Who remembers 02/06/1969?

[Smitty10]

I was a 10 year old going on 11. Flyers were ranked #19, Davidson was ranked #6. The game was at Madison Square Garden for some reason. The Flyers had a one point lead with about 5 seconds left in the game and also had possession of the inbound. Jerry Gottschall(who was not a starter, his twin Jimmy was) was inbounding and threw an intercepted ball that was put up from about 17 feet away and swished. Flyers lose 64-63. My first real heartbreaker in all of my sports fandom.

They played each other two more times in February of 1972 and 1973, 1st at in Charlotte(lost 85-69) 2nd time at the Arena(lost 84-67).

It's time for the great 7 to get revenge for that 10 year old kid and if they do it in heartbreaking fashion to the hometown fans, this now 56 year old will feel redeemed.

	Charlotte CHARLOTTE UNC Charlotte is one of a generation of universities founded in metropolitan areas of the United States immediately after World War II in response to rising education demands generated by the war and its technology. Now a research intensive university, UNC Charlotte is the fourth largest of the 16 institutions within the University of North Carolina system and the largest institution in the Charlotte region. The university comprises seven professional colleges and currently offers 18 doctoral programs, 62 master’s degree programs and 90 bachelor’s degrees. More than 900 full-time faculty comprise the university’s academic departments and the 2007 fall enrollment exceeded 22,300 students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the 49ers.

[The Gem]

Sounds like it's way past time for revenge. The only thing I can remember from 1969 is a vague, dreamlike memory of the moon landing.

[SeasonTicketFan]

I remember that game. it stung. Time for revenge. Mike Maloy was the player who tipped the inbounds pass.

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by The Gem Sounds like it's way past time for revenge. The only thing I can remember from 1969 is a vague, dreamlike memory of the moon landing.

Not the Amazing Mets?

[bobber]

I was in fatigues all of 1969. Don't remember a thing.

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by SeasonTicketFan I remember that game. it stung. Time for revenge. Mike Maloy was the player who tipped the inbounds pass.

I thought, now that you mention his name, Maloy was the one who made the shot. I don't remember the pass tipped, I remember the 5 second clock running down and Gottschall tossing the ball in desperation a little past half court. Of course, I'm not betting on my memory.

[lhsgolf19]

16 and a half years later, I would be born lol

[jack72]

I, and a bunch of others, watched it on my buddies black and white in Stewart Hall. We were in control and then Maloy, an all-american at about 6'7" tipped the inbounds, grabbed it and shot a dagger. One of the most depressing Flyer losses ever.

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by jack72 I, and a bunch of others, watched it on my buddies black and white in Stewart Hall. We were in control and then Maloy, an all-american at about 6'7" tipped the inbounds, grabbed it and shot a dagger. One of the most depressing Flyer losses ever.

Doesn't quite compare to 03/14/1974, but it's 2nd in my opinion.

Hey Jack, a lifetime friend of mine remembers a similar game that involved Pat Murnon inbounding the ball. Do you remember that and who it was againt? Maybe Cincinnati?

[jack72]

Originally Posted by Smitty10 Doesn't quite compare to 03/14/1974, but it's 2nd in my opinion. Hey Jack, a lifetime friend of mine remembers a similar game that involved Pat Murnon inbounding the ball. Do you remember that and who it was againt? Maybe Cincinnati?

Sorry, sure don't. Saw every home game Murnon played except two, and I do not recall it.

Yep, not even close to the UCLA loss.

[The Gem]

Originally Posted by Smitty10 Not the Amazing Mets?

No, the first world series I remember was the 1970 Reds vs. Orioles. The reason I remember it is my mom went out and got a wiffle ball set. We went outside and instead of giving me a nice easy toss, she wound up and threw it overhand. It scared me so I dropped the bat, and started crying. Thus ended my first at bat.

I know that has nothing to do with UD hoops, but since you brought it up.

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by The Gem No, the first world series I remember was the 1970 Reds vs. Orioles. The reason I remember it is my mom went out and got a wiffle ball set. We went outside and instead of giving me a nice easy toss, she wound up and threw it overhand. It scared me so I dropped the bat, and started crying. Thus ended my first at bat. I know that has nothing to do with UD hoops, but since you brought it up.

