the garden's defining moments

THE FIGHT OF THE CENTURY
MARCH 8, 1971

 
 
 

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

The first 10 episodes of the series will begin airing in early 2015 on MSG Network, with the final 10 rolling out at a later date.

 

List of Episodes:

  • "The Fight of the Century” – March 8, 1971
  • Bill Clinton Presidential Nomination – July 13, 1992
  • 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 U of C in Six OT Game – March 12, 2009