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It's time to show Big E some love!

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by crash5179, Aug 3, 2013.

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  1. crash5179

    crash5179 Member

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    Look, I just can't bring myself to show love to a Celtic and a two time... Well you know the rest. 80 & 86 were such bitter sweet seasons.
     
    #41 crash5179, Aug 4, 2013
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    Touché
     
    #42 crash5179, Aug 4, 2013
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    crash5179 Member

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    I'm jealous! I remember when it happened and all the excitement but I honestly do not even remember watching it on TV. I wasn't even in JR High yet.
     
    #43 crash5179, Aug 4, 2013
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    That game I did see! On TV and also the next game which shall not be mentioned.
     
    #44 crash5179, Aug 4, 2013
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    Yeah, I watched that on TV too. Phi Slama Jama vs Doctors of Dunk. I've never seen a college game with so many high flying dunks.

    [​IMG]

    A nice article here:

    http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=jamfest83
     
    #45 Easy, Aug 4, 2013
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    Watching The Big E and his teammates at Delmar Fieldhouse was my introduction to basketball We'd sit behind the UH bench fifteen feet away from the players.
     
    #46 giddyup, Aug 5, 2013
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    I can't believe the Rockets haven't retired Hayes jersey. Dunno what's up with that.
     
    #47 Lynus302, Aug 5, 2013
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    Man thanks for the memory lane on Otis Birdsong...
     
    #48 T_Man, Aug 5, 2013
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    My dad was at the Astrodome Game of the Century when he was a student at UH. The main thing I recall is being stuck at home with a sitter. We've still got the game program...and in recent years (relatively speaking) have had it autographed by Big E, Guy V, Don Chaney, and a few others.

    Big E definitely deserves the long-term love on multiple levels.
     
    #49 varuscelli, Aug 5, 2013
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    #50 T_Man, Aug 5, 2013
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    Guy V. said E was the greatest player in SWC history. That's good enough for me.
     
    #51 declan32001, Aug 5, 2013
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    "When you really make it big your on Hayes Sreet"......:)

    <iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WCGI_O0WkLs?feature=player_detailpage" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
    .......
    .......
    .......
     
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    He was a genius. Great player,I absolutely love him.
    A true Houston Rocket.
     
    #53 saleem, Aug 5, 2013
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    Met him once. Good Guy.
    Fixed his girl friend's computer . . . .
    I saw this tall brother sitting on the couch.
    LOUNGING is a better word . . . his feet was on one end
    his head was on the other . . .and he seems to be sitting up right
    I was like d*mn that old dude is TALL!!

    Then I recognize him as THE BIG E!!!!!

    Rocket River
    Sometimes being a Field Tech was fun
     
    #54 Rocket River, Aug 5, 2013
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    You guys that actually got to watch "The Game of the Century" make me sick! :p Actually I'm just jealous because I would love to have been there but I was just too young at the time. Here is a video with some really good video footage and interviews of that game.

    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/9e31mA5clAg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #55 crash5179, Aug 6, 2013
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    Was there any special reason(s) why we traded the Big E away? Who/What did we get in return?
     
    #56 MoonBus, Aug 6, 2013
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    I think it was part of the rrebuild/tank for Sampson
     
    #57 da_juice, Aug 6, 2013
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    How is it possible to be 6th in the NBA while averaging 17.1 rebounds per game? That is a shocking statistic.
     
    #58 don grahamleone, Aug 6, 2013
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    1. Wilt Chamberlain 21.1 rpg Lakers
    2. Nate Thurmond 19.7 rpg Warriors
    3. Bill Russell 19.3 rpg Celtics
    4. Jerry Lucas 18.4 rpg Royals
    5. Wes Unseld 18.2 rpg Bullets

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    #59 don grahamleone, Aug 6, 2013
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