I was at game 2 of that series. Reds jumped out to 4-0 lead, then lost after jumping out to 3-0 lead and losing in game 1. The game I was at was a historic day as while watching the world series at Riverfront, I had to keep checking the radio broadcast of the very first ever Bengals/Browns game. We won that, we being the Browns. Thus my hatred for all things Baltimore. Also explains why I have a hard time remembering Brooks Hall. Anyone named Brooks gets erased from my memory as much as possible.

BTW, your mother sounds like the tough love sort of parent

	Brooks Hall BROOKS HALL 6-6 205lb Troy HS | Troy (OH) Cool, calm, cerebral wing player who finished among the Top-25 scorers in Flyer history. Deadly three-point shot and excellent passing skills. Helped Dayton reach two NCAA tournaments under Oliver Purnell. Consensus Top-125 recruit out of Troy HS in 1999 where he was D-I First Team All-Ohio and the media's choice for Ohio Mr. Basketball. CAREER STATS 1999-00 10.4ppg 5.8rpg 2000-01 9.20ppg 4.6rpg 2001-02 13.2ppg 5.0rpg 2002-03 12.8ppg 6.9rpg TOTALS 1404pts 686rbs 275asts

[Dick Dowd]

Lefty Driesell was still the Davidson Coach, I believe. I didn't get to the Series, but I did see both playoff games in Pittsburgh. I remember thinking I had never seen a catcher like Johnny Bench

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by Dick Dowd Lefty Driesell was still the Davidson Coach, I believe. I didn't get to the Series, but I did see both playoff games in Pittsburgh. I remember thinking I had never seen a catcher like Johnny Bench

I'm guessing you still haven't. I know I haven't.

[Glen Clark]

Originally Posted by The Gem Sounds like it's way past time for revenge. The only thing I can remember from 1969 is a vague, dreamlike memory of the moon landing.

That, and Woodstock . . .

_____________________
Whether your glass is half full or half empty, you still have more to drink

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by Glen Clark That, and Woodstock . . . _____________________ Whether your glass is half full or half empty, you still have more to drink

Nixon takes over presidency, The Beatles last public appearance, Armstrong on moon, Woodstock, the Manson Family murders, The Amazing Mets.
But what's really imbedded in my memory is Jerry Gottschall to Mike Maloy.

[The Gem]

I've never heard of this game. It's a new one in Flyer lore for me. Revenge is a dish best served cold.

[NYCFLYER]

I remember it well. I was stunned.

[shocka43]

Originally Posted by Glen Clark That, and Woodstock . . . _____________________ Whether your glass is half full or half empty, you still have more to drink

You remember that?

[Glen Clark]

Originally Posted by shocka43 You remember that?

Got there early, and stayed late - saw Jimi Hendrix play The Star-Spangled Banner as the sun rose over acres of mud
and abandoned sleeping bags.
There were some other good bands there too.

________________________
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one . . .
- John Lennon

[T-Bone 84]

Too young to remember that one. I was @ a month shy of turning 7. But it is time to turn the tables on Davidson. Let's hope The Magnificent Seven can make it happen!
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[tirebiter]

Originally Posted by bobber I was in fatigues all of 1969. Don't remember a thing.

Same here - I was in tech school in West Texas and talked a buddy of mine, who had an old VW, to drive us to Dallas for the NCAA first round game (was it against Oklahoma? Ole Miss? Talked up the Flyers the whole drive. Bummer of a loss. Bit of a blur...)

I remember we had bought tickets in advance and had enough gas money to get there, but not enough to get back. (I think a month's pay for a 1 striper was about $47 a month.) I borrowed five bucks from one of the assistant managers at courtside for gas (29 cents a gallon) and got back just in time to avoid awol. Never did get the chance to pay him back.

Any of you guys him? IOU...

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by tirebiter Same here - I was in tech school in West Texas and talked a buddy of mine, who had an old VW, to drive us to Dallas for the NCAA first round game (was it against Oklahoma? Ole Miss? Talked up the Flyers the whole drive. Bummer of a loss. Bit of a blur...) I remember we had bought tickets in advance and had enough gas money to get there, but not enough to get back. (I think a month's pay for a 1 striper was about $47 a month.) I borrowed five bucks from one of the assistant managers at courtside for gas (29 cents a gallon) and got back just in time to avoid awol. Never did get the chance to pay him back. Any of you guys him? IOU...

