When 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…

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The 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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