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The Shot, the Spectrum, and the official who got it right: Christian Laettner’s moment, 30 years later

Laettner's unforgettable shot, which sent Duke to the Final Four and shattered Kentucky's dreams, made it out of his hands by two-tenths of one second. Game official Tom Clark had the call.

Christian Laettner of Duke celebrates after hitting one of the most famous buzzer beater's of all time to defeat Kentucky 104-103 in overtime during the NCAA tournament East Regional final at the Spectrum in South Philly Mar. 28, 1992.
Christian Laettner of Duke celebrates after hitting one of the most famous buzzer beater's of all time to defeat Kentucky 104-103 in overtime during the NCAA tournament East Regional final at the Spectrum in South Philly Mar. 28, 1992.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
    by Frank Fitzpatrick, For The Inquirer
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