Colorado St. Flyers lost 52-50

[UDTradition]

My memory sucks but I remember that game all too well. Like others, it was sickening and also my first taste of sports agony.

I wish there was the video...players always can use this type of motivation...I'm seeking big-time revenge ! Hopefully...I'll sleep well tonight.

[The Gem]

Originally Posted by UDTradition My memory sucks but I remember that game all too well. Like others, it was sickening and also my first taste of sports agony. I wish there was the video...players always can use this type of motivation...I'm seeking big-time revenge ! Hopefully...I'll sleep well tonight.

I was searching the web on the off chance some footage is out there, but I couldn't find any. One search did turn up some cool footage of The Stones from a show they did at MSG that year, so it wasn't a total loss.

[jack72]

BTW, the Alumni Magazine has a nice write-up on Dr. Jerry Gottschall, who is a very successful physician. Anyone know what his twin, Jimmy, is up to? Jimmy was an excellent shooter and point guard.

[NJFlyr71]

Originally Posted by Smitty10 Flyers were ranked #19, Davidson was ranked #6. The game was at Madison Square Garden for some reason. The Flyers had a one point lead with about 5 seconds left in the game and also had possession of the inbound. .... Flyers lose 64-63.

Don't remember that game exactly. I remember playing NC in MSG I think? (not the recent NIT but years ago.)

Originally Posted by Smitty10 Colorado St. Flyers lost 52-50

Now this I remember. Most likely due to it being an NCAA game. That was heartbreaking. We were one of the few selected as an independent at that time ....

[Lifelong Flyer Fan]

Originally Posted by jack72 BTW, the Alumni Magazine has a nice write-up on Dr. Jerry Gottschall, who is a very successful physician. Anyone know what his twin, Jimmy, is up to? Jimmy was an excellent shooter and point guard.

Jimmy is also a physician. Last I knew, he lived and practiced in Mass.

[Bill202]

Originally Posted by Smitty10 Not the Amazing Mets?

the METS
...the JETS
......the KNICKS

All champs at the same time. Was a gr8 year to be a New Yorker.

[UDTradition]

Give me the hyperlink, it may be all the enjoyment that I will have tonight.

[UDTradition]

Wish they were now nurses and won the game...

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by Bill202 the METS ...the JETS ......the KNICKS All champs at the same time. Was a gr8 year to be a New Yorker.

And, all of them beat Baltimore.

[Smitty10]

Okay, bad loss, I'm aggravated. So, I thought it would be a good idea to focus on our next game and resurrect this thread.

[Donniex3Era]

Originally Posted by SeasonTicketFan I remember that game. it stung. Time for revenge. Mike Maloy was the player who tipped the inbounds pass.

Remember it well...soph at UD...Maloy was an All American...but still not as heartbreaking as that 3OT loss to UCLA...geez

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by Donniex3Era Remember it well...soph at UD...Maloy was an All American...but still not as heartbreaking as that 3OT loss to UCLA...geez

That's why I posted this: "Doesn't quite compare to 03/14/1974, but it's 2nd in my opinion."

Davidson game was bad, but actually being able to be the team to stop the streak of UCLA and actually doing it, IF DONOHER DOESN'T CALL A TIMEOUT, is worse. The worst coaching decision of his career. What in the word would make him think that calling a timeout is a good idea when Donald Smith is in process of shooting 12 footer from baseline with about 6 seconds on the clock(that was all net by the way)? That was a coach choking under the pressure is all I can think of.

	Don Donoher DON DONOHER Legendary Flyer men's basketball coach who guided Dayton to 435 victories in 25 seasons (1964-1989) including the 1967 NCAA Runner-Up. Took over the program after the passing of Tom Blackburn and earned many NCAA and NIT bids over his career, including five Sweet-16s, one Elite Eight appearance, and the 1968 NIT Championship. Groomed All-Americans Don May and Jim Paxson, along with all-time leading scorer Roosevelt Chapman. Coached UD as they joined conference affiliation for the first time (Midwest Collegiate). A graduate of UD, Donoher played for Blackburn and credits much of his coaching success to his mentor's teachings: defense, ball protection, patience, and unselfishness.

