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syracuse basketball a century of history

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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!

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.

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.