RIP Willis Reed - one of my childhood heroes. I attended many of the games that year with my HS G.O. card before I left for Duke in August 1970.
His entry onto the court vs. Wilt's Lakers - hobbling as he joined his teammates - still resonates with me over 50 years later as an inspirational display of leadership, bravery, and camaraderie.
[Note the reference to the "New Garden", the short netting on the baskets, and Marv Alpert doing the broadcast.]
May he rest in peace and his memory be a blessing.
No. 19 - the "Captain"
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