[Donniex3Era]

Originally Posted by Smitty10 That's why I posted this: "Doesn't quite compare to 03/14/1974, but it's 2nd in my opinion." Davidson game was bad, but actually being able to be the team to stop the streak of UCLA and actually doing it, IF DONOHER DOESN'T CALL A TIMEOUT, is worse. The worst coaching decision of his career. What in the word would make him think that calling a timeout is a good idea when Donald Smith is in process of shooting 12 footer from baseline with about 6 seconds on the clock(that was all net by the way)? That was a coach choking under the pressure is all I can think of.

Donnie Smith hit that corner shot...the BAR erupted....crazy town... and then they announced a time out was called before the shot...the air went out of the place...never forget it

[longtimefan67]

Originally Posted by Donniex3Era Donnie Smith hit that corner shot...the BAR erupted....crazy town... and then they announced a time out was called before the shot...the air went out of the place...never forget it

Often talked about in UD lore...if you ever get a chance to actually watch that shot again, you'll notice that the UCLA players are almost walking toward the bench...which is why Donald Smith was so wide open. I heard a druken UD "fan" talking about that play a few years ago on a shuttle bus leaving UD arena and couldn't help but laugh at the guy. So for the record - (and I once heard an interview with DD and Donald Smith where they agreed he wasn't guarded at all due to the timeout) at least in my opinion - DD didn't lose the game.
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[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by longtimefan67 Often talked about in UD lore...if you ever get a chance to actually watch that shot again, you'll notice that the UCLA players are almost walking toward the bench...which is why Donald Smith was so wide open. I heard a druken UD "fan" talking about that play a few years ago on a shuttle bus leaving UD arena and couldn't help but laugh at the guy. So for the record - (and I once heard an interview with DD and Donald Smith where they agreed he wasn't guarded at all due to the timeout) at least in my opinion - DD didn't lose the game. Posted via Mobile Device

Well, I don't believe that. I can't find that play anywhere on the internet but Donald Smith was not wide open. He got free to a spot he doesn't usually shoot from and he hit a good shot. He almost had the exact duplicate shot after the timeout and it spun out. Also heard Donoher joke about saying they had the game won and then some idiot called a timeout. Maybe he's perpetuating the lore for humor at his own expense, but not from my memory or anyone else's that watched the game. I watched it as have many here and you(and I believe you're the one who comes to DD's defense if someone said he has a hangnail) are the only one who ever came up with that explanation.

	Don Donoher DON DONOHER Legendary Flyer men's basketball coach who guided Dayton to 435 victories in 25 seasons (1964-1989) including the 1967 NCAA Runner-Up. Took over the program after the passing of Tom Blackburn and earned many NCAA and NIT bids over his career, including five Sweet-16s, one Elite Eight appearance, and the 1968 NIT Championship. Groomed All-Americans Don May and Jim Paxson, along with all-time leading scorer Roosevelt Chapman. Coached UD as they joined conference affiliation for the first time (Midwest Collegiate). A graduate of UD, Donoher played for Blackburn and credits much of his coaching success to his mentor's teachings: defense, ball protection, patience, and unselfishness.

[longtimefan67]

Originally Posted by Smitty10 Well, I don't believe that. I can't find that play anywhere on the internet but Donald Smith was not wide open. He got free to a spot he doesn't usually shoot from and he hit a good shot. He almost had the exact duplicate shot after the timeout and it spun out. Also heard Donoher joke about saying they had the game won and then some idiot called a timeout. Maybe he's perpetuating the lore for humor at his own expense, but not from my memory or anyone else's that watched the game. I watched it as have many here and you(and I believe you're the one who comes to DD's defense if someone said he has a hangnail) are the only one who ever came up with that explanation.

Believe what you will. I used to believe as you until I saw the replay; Donald wasn't guarded. And even if you blame DD for that, you're selectively remembering only a "bad" play; and all coaches have them - including our present coach.

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by longtimefan67 Believe what you will. I used to believe as you until I saw the replay; Donald wasn't guarded. And even if you blame DD for that, you're selectively remembering only a "bad" play; and all coaches have them - including our present coach.

My recall of that "bad" play in no way reflects my overall respect and fondness for DD. We were referring to that game and that play came up. Are you a relative of DD's? Because it's kind of obnoxious how you find any tiny slight or recollection of a mistake as something you have to defend?

