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Post by hchoops on Jun 12, 2024 9:26:15 GMT -5
“The hick from Cabin Crick” or
Zeke from Cabin Creek
Saw him in college and in Game 7 of the 1970 NBA finals.( the Knicks’ Reed limps onto the court. Clyde Frazier goes for 36 points and 19 assists in an easy win over Baylor, Chamberlain and West)
When asked why he practiced in a gym at night with the lights out, he said:”If you can shoot in the dark, you can shoot in the light.”
An all time great.
RIP
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Jun 12, 2024 10:05:59 GMT -5
One of the greats of all-time, a tremendous all-around player,
Chet Walker, a contemporary of Jerry West, also just passed away.
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Post by alum on Jun 12, 2024 10:20:18 GMT -5
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Post by longsuffering on Jun 12, 2024 10:52:26 GMT -5
The "Big O" Oscar Robertson is still with us at 85. That was a golden age of pro basketball. RIP Jerry West.
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Post by newfieguy74 on Jun 12, 2024 11:57:59 GMT -5
Elite talent, ultra competitor. I saw him interviewed maybe a year ago, and he said he's never gotten over losing all those Finals to the Celtics.
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Post by hchoops on Jun 12, 2024 13:51:45 GMT -5
Blaney and Shea (Jack the Shot was a freshman) 1958-59 team lost to WEST Virginia 96-90 that season.
Shea- 18
Blaney-16
West- 36, 15 rebounds
HC had been up 10 at the half.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Jun 12, 2024 16:06:09 GMT -5
The "Big O" Oscar Robertson is still with us at 85. That was a golden age of pro basketball. RIP Jerry West. Nah man, it was all "plumbers and firemen" back then. |
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Post by 78purple on Jun 14, 2024 11:39:02 GMT -5
One of the greats of all-time, a tremendous all-around player, Chet Walker, a contemporary of Jerry West, also just passed away. Chet Walker was a GREAT player....That '67 Philly team was one of the best ever, and broke up the Celtics' run a bit |
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Post by 78purple on Jun 14, 2024 11:42:35 GMT -5
“The hick from Cabin Crick” Saw him in college and in Game 7 of the 1970 NBA finals.( the Knicks’ Reed limps onto the court. Clyde Frazier goes for 36 points and 19 assists in an easy win over Baylor, Chamberlain and West) When asked why he practiced in a gym at night with the lights out, he said:”If you can shoot in the dark, you can shoot in the light.” An all time great. RIP Amazing fact.....he was the Final Four MVP and NBA Finals MVP......both on LOSING teams...........will never happen again |
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Post by hchoops on Jun 14, 2024 12:01:13 GMT -5
“The hick from Cabin Crick” Saw him in college and in Game 7 of the 1970 NBA finals.( the Knicks’ Reed limps onto the court. Clyde Frazier goes for 36 points and 19 assists in an easy win over Baylor, Chamberlain and West) When asked why he practiced in a gym at night with the lights out, he said:”If you can shoot in the dark, you can shoot in the light.” An all time great. RIP Amazing fact.....he was the Final Four MVP and NBA Finals MVP......both on LOSING teams...........will never happen again In the 1966 Final Four when Texas Western beat Kentucky in the championship game, Jerry Chambers was MOP despite his Utah Utes losing to Duke in the Consolation game. |
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Post by hchoops on Jun 14, 2024 12:20:23 GMT -5
Bill Bradley was MOP in the 1965 Dance despite Princeton finishing 3rd.
I believe that his 58 points in the consolation game is still the Final Four scoring record.
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Post by 78purple on Jun 14, 2024 12:36:54 GMT -5
Bill Bradley was MOP in the 1965 Dance despite Princeton finishing 3rd. I believe that his 58 points in the consolation game is still the Final Four scoring record. But I don't believe that either Bradley or Chambers was an NBA Finals MVP |
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Post by 78purple on Jun 14, 2024 12:37:47 GMT -5
“The hick from Cabin Crick” or Zeke from Cabin Creek Saw him in college and in Game 7 of the 1970 NBA finals.( the Knicks’ Reed limps onto the court. Clyde Frazier goes for 36 points and 19 assists in an easy win over Baylor, Chamberlain and West) When asked why he practiced in a gym at night with the lights out, he said:”If you can shoot in the dark, you can shoot in the light.” An all time great. RIP I think it was Zeke from Cabin Creek...... |
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Post by newfieguy74 on Jun 14, 2024 12:39:25 GMT -5
One of the greats of all-time, a tremendous all-around player, Chet Walker, a contemporary of Jerry West, also just passed away. Chet Walker was a GREAT player....That '67 Philly team was one of the best ever, and broke up the Celtics' run a bit Yes, I'm a lifelong Celtics fan and I feared that Philly team. Was Billy Cunningham on that team? |
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Jun 14, 2024 12:45:51 GMT -5
Crucis#1 must be busy - I've been waiting for him to chime in on Chet Walker.
