1992 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Alpine skiing Alpine Skiing World Cup Men's overall season champion: Paul Accola, Switzerland Women's overall season champion: Petra Kronberger, Austria
American football Super Bowl XXVI – the Washington Redskins (NFC) won 37–24 over the Buffalo Bills (AFC) Location: Metrodome Attendance: 63,130 MVP: Mark Rypien, QB (Washington) Orange Bowl (1991 season): The Miami Hurricanes won 22-0 over the Nebraska Cornhuskers to win the AP Poll national championship Steve Emtman is the No. 1 pick in the 1992 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts June 25 – death of Jerome Brown (27), Philadelphia Eagles player, in a car crash Steve Young (American football), quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, wins the 1992 NFL MVP November 29 – Dennis Byrd of the New York Jets is paralyzed from a neck injury during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He made a recovery that bordered on the miraculous; although he would never play again, he would walk unassisted several months later. Gino Torretta of the Miami Hurricanes wins the Heisman Trophy, Davey O'Brien Award and Walter Camp Award
Association football June 26 – In Euro 1992, Denmark surprisingly won 2–0 over Germany at Nya Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden. November 25 - UEFA Champions League debuts with four opening day matches. December 5
Charlton Athletic FC return to The Valley after a seven year exodus playing at Selhurst Park and Upton Park, and a long struggle to return:
Charlton supporters formed a political party called 'The Valley Party' to contest the local May 1990 Greenwich elections on one single policy: to return to The Valley.
It was a lively debate about something which mattered deeply to the community, and using a professional poster campaign that startled the mainstream political parties, The Valley Part obtained 14,838 votes as the team slipped back into the Second Division. A modest proposal for The Valley was put together – and promptly delayed for six months by a strike in Greenwich’s planning department.
In April 1991, a scheme was at last approved. The final matches were counted down at Selhurst, only to have to report, mid-summer, that the new venue would not be The Valley but Upton Park.
The club had run out of time to get the ground ready for the start of the 1991/92 season. Weeks later it became clear it had also run out of money. The contractors had pulled off site because they had not been paid.
The financially stricken Norris quit the board. New directors Martin Simons and Richard Murray took up the slack, along with Roger Alwen, who had become chairman in 1989.
Yet another season rolled by until the club and fans came up with the Valley Investment Plan to contribute towards the necessary finance. It was launched in June 1992.
The scheme, which offered fans ten years of free or discounted tickets in return for an upfront payment, pulled in £1m, towards an eventual £4.5m bill. Another £1m was contributed as a grant by the Football Trust. Directors bravely stumped up the rest.
So finally, in December 1992, seven years, two months and two weeks after the “last” match at The Valley, the Addicks returned home, amid many tears and cheers, beating Portsmouth 1-0.
Athletics 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona, Spain July 25 – August 9. 1992 Winter Olympics held in Albertville, France February 8 – February 23 March 1 – Madina Biktagirova set a course record at the Los Angeles Marathon in a time of 2:26:23.
Australian rules football Australian Football League May 3 – Geelong beat Fitzroy's 1979 record score when they kick 37.17 (239) to Brisbane's 11.9 (75) August 23 – West Coast kick only 0.2 (2) to three-quarter time against on a waterlogged Western Oval for the lowest three-quarter-time score since 1953. September 26 – West Coast win the 96th AFL premiership, beating Geelong 16.17 (113) to 12.13 (85) Geelong kick a record total of 3,558 points during the season, beating their own record from 1989. Brownlow Medal awarded to Scott Wynd (Footscray)
Baseball World Series – Toronto Blue Jays won 4 games to 2 over the Atlanta Braves. The Series MVP is Pat Borders, Toronto. The Toronto Blue Jays became the first Canadian team to play in a World Series and the first non-American team to win the World Series.
