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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 14 MIN

1972/1973 NBA Champion New York Knicks (A Total Team Effort)

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGEEPISODE SUMMARYAfter winning the NBA Championship in 1970, the Knicks returned to the playoffs in 1971 but fell one win short of reaching the NBA Finals. In 1972, they returned to the Finals but lost to the Lakers in five games. With many of their players getting older and Captain Willis Reed battling serious injuries, the Knicks knew that the 1972/73 season might be their last chance to win a second NBA Championship. You can read the full blog post here.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited TimeRunning Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)

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