1950's, 1960's, & 1970's NBA Appreciation Thread

[1987_Lakers]

We all know the 80's, 90's, & 00's NBA get alot of attention in this board, how about giving some love to the 50's, 60's, & 70's NBA.

http://tyrnyx.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/mikan_sss.jpg

http://www.tommcmahon.net/images/BobPettit.jpg

http://i2.cdn.turner.com/si/more/specials/changing_moments/img/bob_cousy.jpg

http://images.wikia.com/openserving/sports/images/d/da/Bill_Russell.jpg

http://blogs.phillyburbs.com/news/bct/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/00wilt.jpg

http://www.sports-photos.com/catalog/images/JerryWest1Clr.tif.jpg

http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/awards/robertson/action_oscar_ncaa.jpg

http://www.nba.com/media/heritage1_627_071206.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/quixoticscribe/blog%20pictures/walton_blazers.jpg

http://www.umm.edu/orthopaedic/images/wes_unseld.jpg

[Maniak]

Seeing what Caveman Walton used to look like, then looking at him now always gives me a nice chuckle.

[Biddy77]

geoff petrie

http://www.nba.com/media/blazers/Bob%20Gross.jpg

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/petrige01.html


david thompson

http://www.nba.com/media/nuggets/david_thompson_dunk.jpg

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/thompda01.html



70s were before my time, but i've dug up all i could find about guys from that era over the years. /respect

[Bush4Ever]

Some of my favorites....yes, I'm going to count the last one (Homerish perhaps)

The player I think Kobe most resembles in terms of actual ability and performance....

http://www.sportsposterwarehouse.com/catImages/havlicekpf-1.jpg


The real hero of the famous Knicks/Lakers game....

http://imagecache5.art.com/p/LRG/8/831/SJ2Y000Z/walt-frazier--%C2%A9photofile.jpg


Probably came the closest to "single-handily" winning a title...

http://www.bayarearadio.org/photos/rick-barry_warriors.jpg

Did his homework basketball for hours and hours as a kid...

http://voreblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/ppete.jpg

My homer pick....yes it counts!

http://www.nba.com/media/thunder/dennis_johnson(254).jpg

[Biddy77]

sorry, adelman... didn't intend to find a pic with someone doin' you wrong like this, but...

nate archibald

http://www.tqnyc.org/2002/NYC00157//BestBasketballPlayers/BestBasketballPictures/NateArchibald1.jpg

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/architi01.html

[L.Kizzle]

Cliff Hagan is the most underrated player EVER!!!
https://www.nbrpa.com/news/images/hagan_main.jpg

[Biddy77]

dave bing... changed the game.

http://www.gainformer.com/athletes/Dave%20Bing.jpg

[L.Kizzle]

dave bing... changed the game.

http://www.gainformer.com/athletes/Dave%20Bing.jpg
How?
I know how, just wanna see if you know how?

[Biddy77]

How?
I know how, just wanna see if you know how?

by ushering in the jump shot.

[L.Kizzle]

by ushering in the jump shot.
I guess you don't know.

[Maniak]

http://www.nba.com/history/images/earl_lloyd.jpg

First black man to play a NBA game.

[Biddy77]

I guess you don't know.

next time you're going to belittle, go ahead and throw some name calling in. don't pull any punches.

[L.Kizzle]

next time you're going to belittle, go ahead and throw some name calling in. don't pull any punches.
He my good friend, no need for this so close to the playoffs. I was just seeing how he changed the game, and jumpshots wasn't it.

[Biddy77]

He my good friend, no need for this so close to the playoffs. I was just seeing how he changed the game, and jumpshots wasn't it.

if your intention is to educate, then share.

if your intention is to demonstrate that you know something i don't know, then leave it a mystery while reminding me that i am unaware.

if your intention is to place yourself above me, then commit to it, and do it with some panache.

[L.Kizzle]

if your intention is to educate, then share.

if your intention is to demonstrate that you know something i don't know, then leave it a mystery while reminding me that i am unaware.

if your intention is to place yourself above me, then commit to it, and do it with some panache.
LOL, Dave Bing is a great player, but he did not usher in the jumpshot (though he had one of the sweetest jumpers ever.) He was drafted in 66, by then the jumpshot was already the norm. The first players to make use of the jumpshot were Jumpin Joe Fulks in the late 50s and Pitchin' Paul Arizin in the early 50s. By the late 50s, Jumpshots were in and setshots were out, thougha few players in the early 60s still used the set shot (Dolph Schayes being one of them)

[Biddy77]

LOL, Dave Bing is a great player, but he did not usher in the jumpshot (though he had one of the sweetest jumpers ever.) He was drafted in 66, by then the jumpshot was already the norm. The first players to make use of the jumpshot were Jumpin Joe Fulks in the late 50s and Pitchin' Paul Arizin in the early 50s. By the late 50s, Jumpshots were in and setshots were out, thougha few players in the early 60s still used the set shot (Dolph Schayes being one of them)

excellent post. i stand corrected in this regard, and am left guessing as to your idea of how he changed the game.

my guess would be setting the stage for a guard dominant game?