AWARDS and HONORS
Most Valuable Player Dennis Eckersley, Oakland Athletics (AL) Barry Bonds, Pittsburgh Pirates (NL) Cy Young Award Dennis Eckersley, Oakland Athletics (AL) Greg Maddux, Chicago Cubs (NL) Rookie of the Year Pat Listach, Milwaukee Brewers (AL) Eric Karros, Los Angeles Dodgers (NL) Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award Dennis Eckersley, Oakland Athletics (AL) Lee Smith, St. Louis Cardinals (NL) Manager of the Year Tony La Russa, Oakland Athletics (AL) Jim Leyland, Pittsburgh Pirates (NL)
*College World Series Pepperdine Waves defeat Cal State Fullerton Titans 3–2 Phil Nevin of Cal State Fullerton Titans is named the tournaments Most Outstanding Player and awarded the Golden Spikes Award for college player of the year
Basketball European Cup – Partizan beats Joventut 71:70 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship – Duke Blue Devils wins 71–51 over Michigan Wolverines Christian Laettner is named Naismith College Player of the Year NBA Finals – Chicago Bulls win 4 games to 2 over the Portland Trail Blazers Most Valuable Player: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls Rookie of the Year: Larry Johnson, Charlotte Hornets Defensive Player of the Year: David Robinson, San Antonio Spurs Sixth Man of the Year: Detlef Schrempf, Indiana Pacers Most Improved Player: Pervis Ellison, Washington Bullets Coach of the Year: Don Nelson, Golden State Warriors All-NBA First Team: F – Karl Malone, Utah Jazz F – Chris Mullin, Golden State Warriors C – David Robinson, San Antonio Spurs G – Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls G – Clyde Drexler, Portland Trail Blazers All-NBA Second Team: F – Scottie Pippen, Chicago Bulls F – Charles Barkley, Philadelphia 76ers C – Patrick Ewing, New York Knicks G – Tim Hardaway, Golden State Warriors G – John Stockton, Utah Jazz All-NBA Third Team: F – Dennis Rodman, Detroit Pistons F – Kevin Willis, Atlanta Hawks C – Brad Daugherty, Cleveland Cavaliers G – Mark Price, Cleveland Cavaliers G – Kevin Johnson, Phoenix Suns All-NBA Rookie Team: Steve Smith, Miami Heat Larry Johnson, Charlotte Hornets Billy Owens, Golden State Warriors Stacey Augmon, Atlanta Hawks Dikembe Mutombo, Denver Nuggets NBA All-Defensive First Team: Dennis Rodman, Detroit Pistons Scottie Pippen, Chicago Bulls David Robinson, San Antonio Spurs Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls Joe Dumars, Detroit Pistons NBA All-Defensive Second Team: Larry Nance, Cleveland Cavaliers Buck Williams, Portland Trail Blazers Patrick Ewing, New York Knicks John Stockton, Utah Jazz Micheal Williams, Indiana Pacers National Basketball League (Australia) Finals: South East Melbourne Magic defeated the Melbourne Tigers 2–1 in the best-of-three final series.
Boxing
November 13 – Riddick Bowe won a 12 round decision over Evander Holyfield to win the undisputed heavyweight championship. Oscar De La Hoya won the only Gold Medal in the Barcelona Olympic Games for the United States. He turned pro shortly after.
