Madison Square Garden - Notable Firsts and Significant Events

Notable Firsts and Significant Events

Further information: Events at Madison Square Garden

In 1980, the Garden hosted the first World judo championships for women, Jane Bridge (UK) in 48 kg won the gold medal. In 1990, Andrew Dice Clay became the only comedian in history to sell out Madison Square Garden two nights in a row. In 2009, MSG hosted the second longest NCAA men's basketball game when the Syracuse Orange and Connecticut Huskies went into six overtimes in the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament.

The Garden hosted the Stanley Cup Finals and NBA Finals simultaneously on two occasions: in 1972 and 1994.

MSG hosted the following All-Star Games:

  • 1973 NHL All-Star Game
  • 1994 NHL All-Star Game
  • 1998 NBA All-Star Game
  • WNBA All-Star Games in 1999, 2003, and 2006

MSG hosted the following championship rounds:

  • NBA Finals:
    • 1970: The Knicks won their championship at Madison Square Garden.
    • 1972
    • 1973
    • 1994
    • 1999: The San Antonio Spurs won their championship at Madison Square Garden.
  • Stanley Cup Finals:
    • 1972: The Boston Bruins won their championship at Madison Square Garden.
    • 1979
    • 1994: The Rangers won their championship at Madison Square Garden.

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