the garden's defining moments

SYRACUSE VS. CONNECTICUT
MARCH 12, 2009

 
 
“I’ve been involved in a thousand-plus games in terms of coaching and a bunch as a player...it’s still the best game I’ve ever been in.”
— Jim Boeheim
 

 

The Garden's Defining Moments is a 20-part documentary series celebrating  the greatest moments at Madison Square Garden throughout the venue's 135-year history.

There were over 145 interviews conducted for the series. Guests include Bill Clinton, Ringo Starr, Jon Bon Jovi, Phil Jackson, Jim Boeheim, Jim Calhoun, Rudy Giuliani, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Wayne Gretzky, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Pat Riley, Spike Lee, Mike Tyson, Patrick Ewing, Leon Russell, Hulk Hogan, Mark Messier, George Foreman, Willis Reed  and more. 

All 20 episodes have premiered and continue to air on  MSG Network.

 

List of Episodes:

  • Bill Clinton Presidential Nomination – July 13, 1992
  • The “Fight of the Century” – March 8, 1971
  • Pope John Paul II Visits The Garden – October 3, 1979  
  • “The Great One” Retires – April 18, 1999
  • The Concert for New York City – October 20, 2001
  • Marilyn Monroe Sings Happy Birthday to JFK – May 19, 1962
  • The Concert for Bangladesh – August 1, 1971
  • WrestleMania I – March 31, 1985
  • The Dunk – May 25, 1993
  • Madison Square Garden Opens – May 31, 1879
  • Knicks Win First Championship – May 8, 1970
  • Marciano Defeats Louis – October 26, 1951
  • Knicks vs. Celtics 1973 Eastern Conference Finals – April 22, 1973
  • Rangers vs. Canucks 1994 Stanley Cup Finals – June 14, 1994
  • Larry Johnson’s 4-point Play – June 5, 1999
  • Benefit Concert for Hurricane Katrina – September 20, 2005
  • 12-12-12 – December 12, 2012
  • Ewing’s Putback Sends Knicks to Finals – June 5, 1994
  • Matteau! Matteau! Matteau! – May 27, 1994
  • Syracuse Defeats UCONN in Six OT Game – March 12, 2009