Episode 223 - Magic Johnson's Greatest Game

<u></u>Magic Johnson’s greatest performance as an NBA player came in his rookie year, and in the most clutch moments against the Philadelphia 76ers. Not only did he have to fill in for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but he scored 40 points in a closing Finals Game and took the Finals MVP trophy for himself.</p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p>Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice</p>Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher</p> </p><strong>MUSIC</strong></p>"60s and 70s Rock" by Hyde</p>"Horizons" by Roa</p> </p><strong>SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK</strong></p><a href="https://sportshistorynetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sportshistorynetwork.com</a></p><a href="https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/</a></p> </p><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></p><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/</a></p> </p><strong>BUSINESS CONTACT</strong></p><a href="mailto:bballhistory101@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bballhistory101@gmail.com</a></p>

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Episode 222 - The Trial of Spencer Haywood

<u></u>Spencer Haywood was the first player to try to enter the NBA early. There was a rule at the time that a player could not enter the NBA until he was four years removed from high school, but Haywood was already playing in the ABA and wanted to jump to the NBA. In the end the U.S. Supreme Court had to decide the matter.</p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p>Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice</p>Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher</p> </p><strong>MUSIC</strong></p>"Funky Retro Funk [Funk Music]" by MokkaMusic</p>"Horizons" by Roa</p> </p><strong>SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK</strong></p><a href="https://sportshistorynetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sportshistorynetwork.com</a></p><a href="https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/</a></p> </p><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></p><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/</a></p> </p><strong>BUSINESS CONTACT</strong></p><a href="mailto:bballhistory101@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bballhistory101@gmail.com</a></p>

00:17:51

Episode 221 - The Lost Teams of the ABA, pt. 5

<u></u>The Oakland Oaks were able to make a huge splash by signing Rick Barry away from the San Francisco Warriors. The reason they were able to do this was because the guy that ran the Oaks was Barry’s father-in-law. The team would later become the Washington Capitols and then the Virginia Squires where they brought in Dr J. and George Gervin. It was a wild history.</p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p>Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice</p>Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher</p> </p><strong>MUSIC</strong></p>"Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan</p>"Horizons" by Roa</p> </p><strong>SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK</strong></p><a href="https://sportshistorynetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sportshistorynetwork.com</a></p><a href="https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/</a></p> </p><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></p><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/</a></p> </p><strong>BUSINESS CONTACT</strong></p><a href="mailto:bballhistory101@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bballhistory101@gmail.com</a></p>

00:19:29

Episode 220 - When Jordan Lost a 1v1

<u></u>Michael Jordan once lost a game of 1-on-1 to a 45-year-old business man. And this was in 2003 just after Jordan played his final NBA All-Star Game. It was an incredible game that will live forever.</p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p>Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice</p>Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher</p> </p><strong>MUSIC</strong></p>"Rap Beat" by MaverickMyers Radio</p>"Horizons" by Roa</p> </p><strong>SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK</strong></p><a href="https://sportshistorynetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sportshistorynetwork.com</a></p><a href="https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/</a></p> </p><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></p><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/</a></p> </p><strong>BUSINESS CONTACT</strong></p><a href="mailto:bballhistory101@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bballhistory101@gmail.com</a></p>

00:17:35

Episode 219 - Early Professional Micro-Leagues

<u></u>The NBA would be what it is if the early professional leagues had not proved that basketball was entertaining enough to sell tickets. These early leagues were the toddler phase of pro basketball development. Most of these leagues were each based in one city and the play style was closer to pro wrestling.</p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p>Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice</p>Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher</p> </p><strong>MUSIC</strong></p>"The Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa</p>"Horizons" by Roa</p> </p><strong>SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK</strong></p><a href="https://sportshistorynetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sportshistorynetwork.com</a></p><a href="https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/</a></p> </p><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></p><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/</a></p> </p><strong>BUSINESS CONTACT</strong></p><a href="mailto:bballhistory101@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bballhistory101@gmail.com</a></p>

