I waited all day to see if the Times Union sports writers would mention this. And none of them did. Yeah, like I expected the Times Union to mention anything positive regarding the Albany Patroons. You know… the basketball team, played in the Armory, moved to that big arena downtown, moved to Hartford, moved back…
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Best of luck, Coach Micheal Ray Richardson
You might remember Micheal Ray Richardson. Basketball fans know that he was drafted by the Knicks (two draft picks ahead of Larry Bird), and once led the NBA in assists and steals in the same season. That’s impressive. Detractors might remember him as having his drug addictions bounce him completely out of the league. And…
Read MoreAlbany Patroons featured in assistant coach’s new book
Charley Rosen has played and coached basketball for nearly 50 years. He played in the old Eastern League, he was an assistant coach under Phil Jackson with the Albany Patroons, and later coached several CBA teams – including, in 1991-92, the Patroons. He is currently an analyst for Fox Sports, and from time to time…
Read MoreWhen the Albany Patroons once hosted the CBA All-Star Game
February 19, 1983. Nobody told Phil Jackson it was going to be easy. Phil Jackson, the former New York Knick, had recently replaced Dean Meminger as coach of the 8-17 Patroons, ten men with almost no team chemistry. Not one player had gone to the NBA since joining the Patroons, and the only one offered…
Read MoreWhen the Albany Patroons’ last-minute shot saved their 1983-84 playoff season
Albany Patroons v. Bay State Bombardiers Brockton High School, Brockton, Mass. March 16, 1984 As the 1983-84 season came to a conclusion, the Albany Patroons finished second in the Eastern Division with a 25-19 record – and were headed for the playoffs. Their opponents in the best-of-five first round were the Bay State Bombardiers, guided…
Read MoreThe Albany Patroons’ dance team: Emeralds that were hotter than sunshine
Tuesday night. Before I head off for a night of competitive trivia at Pizzaria UNO in Crossgates Mall, I take a couple of minutes to check my Facebook account. Among the various posts and updates and offers to sell me virtual candy bars, I found a note from one of my FB friends, a girl…
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