[rollo]

I took Donoher's Coaching Men's Basketball class and he spent 1 class showing film back and forth on that game alone. As for the play in question, the time-out was called at least 3 seconds before the shot and the UCLA players weren't guarding anyone.

	Don Donoher DON DONOHER Legendary Flyer men's basketball coach who guided Dayton to 435 victories in 25 seasons (1964-1989) including the 1967 NCAA Runner-Up. Took over the program after the passing of Tom Blackburn and earned many NCAA and NIT bids over his career, including five Sweet-16s, one Elite Eight appearance, and the 1968 NIT Championship. Groomed All-Americans Don May and Jim Paxson, along with all-time leading scorer Roosevelt Chapman. Coached UD as they joined conference affiliation for the first time (Midwest Collegiate). A graduate of UD, Donoher played for Blackburn and credits much of his coaching success to his mentor's teachings: defense, ball protection, patience, and unselfishness.

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by rollo I took Donoher's Coaching Men's Basketball class and he spent 1 class showing film back and forth on that game alone. As for the play in question, the time-out was called at least 3 seconds before the shot and the UCLA players weren't guarding anyone.

Well, someone's going to have to find away to get that clip on the internet because I can only go by my memory, and I've seen it since 1974, just not in 30 years or more and never remember seeing UCLA walking off.

[longtimefan67]

Originally Posted by Smitty10 My recall of that "bad" play in no way reflects my overall respect and fondness for DD. We were referring to that game and that play came up. Are you a relative of DD's? Because it's kind of obnoxious how you find any tiny slight or recollection of a mistake as something you have to defend?

Not a relative of Don Donoher. Just sick of people in general over the years selectively remembering how "DD blew that game". If someone does find a decent copy of the entire sequence and puts in on YouTube you will see it how it really was but don't worry, I won't expect you to apologize here...
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	Don Donoher DON DONOHER Legendary Flyer men's basketball coach who guided Dayton to 435 victories in 25 seasons (1964-1989) including the 1967 NCAA Runner-Up. Took over the program after the passing of Tom Blackburn and earned many NCAA and NIT bids over his career, including five Sweet-16s, one Elite Eight appearance, and the 1968 NIT Championship. Groomed All-Americans Don May and Jim Paxson, along with all-time leading scorer Roosevelt Chapman. Coached UD as they joined conference affiliation for the first time (Midwest Collegiate). A graduate of UD, Donoher played for Blackburn and credits much of his coaching success to his mentor's teachings: defense, ball protection, patience, and unselfishness.

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by longtimefan67 Not a relative of Don Donoher. Just sick of people in general over the years selectively remembering how "DD blew that game". If someone does find a decent copy of the entire sequence and puts in on YouTube you will see it how it really was but don't worry, I won't expect you to apologize here... Posted via Mobile Device

Apologize to you or Donoher?

	Don Donoher DON DONOHER Legendary Flyer men's basketball coach who guided Dayton to 435 victories in 25 seasons (1964-1989) including the 1967 NCAA Runner-Up. Took over the program after the passing of Tom Blackburn and earned many NCAA and NIT bids over his career, including five Sweet-16s, one Elite Eight appearance, and the 1968 NIT Championship. Groomed All-Americans Don May and Jim Paxson, along with all-time leading scorer Roosevelt Chapman. Coached UD as they joined conference affiliation for the first time (Midwest Collegiate). A graduate of UD, Donoher played for Blackburn and credits much of his coaching success to his mentor's teachings: defense, ball protection, patience, and unselfishness.

[longtimefan67]

Originally Posted by Smitty10 Apologize to you or Donoher?

Donoher
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	Don Donoher DON DONOHER Legendary Flyer men's basketball coach who guided Dayton to 435 victories in 25 seasons (1964-1989) including the 1967 NCAA Runner-Up. Took over the program after the passing of Tom Blackburn and earned many NCAA and NIT bids over his career, including five Sweet-16s, one Elite Eight appearance, and the 1968 NIT Championship. Groomed All-Americans Don May and Jim Paxson, along with all-time leading scorer Roosevelt Chapman. Coached UD as they joined conference affiliation for the first time (Midwest Collegiate). A graduate of UD, Donoher played for Blackburn and credits much of his coaching success to his mentor's teachings: defense, ball protection, patience, and unselfishness.

