The Late Movies: Sports Celebrations


When my hometown team, the Philadelphia Phillies, won the World Series in 2008, I was at a small, crowded bar in my neighborhood. As the final out was called, the room erupted. I hugged my friend and then turned around and hugged at least 12 strangers before running outside and high-fiving every person I saw for the next two hours as the city’s largest street flooded with fans parading toward the stadium. I yelled so much that I was hoarse for the next two days.
Here’s a collection of clips of hardcore fans celebrating their teams’ victories in sports bars around the country. Tell us about your favorite sports victories in the comments!
Philadelphia Phillies
2008 World Series
New Orleans Saints
2009 Super Bowl victory
USA vs. Algeria
2010 World Cup
New York Giants
2008 Super Bowl
University of Kansas
2008 NCAA Championship
Chicago Blackhawks
2009 Stanley Cup