Unforgettable Moments in American Sports History

With under a minute remaining in the 1982 NFC Championship, Joe Montana rolled right under pressure and launched a high pass into the end zone. Wide receiver Dwight Clark soared to snag the ball with his fingertips, securing the game-winning touchdown over the Dallas Cowboys.

The play, forever known simply as “The Catch,” sent the San Francisco 49ers to their first Super Bowl and marked the beginning of a football dynasty. More than just a game-winning moment, it symbolized a shift in power and became one of the NFL’s most cherished and replayed highlights.