[DGO67]

My psychoanalyst neighbor said it is therapeutic to recall prior painful moments. It takes your mind off of the present day event (like:how could we lose to LaSalle and get dumped from the top 25 for the foreseeable future and start to worry about being on the bubble and perhaps have to win the A-10 tournament in Brooklyn to make the dance?) and you realize that you will survive and have the right to say you still have some memory left in your slowly demagnetizing cranial cavity.

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[longtimefan67]

Originally Posted by DGO67 My psychoanalyst neighbor said it is therapeutic to recall prior painful moments. It takes your mind off of the present day event (like:how could we lose to LaSalle and get dumped from the top 25 for the foreseeable future and start to worry about being on the bubble and perhaps have to win the A-10 tournament in Brooklyn to make the dance?) and you realize that you will survive and have the right to say you still have some memory left in your slowly demagnetizing cranial cavity.

Well, the UD fans who also love the Bengals didn't need to long to forget the UD loss, which pales in comparison to how the Bengals imploded last night. Agree?

[redbengal]

Originally Posted by longtimefan67 Well, the UD fans who also love the Bengals didn't need to long to forget the UD loss, which pales in comparison to how the Bengals imploded last night. Agree?

Wholeheartedly. The Bengals wrote the ugliest chapter yet in their playoff woes. Made me put the Flyer loss in perspective real quick. Dayton can put this loss behind them and still make something great of this season. Sadly, the Bengals can't.

[FLYER5]

Originally Posted by Smitty10 Not the Amazing Mets?

Who? Yuck..
Now, The Who!?!
At Woodstock, 1969
Watched the 2nd lunar landing from my 4th grade desk at St Anthony school.

[FLYER5]

Originally Posted by bobber I was in fatigues all of 1969. Don't remember a thing.

Thank you very much for your service.
Thanks for starting and bumping this thread too, Smitty.

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by FLYER5 Who? Yuck.. Now, The Who!?! At Woodstock, Summer of Love. 1969 Watched the lunar landing from my 3rd grade desk at St Anthony school.

Actually that was a mistake. "The amazing Mets" is what their fans call them every year. "The Miracle Mets" was the special label given to the 1969 team. And since they were playing the Orioles who were heavily favored, I loved the fact they won in 5 games. And it was easy to like them as they had 3 very young pitchers who got them through that series. Maybe you've heard of them: Their names were Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan and Jerry Koosman.

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by Smitty10 I was a 10 year old going on 11. Flyers were ranked #19, Davidson was ranked #6. The game was at Madison Square Garden for some reason. The Flyers had a one point lead with about 5 seconds left in the game and also had possession of the inbound. Jerry Gottschall(who was not a starter, his twin Jimmy was) was inbounding and threw an intercepted ball that was put up from about 17 feet away and swished. Flyers lose 64-63. My first real heartbreaker in all of my sports fandom. They played each other two more times in February of 1972 and 1973, 1st at in Charlotte(lost 85-69) 2nd time at the Arena(lost 84-67). It's time for the great 7 to get revenge for that 10 year old kid and if they do it in heartbreaking fashion to the hometown fans, this now 56 year old will feel redeemed.

:c lap:

This now 57 year old, waited almost 47 years for this moment. I'm ecstatic because I hate Davidson, and something tells me they are going to be our biggest in conference rivals for awhile. They are tough. I'm going to drink a Crown now.

	Charlotte CHARLOTTE UNC Charlotte is one of a generation of universities founded in metropolitan areas of the United States immediately after World War II in response to rising education demands generated by the war and its technology. Now a research intensive university, UNC Charlotte is the fourth largest of the 16 institutions within the University of North Carolina system and the largest institution in the Charlotte region. The university comprises seven professional colleges and currently offers 18 doctoral programs, 62 master’s degree programs and 90 bachelor’s degrees. More than 900 full-time faculty comprise the university’s academic departments and the 2007 fall enrollment exceeded 22,300 students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the 49ers.

[SeasonTicketFan]

Originally Posted by Smitty10 :c lap: This now 57 year old, waited almost 47 years for this moment. I'm ecstatic because I hate Davidson, and something tells me they are going to be our biggest in conference rivals for awhile. They are tough. I'm going to drink a Crown now.

Does not make up for that 1969 loss, but it felt good to finally beat Davidson.