[L.Kizzle]

excellent post. i stand corrected in this regard, and am left guessing as to your idea of how he changed the game.

my guess would be setting the stage for a guard dominant game?
Oh, forgot that post. He was the first little guard to dominate on the offensive end. Basically a SG in a PG's body. In a book have,they called him "the original AI. "This was slightly before the onslaught of little scores like Earl Monroe ad Calvin Murphy among others.

[stephanieg]

Jerry Sloan:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3440879398_a1c02d33f3_o.jpg

Phil Jackson:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3440879414_bf5cc4dd4f_o.jpg

Pat Riley:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3411/3440879432_0b18356bdb_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3611/3440065841_418ecbe472_o.jpg

But more seriously...

Bob McAdoo:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3440833386_b1a86311b4_o.jpg

Hal Greer:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3440833212_16c360c7a3_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3440833260_83e1d6feaa_o.jpg

Gail Goodrich:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3440019685_0066d28f11_o.jpg

Artis Gilmore:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3440019737_dbf9902ac2_o.jpg

[Biddy77]

Oh, forgot that post. He was the first little guard to dominate on the offensive end. Basically a SG in a PG's body. In a book have,they called him "the original AI. "This was slightly before the onslaught of little scores like Earl Monroe ad Calvin Murphy among others.

another strong post.

repped.

[stephanieg]

Oscar Robertson:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3606/3440832992_70844c9d74_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3339/3440019461_1fb97366b4_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3440019439_76771e798b_o.jpg

Elgin Baylor:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/3440833148_cabdefa98d_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/3440019485_90a3cee87d_o.jpg

Rick Barry:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/3358808119_6d4c56babb_o.jpg

Jerry West:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3647/3440833138_d49cf81825.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3646/3440833364_e89ab4abb6_o.jpg

Kareem vs. Wilt:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/2922081462_2cf6c2e553_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3354/3440019611_a2709172aa_o.jpg

[Biddy77]

great pics, steph. that artis gilmore shot is A W E S O M E.

[stephanieg]

Wilt blocks Kareem:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3377/3440929674_4c77501a99_o.jpg

Wilt vs. Russell:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3440942870_ac80558a6b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3327461777_f015aa349f_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/3440116099_f829311d13_o.jpg

Wilt vs. Reed:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3377/3328295886_5d9928ca10_o.jpg

Young Wilt:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/3327461787_73514a37f0_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/3328303186_ed10f76b52_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/3440929736_ba7ff99e19_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3557/3440929692_2560410ff2_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/3440116091_981a2f6946_o.jpg

[stephanieg]

Wilt (probably) getting a technical:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3608/3440929750_f8f209ea7f_o.jpg

Retired Wilt messing around:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2922176610_34b9fce9e4.jpg

An earlier version of Duncan/Pop:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3440019593_1bec253d3f_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3646/3440942852_b16e6002b0_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3557/3440832974_f8f05045ef_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3315/3440942822_02f65b691f_o.jpg

I believe this was taken during the NBA 50 year anniversary:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3440117101_49e55d8307_o.jpg

[TheAnchorman]

Wilt (probably) getting a technical:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3608/3440929750_f8f209ea7f_o.jpg

What are you talking about? Him and the referee are simply conversing in a mild and civil manner about the high cost of beef. That and the economy, because that's always a topic of conversation.

[DonDadda59]

It is said that what is called "the spirit of an age" is something to which one cannot return. That this spirit gradually dissipates is due to the world's coming to an end. In the same way, a single year does not have just spring or summer. A single day, too, is the same. For this reason, although one would like to change today's world back to the spirit of one hundred years or more ago, it cannot be done. Thus it is important to make the best out of every generation.

-The Hagakure

http://coast.gkss.de/staff/weichselgartner/Hagakure.gif

[momo]

Artis Gilmore:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3440019737_dbf9902ac2_o.jpg

o_O

Nice... people forget :F

[Simple Jack]

:applause:

To add more specifically about Wilt Chamberlain from the 60s, there is one thread I made last year.



http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97337

http://i44.tinypic.com/2vblu03.jpg




:applause:


The story about how he dead lifted 600 pounds of office supplies/could grab a coin off the top of the backboard/jump from FT line to the hoop without a running start is utter bull****. I love Wilt but he was known for exaggerating just about everything.