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Post by 78purple on Jun 14, 2024 12:51:01 GMT -5
Chet Walker was a GREAT player....That '67 Philly team was one of the best ever, and broke up the Celtics' run a bit Yes, I'm a lifelong Celtics fan and I feared that Philly team. Was Billy Cunningham on that team? Yes along with Hal Greer, Wally Jones, Luke Jackson and Wilt..........what a team.......Beat Rick Barry and the Warriors in the Finals |
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Jun 14, 2024 12:55:12 GMT -5
Chet Walker was a GREAT player....That '67 Philly team was one of the best ever, and broke up the Celtics' run a bit Yes, I'm a lifelong Celtics fan and I feared that Philly team. Was Billy Cunningham on that team? Yes- you’ll no doubt remember Wilt Chet the Jet Hal Greer Luke Jackson Wali Jones Kangaroo Kid Billy Cunnngham Others Larry Costello Dave Gambee Matty Guokas Oops- didn’t see the previous post before I started typing Edit-typo, of course I know it was Matty not Marty and thanks for pointing out the typo |
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Post by Crucis#1 on Jun 14, 2024 16:54:08 GMT -5
Crucis#1 must be busy - I've been waiting for him to chime in on Chet Walker. It’s been a busy week.😊 Chet the Jet was indeed a smooth player. One of the first that I remembered hitting consistently from the corners in games at the old Comvention Hall, where the 76ers played. Convention Hall was a much larger version of the Worcester Auditorium. Back in 1965, during an NBA doubleheader, I sat in the same section on the floor with Chet Walker and Luke Jackson for game one, that was being played, before the 76ers took the floor for game 2. Games at Convention Hall during 1966 and 1967, were exceptional. Chet from the corner, Hal distributed the ball throughout, Wali with his behind the back passes,as well as making jackknife shots, Luke cleaning the boards, and Wilt scoring with a finger roll. And who can forget Dave Zinkoff. The voice of the 76ers. Fun would have been to put Dave, Johnny Most and Bob Fouracre in the same room to hear their stories from that era. I remember well those intense games with the Celtics. When the Celtics were ahead and the game was determined, in Philly, Coach Auerbach sat back in his chair, would light up a cigar, and a chorus of boos would ring throughout the Hall, with 12,000 + voices in unison calling out Red. Those were the days when the NBA was a pleasure to watch, as you followed players from college through the NBA draft and their career. |
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Post by Crucis#1 on Jun 14, 2024 17:00:10 GMT -5
Yes, I'm a lifelong Celtics fan and I feared that Philly team. Was Billy Cunningham on that team? Yes- you’ll no doubt remember Wilt Chet the Jet Hal Greer Luke Jackson Wali Jones Kangaroo Kid Billy Cunnngham Others Larry Costello Dave Gambee Marty Guokas Oops- didn’t see the previous post before I started typing It was Matty Guokas who played at St. Joe’s. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_GuokasBig rivalry back in the day was Matty vs. Bill Melchionni. Very intense Big 5 match ups. Billy also played on the 76ers team. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_MelchionniRegarding Billy Cunningham, a sizable contingent of 76er fans were upset, when he was drafted by the team, instead of Jim Washington, who played a Villanova. Philly back then, was a very parochial place when it came to local guys playing. |
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Post by hchoops on Jun 14, 2024 17:23:55 GMT -5
Billy C. was from my neighborhood in Brooklyn.
One famous incident happened when he brought his teammate, Wilton Norman C., to Billy’s house in the neighborhood.
A crowd of teens swarmed his car. Wilton handled it smoothly and gracefully, all too used to the attention.
Billy’s rep increased.