[axehandle]

I listened to the game at old UH "Horny Hill"

[Smitty10]

Bump, it's time to beat them on their own floor.

[Fudd]

If my math is correct, I was likely conceived near or on that very day.

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by Fudd If my math is correct, I was likely conceived near or on that very day.

Yeah, but do you remember the game?

[CT Flyer]

I can recall it well while awaiting my third month of life anniversary in just five short days.

[Viperstick]

I went to the game at Belk Arena (gymnasium) two years ago. All I can say is I hope we show up, and that the Speedo wearing douchebags do not.

[swish61]

Originally Posted by FLYER5 Who? Yuck.. Now, The Who!?! At Woodstock, Summer of Love. 1969 Watched the lunar landing from my 3rd grade desk at St Anthony school.

I thought I remembered the moon landing happened about 10pm? Is my memory off?

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by swish61 I thought I remembered the moon landing happened about 10pm? Is my memory off?

Does it surprise you that FLYER5 built up a lot of detention in his youth?

[Beatty Town Coach]

Originally Posted by Smitty10 I was a 10 year old going on 11. Flyers were ranked #19, Davidson was ranked #6. The game was at Madison Square Garden for some reason. The Flyers had a one point lead with about 5 seconds left in the game and also had possession of the inbound. Jerry Gottschall(who was not a starter, his twin Jimmy was) was inbounding and threw an intercepted ball that was put up from about 17 feet away and swished. Flyers lose 64-63. My first real heartbreaker in all of my sports fandom. They played each other two more times in February of 1972 and 1973, 1st at in Charlotte(lost 85-69) 2nd time at the Arena(lost 84-67). It's time for the great 7 to get revenge for that 10 year old kid and if they do it in heartbreaking fashion to the hometown fans, this now 56 year old will feel redeemed.

That's a great post and excellent memory (even in a losing notion) to share.


Great seven????????? What seven?? Did you mean the fabulous eighteen?

	Charlotte CHARLOTTE UNC Charlotte is one of a generation of universities founded in metropolitan areas of the United States immediately after World War II in response to rising education demands generated by the war and its technology. Now a research intensive university, UNC Charlotte is the fourth largest of the 16 institutions within the University of North Carolina system and the largest institution in the Charlotte region. The university comprises seven professional colleges and currently offers 18 doctoral programs, 62 master’s degree programs and 90 bachelor’s degrees. More than 900 full-time faculty comprise the university’s academic departments and the 2007 fall enrollment exceeded 22,300 students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the 49ers.

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by Beatty Town Coach That's a great post and excellent memory (even in a losing notion) to share. Great seven????????? What seven?? Did you mean the fabulous eighteen?

Bumped from 2 years ago. My memory has deteriorated in the past 2 years.

[Beatty Town Coach]

Neal walked on the moon at 10:56 p.m. EDT...my wife is from Wapak! I know the Armstrong Museum like the back of my hand.

[LIBob]

Originally Posted by swish61 I thought I remembered the moon landing happened about 10pm? Is my memory off?

And it was a Sunday night also.

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by LIBob And it was a Sunday night also.

Uh oh, it also was 7/20/1969, who had grade school classes in mid summer back then?

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by Smitty10 Uh oh, it also was 7/20/1969, who had grade school classes in mid summer back then?

Okay, there was a 2nd moon landing(Apollo 12) on 11/19/1969. He must be referring to that one.

[UDTradition]

Originally Posted by Smitty10 I was a 10 year old going on 11. Flyers were ranked #19, Davidson was ranked #6. The game was at Madison Square Garden for some reason. The Flyers had a one point lead with about 5 seconds left in the game and also had possession of the inbound. Jerry Gottschall(who was not a starter, his twin Jimmy was) was inbounding and threw an intercepted ball that was put up from about 17 feet away and swished. Flyers lose 64-63. My first real heartbreaker in all of my sports fandom. They played each other two more times in February of 1972 and 1973, 1st at in Charlotte(lost 85-69) 2nd time at the Arena(lost 84-67). It's time for the great 7 to get revenge for that 10 year old kid and if they do it in heartbreaking fashion to the hometown fans, this now 56 year old will feel redeemed.

I remember the game like is was yesterday. Thanks for reminding me. The agony of the game lingered for many, many years... I appreciate you making me depressed again.

