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Odell Beckham’s Insane Catch Reminds Every Bostonian David Tyree Happened

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) catches a one handed touchdown against by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39). Robert Deutsch/USA Today Sports

There you were, Patriots fan, enjoying the warm afterglow of Brady and company’s seventh straight win. With the game over, you went and had dinner with the family. Played with the kids before putting them to bed.

Then, you felt a great disturbance in The Force. Somehow,  you just knew something good was happening with the New York football Giants.

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His name is Odell Beckham Jr., and he’s quickly earned a reputation for being a pass-catching machine. But you? You’re a hardy New Englander, and this catch reminded you of someone else.

David Tyree. Now, that’s a name you’ve not heard in a long time.

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Before you give up and go over to the Dark Side, remember that the Helmet Catch happened in 2008 — almost seven years ago. Hopefully, you can see and appreciate Beckham’s phenomenal catch without reliving the pain of Super Bowl XLII.

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