Ex Saluki Frazier Ends Knicks Era and Finds Peace
Ex Saluki Clyde Frazier recalls his rise with the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Salukis and early Knicks glory. He describes a life of wealth and fame in New York, a back injury and team declines leading to retirement and retreat. He notes his 1977 marriage end and signing of Jim Cleamons to the Knicks.
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Associated Press
Clyde
East Side
New York
Walt Frazier
Joe Namath
Namath
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Salukis
Madison Square Garden
New York Knicks
Knicks
Cool Clyde
Willis Reed
Dave DeBusschere
Jim Cleamons
Frazier’s Garden night crowns Knicks star and soul-searching
Walt Frazier, once a Cavaliers castoff, reflected on his career as his No. 10 was retired at Madison Square Garden. He spoke of growth from ego to humility, the trade that shaped him, and his new focus on giving back to fans and especially children. The ceremony honored a career marked by talent, turbulence, and a lasting bond with the Knicks.
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Frazier
Cleveland
Bill Fitch
Cavaliers
Stan Albeck
Cavs
Walt Frazier
Madison Square Garden
Willis Reed
Knicks
Clyde
New York
Du Quoin plans new race if Hambo funding fails
Du Quoin State Fair officials seek state legislative support to reroute funding for a new harness race in 1981 if the Hambletonian moves to New Jersey. Governor and Agriculture Department backing noted, with about 500000 dollars needed, contingent on General Assembly action and continued racing at Du Quoin.
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du Quoin State Fair
Hambo
Alan Fredman
Southern Illinoisan du Quoin State Fair
Hambletonian Society
Meadowlands
East Rutherford
N.J
du Quoin
Illinois
Bartosik
General Assembly
Fair
Curt Greene
Springfield
Department of Agriculture
Department
Greene
James Thompson
Carrier Mills native leads Badgers coach to success at Wisconsin
Carrier Mills native Bill Cofield, the University of Wisconsin basketball coach, reflects on pressure and progress as he guides the Badgers to a 4-2 season. From Carrier Mills to Lincoln University and Racine Wisconsin, Cofield’s career spans multiple colleges, becoming the first Black head coach in the Big Ten and building toward post-season possibilities.
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Carrier Mills
Alan Fredman
Southern
Cofield
Wildcat
Harrisburg
Norris City
A. K. ‘‘Kaye
Willis
University of Alabama- Huntsville
Madison
Wis
Big Ten
Badgers
Michigan State
Minnesota
Wisconsin
McKendree College
Lebanon
H. E. Davis
Cleveland
Cleveland East Technical High School
Kentucky State University
Kentucky State
University of Kentucky
Lincoln University
Pennsylvania
Fore
Prairie View A&m
Texas
University of Racine
University of Virginia
Terry Holland
Ralph Sampson
Gopher
Badger
John Powless
Pardee Named NFL Coach of the Year by AP
New York AP reports Jack Pardee was chosen as NFL Coach of the Year after guiding the aging Washington Redskins to within a whisker of a division title. Pardee secured 30 of 84 AP votes from a national panel of sports writers and broadcasters.
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New York
Jack Pardee
Washington Redskins
Associated Press
Pardee
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