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Pennsylvania Sports Year In Review 1973 Highlights and Ends
The 1973 Pennsylvania sports scene opened with Roberto Clemente’s death and Joe Frazier losing the heavyweight title to George Foreman. The Pirates wilted without Clemente, while Frazier’s defeat signaled a shifting year. Steelers and Eagles endured injuries and coaching changes as Phillies, Flyers, and 76ers pursued improvement, with notable moments from Penn State wrestling and golf champion Johnny Miller.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Roberto Clemente
Joe Frazier
Clemente
Puerto Rico
United States
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Jamaica
Frazier
George Foreman
Thunder
Foreman
Joe Senseless
Steve Blass
Bill Virdon
Pittsburgh Steelers
Terry Bradshaw
Terry Hanratty
Steelers
Franco Harris
Penn State
Miami
Philadelphia Eagles
Mike
Rich Hebner
Virdon
Danny Murtaugh
Murtaugh
Willie Stargell
Abi
Philadelphia Phillies
Danny Ozark
Ken Brett
Wayne Twitchell
Greg Luzinski
Bill Robinson
del Unser
Bob Boone
Phillies
Brett
Dave Cash
Ron Schueler
Mike Schmidt
Mike Aerson
Kevin Loughery
American Basketball Association
New York Nets
Ivy Kosloff
76Ers
Gene Shue
Baltimore Bullets
Loughery
Walton
Penn
St. Joseph's
Providence
St. Joseph’s
St. John's
New York
Pitt
Johnny Miller
Oakmont Country Club
Pittsburgh
Billy Jean King
Ken Rosewall
Evonue Goolagong
Stan Smith