[miller-time]

best to never make the nba.

http://64.13.248.103/images/semipro-contest.jpg

[Manute for Ever!]

Great thread. This is why I get so pissed off when people use the term "weak era"; if it weren't for the legends of the past, we would have the players we have today. I am at work, so can't really contribute much to this thread OTM, bit will definitely add my two cents later on.

[RainierBeachPoet]

dont forget early dr j

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_nothingbutnet/images/2008/11/19/dr_j.jpg

ps--stephanie g-- great hal greer pics!

[RainierBeachPoet]

We all know the 80's, 90's, & 00's NBA get alot of attention in this board, how about giving some love to the 50's, 60's, & 70's NBA.













http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/awards/robertson/action_oscar_ncaa.jpg

http://www.nba.com/media/heritage1_627_071206.jpg



http://www.umm.edu/orthopaedic/images/wes_unseld.jpg

note the background players in these pics:

stu lantz
don nelson
jack sikma

[Manute for Ever!]

note the background players in these pics:

stu lantz
don nelson
jack sikma

And, of course, Nate Thurmond.

[Manute for Ever!]

"The whole measuring of verticle leap began with David Thompson"
- Michael Jordan

http://i.cdn.turner.com/sivault/si_online/covers/images/1974/0401_large.jpg

[Manute for Ever!]

For those who love the ABA or just basketball history in general, here is a great site (if you haven't seen it already): http://www.remembertheaba.com/

Here are some of the other forgotten names from back in the day in the ABA:

http://www.remembertheaba.com/TributeMaterial/PlayerMaterial/ZelmoBeaty/BeatyBlockIsselHookNice.jpg
Zelmo Beaty

http://www.remembertheaba.com/TributeMaterial/PlayerMaterial/LouieDampier/DampierSwoopEakins.jpg
Louie Dampier

http://www.remembertheaba.com/TributeMaterial/PlayerMaterial/MelDaniels/DanielsBlockIsselYell.jpg
Mel Daniels

http://www.remembertheaba.com/TributeMaterial/PlayerMaterial/ConnieHawkins/HawkinsDriveStars.jpg
Connie Hawkins

http://www.remembertheaba.com/TributeMaterial/PlayerMaterial/SpencerHaywood/HaywoodFloatHarge.jpg
Spencer Haywood

http://www.remembertheaba.com/TributeMaterial/PlayerMaterial/MauriceLucas/LucasJumperCJones.jpg
Maurice Lucas

http://www.remembertheaba.com/TributeMaterial/PlayerMaterial/GeorgeMcGinnis/McGinnis1HanderGaleBkNice.jpg
George McGinnis

http://www.remembertheaba.com/TributeMaterial/PlayerMaterial/MarvinBarnes/BarnesDunkSideClose.jpg
Marvin Barnes

http://www.remembertheaba.com/TributeMaterial/PlayerMaterial/DougMoe/MoeJumperClose.jpg
Doug Moe

[Psileas]

Some of the best pics of older-time players can be found at Corbis. I'm not sure whether I can post some of them, I just let you know. If someone can add another source, do it.

[L.Kizzle]

Charlie Scott

[t-rex]

[QUOTE=1987_Lakers]We all know the 80's, 90's, & 00's NBA get alot of attention in this board, how about giving some love to the 50's, 60's, & 70's NBA.

http://tyrnyx.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/mikan_sss.jpg

http://www.tommcmahon.net/images/BobPettit.jpg

http://i2.cdn.turner.com/si/more/specials/changing_moments/img/bob_cousy.jpg

http://images.wikia.com/openserving/sports/images/d/da/Bill_Russell.jpg

http://blogs.phillyburbs.com/news/bct/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/00wilt.jpg

http://www.sports-photos.com/catalog/images/JerryWest1Clr.tif.jpg

http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/awards/robertson/action_oscar_ncaa.jpg

http://www.nba.com/media/heritage1_627_071206.jpg





It's funny. Sometimes they say a picture is worth a thousand words. You look at the size, bodies and level of athletes in those pictures and compare that to today's players: and it's no contest.



http://rodonline.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c6d4753ef010536e74e4d970b-800wi

This man is clearly superior to players of yesteryear




http://nysuperblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/lebron-james-dunk.jpg

Today's players are far better athletes and have more NBA skills.





Maybe that's why there is more focus on the 80's-Today.

[Manute for Ever!]

