The year 1994 consisted of Sports Championship winners Dallas Cowboys (NFL), Houston Rockets (NBA), New York Rangers (NHL)
HIGHLIGHTS
The
1994 Super Bowl was a rematch between the
Dallas Cowboys and the
Buffalo Bills, who had faced each other in the previous year's Super Bowl. This time, the Cowboys emerged victorious, winning their fourth Super Bowl in franchise history. Led by quarterback Troy Aikman, running back Emmitt Smith, and wide receiver Michael Irvin, the Cowboys offense was too much for the Bills to handle, as they outscored the Bills 30-13. The Cowboys defense also played well, limiting the Bills to only three field goals, while forcing four turnovers. The Cowboys' victory was the first of three consecutive Super Bowl wins, cementing their status as a dynasty of the
1990s.
The
1994 NBA Championship Final series between the
Houston Rockets and the
New York Knicks was a hard-fought battle. The Rockets, led by Hakeem Olajuwon, won the series in seven games. After dropping the first two games of the series on the road, the Rockets won the next four games at home to clinch their first championship in franchise history. Olajuwon was named series MVP, averaging 27.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 3.9 blocks per game. The Knicks, led by Patrick Ewing, put up a strong fight, but ultimately came up short in the end. This series was a great example of the Rockets' physical, defensive-minded style of play, which was a key factor in their championship victory.
The
1994 Stanley Cup championship series was a hard fought battle between the
New York Rangers and the
Vancouver Canucks. The series went to a full seven games, with the Rangers eventually coming out on top. The Rangers won the series 4-3, with the deciding game ending in a 3-2 victory. The Rangers were led by captain Mark Messier, who scored the game winning goal in the final game. The Canucks fought hard, but ultimately fell short. The Rangers were able to bring the Stanley Cup back to
New York for the first time in 54 years.