Thrilled to announce the publication of my article by The Indypendent showcasing a few early chapters in Knicks history on the heels of the club's first title in 53 years . Although Madison Square Garden is entrenched in the public mind as the one and only home of the New York Knickerbockers, a closer look at the franchise’s genesis may well surprise a few readers. On November 11, 1946, the team indeed played its very first home contest at “the world’s most famous arena” (th

After getting his start as a ball boy for the New York Knicks, Marv Albert worked his first game as the team’s broadcaster at the age of...

Much to the chagrin of local fans, the Pittsburgh Pipers relocated to Minnesota in the immediate aftermath of the ABA's inaugural season (1967-68). "We packed in the fans," recalls Sweet Charlie Williams, the team’s sharp shooting, "and the town started to talk about the Pipers and Connie Hawkins” – the league’s MVP and top scorer. “You would think that would be something to build on – we were the DEFENDING CHAMPS [author's emphasis], and Connie lived in Pittsburgh year-round