to a fan after making a catch with a runner on base and less than 3 outs. Can you name one of them? Milton Bradley, Larry Walker, Trot Nixon, Damon Hollins
- Not once, but twice, this NFL was racing for the endzone when he began celebrating too early by flipping the ball away…at the one yard line. Who was it? DeSean Jackson
- This NFL kicker wildly celebrated his field goal but tore his ACL while doing so. Who was it? Bill Gramatica