Canadian football Grey Cup – Calgary Stampeders won 24–10 over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Vanier Cup – Queen's Golden Gaels win 31–0 over the St. Mary's Huskies
Cricket Cricket World Cup – Pakistan beat England by 22 runs
Cycling Giro d'Italia won by Miguel Indurain of Spain Tour de France – Miguel Indurain of Spain UCI Road World Championships – Men's road race – Gianni Bugno of Italy
Dogsled racing Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Champion – Martin Buser wins with lead dogs: Tyrone & D2
Darts Phil Taylor (darts player) won his second world title
The Professional Darts Corporation was formed but did not have its first world championship until 1993
Field hockey Men's Champions Trophy: Germany Olympic Games men's competition: Germany
Figure skating World Figure Skating Championships – Men's champion: Viktor Petrenko, CIS Ladies' champion: Kristi Yamaguchi, United States Pair skating champions: Natalia Mishkutenok & Artur Dmitriev, CIS Ice dancing champions: Marina Klimova & Sergei Ponomarenko, CIS
Gaelic Athletic Association Camogie All-Ireland Camogie Champion: Cork National Camogie League: Cork Gaelic football All-Ireland Senior Football Championship – Donegal 0–18 died Dublin 0–14 National Football League – Derry 1–10 died Tyrone 1–8 Ladies' Gaelic football All-Ireland Senior Football Champion: Waterford National Football League: Waterford Hurling All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship – Kilkenny 3–10 died Cork 1–12 National Hurling League – Limerick 2–6 beat Tipperary 0–10
Golf Men's professional Masters Tournament – Fred Couples U.S. Open – Tom Kite British Open – Nick Faldo PGA Championship – Nick Price PGA Tour money leader – Fred Couples – $1,344,188 Senior PGA Tour money leader – Lee Trevino – $1,027,002 Men's amateur British Amateur – Stephen Dundas U.S. Amateur – Justin Leonard European Amateur – Massimo Scarpa Women's professional Nabisco Dinah Shore – Dottie Mochrie LPGA Championship – Betsy King U.S. Women's Open – Patty Sheehan Classique du Maurier – Sherri Steinhauer LPGA Tour money leader – Dottie Mochrie – $693,335 The European team beat the United States team 11 points to 6 , to win the Solheim Cup for the first time.
Harness racing Pacer Artsplace voted "Harness Horse of the Year" North America Cup – Safely Kept United States Pacing Triple Crown races – Cane Pace – Western Hanover Little Brown Jug – Fake Left Messenger Stakes – Western Hanover United States Trotting Triple Crown races – Hambletonian – Alf Palema Yonkers Trot – Magic Lobell Kentucky Futurity – Armbro Keepsake Australian Inter Dominion Harness Racing Championship – Pacers: Westburn Grant Trotters: William Dee
Horse racing Steeplechases Cheltenham Gold Cup – Cool Ground Grand National – Party Politics Flat races Australia – Melbourne Cup won by Subzero Canada – Queen's Plate won by Alydeed France – Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe won by Subotica Ireland – Irish Derby Stakes won by St Jovite Japan – Japan Cup won by Tokai Teio English Triple Crown Races: 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Rodrigo de Triano The Derby – Dr Devious St. Leger Stakes – User Friendly United States Triple Crown Races: Kentucky Derby – Lil E. Tee Preakness Stakes – Pine Bluff Belmont Stakes – A.P. Indy Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships: Breeders' Cup Classic – A.P. Indy Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic – Paseana Breeders' Cup Juvenile – Gilded Time Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies – Eliza Breeders' Cup Mile – Lure Breeders' Cup Sprint – Thirty Slews Breeders' Cup Turf – Fraise
Ice hockey April 1 – The NHL had their first work stoppage as NHL players went on strike. The strike lasted only 10 days and the rest of the regular season games were played. Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's leading scorer during the regular season: Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins Hart Memorial Trophy for the NHL's Most Valuable Player: Mark Messier, New York Rangers Stanley Cup – Pittsburgh Penguins won 4 games to 0 over the Chicago Blackhawks Conn Smythe Trophy – Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins World Hockey Championship Men's champion: Sweden defeated Finland Junior Men's champion: Unified former USSR defeated Sweden Women's champion: Canada defeated the United States September 23 – Manon Rhéaume became the first woman to play in the National Hockey League during a pre-season game, and also the first woman ever to play in one of the Big Four Pro Sports.
Lacrosse The Buffalo Bandits defeat the Philadelphia Wings 11–10 in overtime to win the Major Indoor Lacrosse League championship
Motorsport
Radiosport Sixth Amateur Radio Direction Finding World Championship held in Siófok, Hungary.
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