Locker Room Celebrations

SI Staff | Jun 11, 2010

Locker Room Celebrations /

Locker Room Celebrations

Dustin Byfuglien and Jordan Hendry

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Jordan Hendry (left) and right wing Dustin Byfuglien pour champagne onto each other in the locker room after the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup with an overtime goal in Game 6.

Pierre Thomas, Reggie Bush, Lynell Hamilton and Mike Bell

New Orleans' Pierre Thomas, Reggie Bush, Lynell Hamilton and Mike Bell celebrate in the locker room with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV.

Hideki Matsui and Mariano Rivera

While this is the fifth World Series title for Mariano Rivera, it's the first for Hideki Matsui.

James Farrior

James Farrior embraces the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Steelers beat Arizona in Super Bowl XLIII.

Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce

Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce celebrate after their 131-92 drubbing of the Lakers, which earned all three their first NBA championship.

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic of Serbia waves his shirt over his head as he celebrates after winning the men's final match against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France at the 2008 Australian Open.

Vladimir Guerrero and Arturo Moreno

Vladimir Guerrero pours champagne over owner Arturo Moreno during a locker room celebration after defeating the Seattle Mariners, 7-4, to clinch the AL West title.

Clint Hurdle

Clint Hurdle looks like he is trapped in a car wash after the Rockies captured the 2007 National League pennant.

Cory Stillman and Mark Recchi

Cory Stillman pours champagne on teammate Mark Recchi as the team celebrates in their locker room after defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup hockey finals.

Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade is all smiles in the Heat locker room after defeating Dallas for the NBA Championship.

Martin St. Louis and Brad Richards

Tampa Bay Lightning players Martin St. Louis (left) and Brad Richards celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers, 2-1, to win the NHL's Eastern Conference.

David Ortiz

David Ortiz gets soaked during Boston's 2004 World Series celebration in St. Louis.

Derek Lowe and Bronson Arroyo

Mayhem ensues in the Red Sox locker room after the Red Sox defeated the Cardinals for their first World Series victory in 86 years.

Albert and Deidre Pujols

Albert Pujols celebrates with his wife, Deidre, in the Cardinals' locker room after St. Louis defeated the Dodgers in the NL Division Playoff.

Pedro Martinez

Pedro Martinez holds his friend and good luck charm Nelson De La Rosa during a celebration of the team's win over Anaheim in the American League Division Series.

Alex Rodriguez

Alex Rodriguez enjoys a champagne bath after the Yankees defeated the Twins in the American League Divisional Series.

David Robinson and Kevin Willis`

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David Robinson gets a champagne bath courtesy of Kevin Willis after the Spurs won the 2003 NBA Championship.

Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal

Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal celebrate their third straight NBA Championship with champagne and leather jackets.

Scotty Bowman and Brett Hull

Detroit head coach Scotty Bowman celebrates with Brett Hull and the Stanley Cup in the locker room after the Red Wings beat Carolina, 3-1, to capture the championship.

David Ortiz and A.J. Pierzynski

David Ortiz pours champagne over teammate A.J. Pierzynski's head after the Twins defeated Oakland in Game 5 of the AL Division Series.

Jorge Posada

Jorge Posada raises his arms in victory after the Yankees beat the Mets in the Subway World Series.

Vladimir Konstantinov, Viacheslav Fetisov and Igor Larionov

Vladimir Konstantinov holds the Stanley Cup in his lap and pours champagne for defenseman Viacheslav Fetisov, left, as center Igor Larionov looks on after the Red Wings beat the Capitals, 4-1, in Game 4 of the 1998 Stanley Cup Finals.

David Stern, Jerry Buss and Pat Riley

NBA Commissioner David Stern presents the championship trophy to Lakers owner Jerry Buss while Pat Riley and Kareem Abdul Jabbar look on after Los Angeles won the 1985 NBA Championship.

George Brett

George Brett (center, left) and teammates get cold champagne from a tub in the Royals locker room to celebrate after their World Series win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Guy Lafleur, Serge Savard and Yvan Cournoyer

Guy Lafleur (center), captain Serge Savard (left) and injured Yvan Cournoyer celebrate in the locker room with Lafleur's Conn Smythe Trophy (playoffs MVP) after defeating Boston in the 1977 Stanley Cup Finals.

Red Auerbach, Bill Russell and John Havlicek

Boston Celtics general manager Red Auerbach hugs Bill Russell and John Havlicek after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers to win the NBA Championship.

Lou Brock, Julian Javier and Bob Gibson

St. Louis Cardinals (from left) Lou Brock, Julian Javier and Bob Gibson celebrate after defeating the Red Sox in World Series Game 7.

Willie Mays

A teammate pours champagne over the head of Willie Mays in the locker room, to the delight of the assembled news media.

1954

Cleveland Browns QB Otto Graham (bushy hair, center) celebrates with teammates after defeating Detroit in the 1954 NFL Championship.

Mickey Mantle

Mickey Mantle and other Yankees celebrate in the locker room after winning the 1952 World Series.

Published Jun 11, 2010

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