Top 10 Most Iconic Sports Photos of All Time

Muhammed Ali was truly him. The way he absolutely dominated Sonny Liston proved to be a pivotal moment in his career, showing his confidence and challenge to establish himself as the top boxer of all time with his dominant and fearless personality.

Also, just the cultural context of it happening in the 1960s during the whole civil rights movement in America is important. Ali kind of broke the barrier and resonated with those who felt oppressed at the time.

This photo just represents the underdog mentality, as the Americans pulled off arguably the greatest upset ever, beating the Soviets in the middle of the Cold War too.

This photo just brings national unity and feelings of triumph against all odds. Even generations later, this moment is still talked about just because the cultural impact was truly so massive. Also, who can forget Al Michaels' call: "Do you believe in miracles? YES!"

The Giants winning this Super Bowl is one of the most fascinating Cinderella runs of all time. It was so improbable, especially with a crucial play like this happening.

This photo really captures the unlikely nature of this whole Giants Cinderella run, to be honest. It ended what would have been the second ever undefeated championship team in NFL history.

Michael Jordan's last shot perfectly encapsulates his reign of dominance and competitive drive. His game-winning shot with 5.2 seconds left in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals was so clutch and a shot that really defined his legacy as a winner.

It really was the cherry on top of the dynasty run, ending in a championship for the true GOAT.

I think the most iconic Michael Jordan picture is this one simply because it's a display of his raw athleticism and talent, but also it solidified the entire Air Jordan brand as a whole, making everybody want to emulate Jordan even more.

It's crazy to think the cultural impact this photo had just on the brand alone.

Usain Bolt was just different. He was undoubtedly the best sprinter in the world at the time, and this photo just summarizes him cementing his legacy, winning gold in the 200m and 100m events that year, and the third consecutive time he's done that, which is a feat no other athlete has ever accomplished.

"The Catch" was a defining moment in 49ers franchise history and the NFL itself. This catch in particular sent the Niners to their first Super Bowl and led to the eventual dynasty for the rest of the 1980s.

It established the legacy of Joe Montana and defined Dwight Clark's career. It was a moment that changed the course of NFL history.

I honestly can't believe this catch happened over a decade ago now. I remember this catch was a viral sensation when it happened. This was around the time social media was a big thing.

This kind of catch was honestly unprecedented and really set up a whole trend. It cemented OBJ's status as an elite wide receiver for a few seasons. While not mentioned as much now, this picture just captures the raw, unmatched talent and shows how the game has evolved over the years.

While I'm not the biggest golf fan, Tiger Woods winning the Masters Tournament in 2019 was significant. He had been dealing with injuries and a whole lot of other drama outside of golf.

It ended an 11-year drought of no major tournament wins. It's a testament to his perseverance and determination to come back after his struggles.