[QUOTE=1987_Lakers]We all know the 80's, 90's, & 00's NBA get alot of attention in this board, how about giving some love to the 50's, 60's, & 70's NBA.

http://tyrnyx.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/mikan_sss.jpg

http://www.tommcmahon.net/images/BobPettit.jpg

http://i2.cdn.turner.com/si/more/specials/changing_moments/img/bob_cousy.jpg

http://images.wikia.com/openserving/sports/images/d/da/Bill_Russell.jpg

http://blogs.phillyburbs.com/news/bct/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/00wilt.jpg

http://www.sports-photos.com/catalog/images/JerryWest1Clr.tif.jpg

http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/awards/robertson/action_oscar_ncaa.jpg

http://www.nba.com/media/heritage1_627_071206.jpg





It's funny. Sometimes they say a picture is worth a thousand words. You look at the size, bodies and level of athletes in those pictures and compare that to today's players: and it's no contest.



http://rodonline.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c6d4753ef010536e74e4d970b-800wi

This man is clearly superior to players of yesteryear




http://nysuperblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/lebron-james-dunk.jpg

Today's players are far better athletes and have more NBA skills.





Maybe that's why there is more focus on the 80's-Today.

This is an appreciation thread, you clicked on the wrong link, buddy.

[Unknown]

^

T-rex, why ruin the thread? Take the idiotic comments somewhere else.

[t-rex]

^

T-rex, why ruin the thread? Take the idiotic comments somewhere else.



I don't think my comments were idiotic. (They are actually true) However in retrospect my post is out of place. I do concede that point. I am sorry. Carry on the nostalgia! :cheers:



http://blogs.phillyburbs.com/news/bct/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/00kareem.jpg

Two of the greatest Centers in NBA history do battle in the early 1970's


http://www.insidesocal.com/prepsports/julius.jpg

Julius "Dr. J" Erving in the Prime of his career in the ABA. Dr. J was the face of basketball during the 1970s. And was one of the first NBA players to have marketing success on and off the basketball court.




http://www.angelfire.com/linux/hayward1182/JPG/havlicek.jpg

On a franchise filled with legends, John Havlicek is the all time leader is points scored for the Boston Celtics.



http://jehingr.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/wilt-chamberlain-rim-action-photograph-c12874120jpeg.jpg

In the prime of his career Wilt once played ever minute of every game for an entire season. He finished the year averaging more minutes per game than there are actual minutes in a regulation contest. To this day, it is one of the most astounding records in American Sports history.


http://grantsrant.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/willis-reed-limp.jpg

Playing with a badly torn muscle in his leg, Willis Reed hobbles down the court in the NBA Finals. It is one of the most heartfelt and legendary moments in sports history. Reed and the Knicks would win two NBA titles in the early 1970's




http://hoopedia.nba.com/images/3/33/David_thompson_dunk.jpg

Seeking the 1978 scoring title, on the last game of the season, David Thompson scored 73 points in an NBA game. However he lost the scoring title by a few % points when George Gervin scored 63 points later that night. Gervin sat out the 4th quarter of his game once he knew he had beaten Thompson by .07 ppg avg. for the season. It is one the best "can you top this" contests in NBA history.

[feyki]

For those who love the ABA or just basketball history in general, here is a great site (if you haven't seen it already): http://www.remembertheaba.com/

Here are some of the other forgotten names from back in the day in the ABA:

http://www.remembertheaba.com/TributeMaterial/PlayerMaterial/ZelmoBeaty/BeatyBlockIsselHookNice.jpg
Zelmo Beaty

http://www.remembertheaba.com/TributeMaterial/PlayerMaterial/LouieDampier/DampierSwoopEakins.jpg
Louie Dampier

http://www.remembertheaba.com/TributeMaterial/PlayerMaterial/MelDaniels/DanielsBlockIsselYell.jpg
Mel Daniels

http://www.remembertheaba.com/TributeMaterial/PlayerMaterial/ConnieHawkins/HawkinsDriveStars.jpg
Connie Hawkins

http://www.remembertheaba.com/TributeMaterial/PlayerMaterial/SpencerHaywood/HaywoodFloatHarge.jpg
Spencer Haywood

http://www.remembertheaba.com/TributeMaterial/PlayerMaterial/MauriceLucas/LucasJumperCJones.jpg[/non]
Maurice Lucas

[IMG]http://www.remembertheaba.com/TributeMaterial/PlayerMaterial/GeorgeMcGinnis/McGinnis1HanderGaleBkNice.jpg
George McGinnis


Doug Moe

This is nice collection .

Louie Dampier was first Curry/Pete/Nash type offensive player . He was not that big force , but he was totally different and prototype of being shooting star , non-physicality playing .