00:16:16

Episode 218 - Lew Alcindor: High School Phenom

<u></u>Lew Alcindor was one of the most hyped high school players of all time. He was nationally famous at the age of 15. If social media and ESPN existed back in his day he would have his highlights all over the place. Even Wilt Chamberlain predicted greatness for Alcindor. Of course, Alcindor is known today at Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of the greatest players of all time.</p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p>Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice</p>Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher</p> </p><strong>MUSIC</strong></p>"A Slow Day" by Chiro</p>"Horizons" by Roa</p> </p><strong>SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK</strong></p><a href="https://sportshistorynetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sportshistorynetwork.com</a></p><a href="https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/</a></p> </p><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></p><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/</a></p> </p><strong>BUSINESS CONTACT</strong></p><a href="mailto:bballhistory101@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bballhistory101@gmail.com</a></p>

00:18:48

Episode 217 - The Lost Teams of the ABA, pt. 4

<u></u>Today, we share the story of the New Orleans Buccaneers, who later moved to Memphis, and then Baltimore. In all they had six different names in just eight seasons of play. But they also had some great players come through the organization like Doug Moe, Larry Brown, and Steve “Snapper” Jones.</p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p>Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice</p>Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher</p> </p><strong>MUSIC</strong></p>"Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan</p>"Horizons" by Roa</p> </p><strong>SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK</strong></p><a href="https://sportshistorynetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sportshistorynetwork.com</a></p><a href="https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/</a></p> </p><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></p><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/</a></p> </p><strong>BUSINESS CONTACT</strong></p><a href="mailto:bballhistory101@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bballhistory101@gmail.com</a></p>

00:20:12

Episode 216 - The Buffalo Germans

The Buffalo Germans were the original powerhouse team in basketball history. They started out as 12- and 13-year-old German immigrants from a YMCA in Buffalo, New York. They later won the Olympic Tournament in 1904 as grown men. They were miles ahead of other teams. But things changed as the original players started to retire and were replaced by younger players.<u></u></p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p>Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice</p>Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher</p> </p><strong>MUSIC</strong></p>"The Stars and Strips Forever" by John Philip Sousa</p>"Horizons" by Roa</p> </p><strong>SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK</strong></p><a href="https://sportshistorynetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sportshistorynetwork.com</a></p><a href="https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/</a></p> </p><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></p><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/</a></p> </p><strong>BUSINESS CONTACT</strong></p><a href="mailto:bballhistory101@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bballhistory101@gmail.com</a></p>

00:15:51

Episode 215 - Utah's Original Fab Five

<u></u>Just about every basketball fan knows about the University of Michigan Fab Five. But nearly 50 years earlier, the University of Utah had their own Fab Five that won the 1944 NCAA Tournament. And Utah was last minute replacement when another school dropped out.</p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p>Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice</p>Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher</p> </p><strong>MUSIC</strong></p>"1940's Slow Dance" by Doug</p>"Horizons" by Roa</p> </p><strong>SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK</strong></p><a href="https://sportshistorynetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sportshistorynetwork.com</a></p><a href="https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/</a></p> </p><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></p><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/</a></p> </p><strong>BUSINESS CONTACT</strong></p><a href="mailto:bballhistory101@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bballhistory101@gmail.com</a></p>

00:16:57

Episode 214 - Dave Stallworth's Heart Attack

<u></u>Dave Stallworth of the New York Knicks suffered a heart attack during a game against the Warriors in 1967. His doctors forced him to retire immediately. However, after two years of working out and increasing his activity, his cardiologist cleared him to return to the Knicks in 1969. He was the first NBA player to return to his sport after a heart attack.</p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p>Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice</p>Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher</p> </p><strong>MUSIC</strong></p>"Funky Retro Funk [Funk Music]" by MokkaMusic</p>"Horizons" by Roa</p> </p><strong>SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK</strong></p><a href="https://sportshistorynetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sportshistorynetwork.com</a></p><a href="https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/</a></p> </p><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></p><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/</a></p> </p><strong>BUSINESS CONTACT</strong></p><a href="mailto:bballhistory101@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bballhistory101@gmail.com</a></p>

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