Go Flyers

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[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by UDTradition I remember the game like is was yesterday. Thanks for reminding me. The agony of the game lingered for many, many years... I appreciate you making me depressed again. Go Flyers

Sorry, but now that they are in our conference I'm going to keep resurrecting this thread until I'm satisfied that those bozos in North Carolina feel the pain I did 48 years ago.

[CE80]

Originally Posted by swish61 I thought I remembered the moon landing happened about 10pm? Is my memory off?

That may have been the walk. The landing happened in the afternoon. I was at bat day at Yankee stadium when they made the announcement that the Eagle had landed.

As a side note, I got a Joe Pepitone bat and my sister got Bobby Murcer.

[longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Smitty10 Sorry, but now that they are in our conference I'm going to keep resurrecting this thread until I'm satisfied that those bozos in North Carolina feel the pain I did 48 years ago.

Seems like Jerry Gottschall is the one you should be upset with.

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by CE80 That may have been the walk. The landing happened in the afternoon. I was at bat day at Yankee stadium when they made the announcement that the Eagle had landed. As a side note, I got a Joe Pepitone bat and my sister got Bobby Murcer.

It was a Sunday at 4:17pm EDT. So what was FLYER5 doing at his 3rd grade desk at 4:17pm on a Sunday in the middle of summer? I'm thinking he's remembering 2nd moon landing in November.

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by longtimefan Seems like Jerry Gottschall is the one you should be upset with.

JG felt my pain, Davidson and their fans didn't.

[jack72]

You had to remind us. One of my few negative memories of Flyer basketball during my four years. Why did Jerry have to try and throw it deep over Malloy's arms? Probably a coaching error.

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by jack72 You had to remind us. One of my few negative memories of Flyer basketball during my four years. Why did Jerry have to try and throw it deep over Malloy's arms? Probably a coaching error.

The coaching error was having the wrong twin inbound the ball.

[Decatur Flyer]

Do not remember that game; but went to the home loss to Florida State that year. I was a UD ROTC instructor serving in the US Army at the time. My first UD game saw the Flyers lose a close game to FSU. Everyone was excited by the presence of Red Auerbach of the Boston Celtics at the game. FSU had a big awesome guy that impressed me, and a what looked like a slow, lazy center named Dave Cowans. Dayton was led by Ken May. Have been a Flyers fan since. The Arena was crazy that night!

[FLYER5]

Originally Posted by swish61 I thought I remembered the moon landing happened about 10pm? Is my memory off?

Wow, first time I've seen my error here. Obviously I didn't see the 1st lunar landing from school. It must have been Apollo 14 landing in 1971. One of my St Anthony classmates is going to have to bail me out. Sorry for the erroneous statement. You're welcome however for the humor involved Go Flyers! Beat Davidson!
My whole post was wrong. Summer of Love was in '67. Wondering if I woke up that day!
Touchdown for Apollo 14 at 8:37 on February 5th, 1971.

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by Decatur Flyer Do not remember that game; but went to the home loss to Florida State that year. I was a UD ROTC instructor serving in the US Army at the time. My first UD game saw the Flyers lose a close game to FSU. Everyone was excited by the presence of Red Auerbach of the Boston Celtics at the game. FSU had a big awesome guy that impressed me, and a what looked like a slow, lazy center named Dave Cowans. Dayton was led by Ken May. Have been a Flyers fan since. The Arena was crazy that night!

Looked it up, that was actually the following season (1969-1970) Flyers lost to Florida St. 82-76 on 2/7/1970. Florida St. was ranked #12 when we lost to them.

[Decatur Flyer]

Thanks for the correction. Still a big moment in my life!

[NorthwestFlyer]

I was ****ting in my pants and it had nothing to do with the game.

[Smitty10]

I'll always remember 2/24/2017. Thank you Scooch, Kendall, X-Man, John C, Kyle and Charles. This helps but I need about 9 more straight victories over this team.

[T-Bone 84]

Jerry Gottschall has finally been redeemed. This time, our Flyers snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. It took 48 years, but it finally happened. How sweet it is!
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[Smitty10]

okay, let's make it 3 in a row against them. We're now 2-4 all time against them. 1-1 at home, 1-2 at their place and 0-1 on neutral court(which is the game that started this thread). Time to even up the neutral court record.

Yes, Jerry Gottschall might be satisfied, but I'm not.