Everything Everywhere Daily The Greatest Comebacks of All Time
Jul 13, 2025
Dive into the exhilarating world of sports comebacks! Discover how Team Oracle USA pulled off an unforgettable victory in the 2013 America's Cup. Relive stunning recoveries in football and horse racing, and be amazed by extraordinary turnarounds in baseball, including the Detroit Tigers overcoming a 12-run deficit. The legendary 2004 ALCS duel between the Yankees and Red Sox is also explored, highlighting Boston's incredible comeback that ended an 86-year championship drought. Unpredictability and triumph make these stories unforgettable!
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Rarity of Legendary Comebacks
- Huge leads in sports are usually enough to guarantee victory but there are rare exceptions.
- These rare come-from-behind wins can become legendary due to their improbability and drama.
2013 America's Cup Comeback
- In the 2013 America's Cup sailing finals, Team Oracle USA came back from 1-8 down to win 9-8.
- Their 8 consecutive wins after being docked two points made their victory a 250-to-1 upset.
Horse Racing Dramatic Comebacks
- Kaleidoscopio overcame a 22-length deficit in a muddy 2013 Brooklyn Handicap horse race to win.
- Mind That Bird surged from last place halfway through the 2009 Kentucky Derby to win with a huge margin.