Trivia
Why did Billy C. not play a full senior HS season at Erasmus Hall ?
Not injured, sick, academically ineligible.or family problem
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Jun 14, 2024 17:48:45 GMT -5
Billy C. was from my neighborhood in Brooklyn. One famous incident happened when he brought his teammate, Wilton Norman C., to Billy’s house in the neighborhood. A crowd of teens swarmed his car. Wilton handled it smoothly and gracefully, all too used to the attention. Billy’s rep increased. Trivia Why did Billy C. not play a full senior HS season at Erasmus Hall ? Not injured or sick. Good trivia question- maybe he was in training to try out for US Olympic team as long jumper😊 |
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Post by hchoops on Jun 14, 2024 18:03:24 GMT -5
Billy C. was from my neighborhood in Brooklyn. One famous incident happened when he brought his teammate, Wilton Norman C., to Billy’s house in the neighborhood. A crowd of teens swarmed his car. Wilton handled it smoothly and gracefully, all too used to the attention. Billy’s rep increased. Trivia Why did Billy C. not play a full senior HS season at Erasmus Hall ? Not injured or sick. Good trivia question- maybe he was in training to try out for US Olympic team as long jumper😊 Cbnc |
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Post by 78purple on Jun 15, 2024 8:21:04 GMT -5
Yes, I'm a lifelong Celtics fan and I feared that Philly team. Was Billy Cunningham on that team? Yes- you’ll no doubt remember Wilt Chet the Jet Hal Greer Luke Jackson Wali Jones Kangaroo Kid Billy Cunnngham Others Larry Costello Dave Gambee Matty Guokas Oops- didn’t see the previous post before I started typing Edit-typo, of course I know it was Matty not Marty and thanks for pointing out the typo Thanks for the correction on Wali Jones......and, great trivia on the bench........I believe Guokas was coached by Jack Ramsey @ St. Joes before moving into the front office of that Sixers team |
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Post by 78purple on Jun 15, 2024 8:22:59 GMT -5
Yes- you’ll no doubt remember Wilt Chet the Jet Hal Greer Luke Jackson Wali Jones Kangaroo Kid Billy Cunnngham Others Larry Costello Dave Gambee Marty Guokas Oops- didn’t see the previous post before I started typing It was Matty Guokas who played at St. Joe’s. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_GuokasBig rivalry back in the day was Matty vs. Bill Melchionni. Very intense Big 5 match ups. Billy also played on the 76ers team. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_MelchionniRegarding Billy Cunningham, a sizable contingent of 76er fans were upset, when he was drafted by the team, instead of Jim Washington, who played a Villanova. Philly back then, was a very parochial place when it came to local guys playing. The Big 5 in those days was VERY intense....the Palestra was packed for doubleheaders every night......Channel 17 was appointment television |
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Post by 78purple on Jun 15, 2024 8:26:29 GMT -5
Crucis#1 must be busy - I've been waiting for him to chime in on Chet Walker. It’s been a busy week.😊 Chet the Jet was indeed a smooth player. One of the first that I remembered hitting consistently from the corners in games at the old Comvention Hall, where the 76ers played. Convention Hall was a much larger version of the Worcester Auditorium. Back in 1965, during an NBA doubleheader, I sat in the same section on the floor with Chet Walker and Luke Jackson for game one, that was being played, before the 76ers took the floor for game 2. Games at Convention Hall during 1966 and 1967, were exceptional. Chet from the corner, Hal distributed the ball throughout, Wali with his behind the back passes,as well as making jackknife shots, Luke cleaning the boards, and Wilt scoring with a finger roll. And who can forget Dave Zinkoff. The voice of the 76ers. Fun would have been to put Dave, Johnny Most and Bob Fouracre in the same room to hear their stories from that era. I remember well those intense games with the Celtics. When the Celtics were ahead and the game was determined, in Philly, Coach Auerbach sat back in his chair, would light up a cigar, and a chorus of boos would ring throughout the Hall, with 12,000 + voices in unison calling out Red. Those were the days when the NBA was a pleasure to watch, as you followed players from college through the NBA draft and their career. Great memories....Convention Hall was a great place to watch a game....you were literally on top of the action........Wilt vs Russell were epic matchups.........Wilt shooting 50 % from the line, shooting underhand.......Zink was the best....... |
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