New York, New York

New York's most iconic AND heart-stopping teams, in no particular order, with the theme being upsets:

1. 1969 Mets upset Orioles in World Series one season after losing 89 games

2. 1969-70 AFL Jets upset NFL Colts in Super Bowl III on the back of Joe Namath's guarantee

3. 1970 Knicks upset Lakers in 7 games with Clyde Frazier scoring 36 in final game and injured Willis Reed providing emotional lift

4. 2008 Giants upset Patriots in Super Bowl XVII on the strength of Eli Manning to David Tyree miracle helmet catch

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Editor's Notes: (1) It was cool to be alive in 1969/70 and (2) 1994 Rangers of Mark Messier guarantee fame and a 54-year drought would be on this list were it not for their being heavily favored against the Canucks to win the Stanley Cup.