Twenty-eight years ago today, with the 49th pick in the 1996 NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) select Amal McCaskill (@CoachAMcCaskill) from @MarquetteMBB on June 26, 1996 #mubb
For instance in 1987, obviously the Admiral was the clear cut No. 1 pick. But there wasn't a clear cut No. 2 pick.
Who was the best player not yet drafted after Robinson?
Some felt J.R. Reid might have went No. 2. Would taking a gamble on Mourning as a HS junior make sense?
In 1962, Wilt Chamberlain missed eight minutes the entire goddamn SEASON and that was because he got ejected one time. He was so worn out by the workload he averaged 50 points and 25 rebounds per game while fucking 33% of the people he met that year. Load management my ass.
Glen Combs, the Kentucky Rifle, played seven seasons in the ABA and was part of three All Star teams. He was also a member of the Stars ‘71 championship team.
Glen’s son, Chris, played college football at Duke before three years in the NFL with the Steelers and Jaguars.
Glen Combs, the Kentucky Rifle, played seven seasons in the ABA and was part of three All Star teams. He was also a member of the Stars ‘71 championship team.
Glen’s son, Chris, played college football at Duke before three years in the NFL with the Steelers and Jaguars.
When I started this account five years ago this week, I just wanted to have some fun talking 1970s baseball and maybe get a few hundred followers. But because of all of you, running the account has been even better than I expected. Thanks for following and Happy Anniversary!
It’s #OpeningDay !!
Nothing like it!
The kid is home and ready for a day of fun.
Everyone is wearing their lucky hat/jersey.
Can’t wait to see to Volpe and Walker make their MLB debuts.
I can smell the freshly cut grass, and the magical sound of batting practice as you walk through the tunnel entering the field.
The PA’s voice is at the perfect volume, reading through todays lineups.
It’s going to be a good day….
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Cumberland Posey is a Negro Leagues legend who owned the powerhouse Homestead Grays. He was also the first Black basketball player at Penn State and is the only person inducted into both the Baseball and Basketball Hall of Fame. He passed away 3/28/1946. #pittsburgh#history