Celtics (44-15) vs. Utah (20-42) February 20, 1980 Salt Palace The Celtics' February road trip included a homecoming of sorts for Pete Maravich and Jeff Judkins. Pistol Pete's career had been derailed in Utah and nearly ended on an unceremonious note when Jazz coach Tom Nissalke relegated him to the bench for seven weeks and … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 60 vs. the Jazz
Sports Media Musings: Now And Then, Then & Now
Before You Ask Which Way You're Going, Remember Where You've Been As Glenn Ordway approached his final hour hosting "The Big Show" last Friday night, the competition and primary parties responsible for his unemployment (well, besides Ordway himself), "Felger and Massarotti," reflected on his career, his exile, and the business in general. Along with Chris Gasper, Michael Felger and Tony Massarotti gave a very appropriate … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Now And Then, Then & Now
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 59 vs. the SuperSonics
Celtics (44-14) vs. Seattle (44-16) February 17, 1980 King County Domed Stadium The Seattle SuperSonics reminded a national audience that the defending NBA champions were still the prohibitive favorite to win the championship. Though it was close, the Sonics fought past the Celtics, 109-108, scoring the final eight points of the game to complete a … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 59 vs. the SuperSonics
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 58 vs. the TrailBlazers
Celtics (43-14) vs. Portland (27-32) February 15, 1980 Memorial Coliseum The Celtics recovered from a loss in Phoenix with a 106-91 triumph in Portland. Boston built an 11-point lead by the half and cruised to their eighth win in the previous nine games. Following up from his 45-point outburst against the Suns, Larry Bird led … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 58 vs. the TrailBlazers
Sports Media Musings: The Mailbag, Chapter II
Welcome to the Monthly Sports Media Mailbag! Here are comments and emails from you, the readers, and comments from your favorite sports media personalities. To contribute to the mailbag, either shoot me an email at Hadfield.Ryan@gmail.com, hit me up on Twitter, or leave a response in the comments section of any one of my columns. … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: The Mailbag, Chapter II
Sports Media Musings: Everything Glenn Ordway
Before we get to everything WEEI and Glenn Ordway, I would like to take a moment to send my thoughts and prayers to Rich Shertenlieb and his wife, Mary, who was diagnosed with leukemia. As his co-host on the morning drive show, "Toucher and Rich," Fred Toettcher, pointed out several times, Rich is truly a great person. Most know of his … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Everything Glenn Ordway
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 57 vs. the Suns
Celtics (43-13) vs. Phoenix (37-20) February 13, 1980 Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Phoenix recovered from the Celtics' 42 points explosion in the third quarter and a twelve point deficit to come back and defeat the Celtics, 135-134. Larry Bird had his most impressive game in his rookie season, pouring in 45 points. The Suns gushed … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 57 vs. the Suns
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 56 vs. the Pistons
Celtics (42-13) vs. Detroit (14-42) February 10, 1980 Boston Garden The headline spoke for itself. PISTOL, BIRD BLAST PISTONS, 128-111 The Boston Globe printed what the 21st sellout crowd (a new franchise record) witnessed at the Garden. The pairing of Larry Bird and Pete Maravich led the Celtics to victory, humiliating the Pistons, 128-111, delivering … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 56 vs. the Pistons
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 55 vs. the Pacers
Celtics (41-13) vs. Indiana (27-29) February 8, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics continued to roll over the competition, squashing Indiana, 130-108, on New Bedford Night at the Garden. While Olympic boxing hopeful Andre McCoy was being honored and boxing fans were salivating over his future, the Celtics were busy winning their sixth straight game. This was … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 55 vs. the Pacers
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 54 vs. the 76ers
Celtics (40-13) vs. Philadelphia (39-14) February 6, 1980 Boston Garden In the team's most impressive win of the season, the Celtics began their post-All Star break schedule by destroying the mighty Philadelphia 76ers, 129-110, in front of a capacity crowd at the Garden. The win was particularly impressive as the C's allowed Julius Erving to … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 54 vs. the 76ers
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