Syracuse Basketball: A Century of Memories is a collection of the most memorable moments in the history of Syracuse basketball as selected by the editors of The Syracuse Newspapers. Fans of the Big Orange will enjoy reliving the greatest moments, including NCAA finals appearances in 1975, 1987, and 1996, and players and coaches such as Boeheim, Douglas, Bing, Seikaly, and Coleman.
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Bob Snyder has been a columnist and beat write covering the Orangemen for more than 30 years. He has witnessed and reported on all the significant events in the teams recent history, including the school's first Final Four appearance in 1975, Jim Boeheim's entire tenure as head coach, and the founding of the Big East Conference.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
This is all we have to show for 100 years?,
This review is from: syracuse basketball a century of history (Hardcover)
I have to admit, I didn't check the number of pages when I ordered. I assumed that for almost 30 bucks I would be getting a comprehensive history of Syracuse basketball. What I got was a book that is much too short and lacks adequate detail. Entire stretches of 2-4 years are skipped, even in the Mid-80s! No articles concerning Pearl's shot to beat BC in '85. No articles about Lawrence Moten breaking scoring records. I hope the next person that tries this book does it right!
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Bob, thanks for the memories,
By John Wisniewski (Massapequa, New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: syracuse basketball a century of history (Hardcover)
I couldn't wait to get this book. I'm a guy who had the good fortune to not only go to Syracuse University in the Sixties but also work as a reporter at the Syracuse Newspapers in the Seventies. Anyone who has lived in Syracuse knows the important place SU basketball holds in that town. Bob Snyder's invaluable compendium of SU basketball highlights as reported and depicted in the Syracuse press is a something special. They say that journalism is the first draft of history, and the first draft presented here needs no rewrite. One of the nation's finest basketball programs, brought to us by coaches Fred Lewis, Ray Danforth, and the great Jim Boeheim, is a reader's delight as offered by Snyder. And, personally, to see once again the bylines of the likes of writers Snyder, Arnie Burdick, and Bud Poliquin as well as photographer Hal Slate brings on a flood of memories that warms the soul. SU alums and fans wherever you are, treat yourself to this book as a way to always remember the good times brought by Dave Bing, Rudy Hackett, Roosevelt Bouie, Louis Orr, Leo Rautins, Billy Owens, Lawrence Moten, John Wallace, Etan Thomas, Jason Hart, and all of your other favorite SU players.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bob, Thanks for the Memories (Revisited),
By John Wisniewski (Massapequa, New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: syracuse basketball a century of history (Hardcover)
In my previous post--Bob, Thanks for the Memories--I of course mistyped former Syracuse university basketball coach Roy Danforth's name as Ray Danforth. Apologies to Roy.
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