He has also been described as australias first natural historian, as well as one of the most important british explorers of the period between sir. He also was one of just two players to play all nine aba seasons with the same team. Louie dampier s devastating road to basketball hall of fame. In the recorded history of mankind, no one may ever have had as positive an experience operating a vacuum cleaner as louie dampier did. In one era, out another texas westernkentucky changed. J julius erving, wes unseld, and george gervin, among others. Louie dampier and dan issel were two of my favorites from my aba days, he said. This famous book, first published in 1929 was considerably revised and enlarged in its fourth edition, which is being reprinted now. Of all the players from the 196768 season, only louie dampier, bob netolicky, byron beck, and gerald govan played in all nine seasons of the red white and blue league.
A 6foot playmaker on adolph rupps famed rupps runts team at the university of kentucky, dampier averaged 21 points per game as the wildcats raced all the way to the 1966 ncaa national championship game. It was beginning to seem possible this could be the first losing team since rupp arrived at the university of kentucky from illinoiss freeport high school in 1930. About us staff directory careers accessibility site map public notices our ethical. From rupp to pitino book, which was published in 1991. William dampier, buccaneer who later explored parts of the coasts of australia, new guinea, and new britain for the british admiralty. May 25, 2018 louie dampier is a american famous celebrity, who was born on 20 november, 1944 in indianapolis, indiana. He was also named academic allsec twice and academic allamerican once. Buccaneerauthor, by bonner, william hallam and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Louie dampier overwhelmed by election to the hall of. Wed love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article. Louis louie dampier born november 20, 1944 is a retired american professional basketball player a 6foottall guard, dampier is one of only a handful of men to play all nine seasons in the american basketball association aba 19671976, all with the kentucky colonels. In the recorded history of mankind, no one may ever have had as positive an experience operating a vacuum cleaner as louie dampier did feb. Popularly called little louie by wildcat fans, dampier had another rupp story. Bernard cohen containing a list of reading, with comments on them to guide the readers.
I dont remember dealing with mike pratt, although i do remember. The wildcats won their next four, but history, sociology and politics quickly buried that 271 record because uk lost the national final to texas western 7265. Apr 14, 2018 once all the books and balls were signed and the selfies snapped, it was time for the formal celebration on the floor of bankers life fieldhouse, the pacers home court. The nba is the premier professional basketball league in the. Rupps runts 196566 mens basketball ncaa runnerup team. The aba is long gone, but it remains the soul of the nba. It has 6 tightly bound and clean pages, none of which are torn. The most memorial event in his high school career, other than being a great basketball player, was the 7468 victory over new york citys power memorial high. Sep 14, 2015 the latter is a photographic history of the colonels featuring a coverphoto of a hardcharging louie dampier, teeth bared, game face on, driving toward the basket pushing a red, white and blue. The louie dampier book of basketball was straightforward, concise, and fun to read. Kentucky colonels of the american basketball association. Louie dampier was a standout basketball player for the university of kentucky in college and for the kentucky colonels in the aba. A championship in 1966 was a step for integration the new.
As juniors, riley and dampier upgraded their combined average to 43. He helped document those colonel days in two books, kentucky. A championship in 1966 was a step for integration the. The new york times says captain louie captures the sound and rhythm of music that runs through childhood fantasies. It has taken way too long, but history and louie dampier finally are in the. This is the 1960 anchor from southport high school in indianapolis. Hall, then an assistant to kentuckys legendary adolph rupp and later the wildcats head coach. Get the best deals on louie dampier when you shop the largest online selection at. Mar 20, 2016 at the time, it was a monumental 7265 upset of a wildcats team that featured a backcourt of pat riley and louie dampier even if the miners did finish with a record of 281. Lot of 4 vintage louie rafael rings amber green blue purple stones nice 201819 panini impeccable illustrious ink louie dampier auto 2549 colon chuck berryst.
Larry conley and pat riley were six feet three, tommy kron six feet five, louie dampier six feet even. Rupps runts 196566 mens basketball ncaa runner up this team coached by the legendary adolph rupp and was one of the most popular teams he coached. Feb 24, 2014 discover book depositorys huge selection of william dampier books online. Louie dampiers devastating road to basketball hall of fame. Hes the first indianapolisborn player to be enshrined, but as people watched this aba superstar play, they had no idea the inner battles he. Aug 24, 2015 the american basketball association was a bastard idea, a product of a failed attempt to get a football franchise in the fledgling and soon to be incorporated american football league. This hardbound book is in very good or better condition. Take a look back at the career of louie dampier as he is inducted into the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame. The teams colorful coaches are also profiled, including championship winners adolph rupp, joe b. William dampier 1651 1715 was an english pirate, explorer and navigator who became the first englishman to explore parts of what is today australia, and. Their overall record was 272 losing in the ncaa finals to texas western now. Pro basketball edit in 1967 the cincinnati royals now the sacramento kings selected dampier in the fourth round of the nba draft and the kentucky colonels selected him in the aba draft. Dampier was a member of rupps runts and helped lead his team to the finals of the. William dampier author of piracy, turtles and flying foxes.
Louie dampier wildcat legend print your frame of mind. Biography of louie dampier excerpt louis louie dampier born november 20, 1944 in indianapolis, indiana is a retired american professional basketball player. Aba, the 67yearold obrien, the author of 22 books on sports in. Scott tarter, an aba fan based in indianapolis and a cofounder of the dropping dimes aba charity, has engaged in a yearslong project to honor all of the players who played in. Jun 01, 2015 through these images, fans of the american basketball association will remember the high flying, intense action of that rough and tumble league, including stars like louie dampier, artis gilmore and dan issel from the colonels, and other wellknown greats such as dr.
Threepointers made by louie dampier, the abas alltime leader in that category as well as the leagues alltime points leader. There is little to no evidence of if any of the stories it engendered are true, but the book lives up to its strange, yet engaging legacy of being both the epitome of what the 1970s were about afros, free spirited excess, drugs, guns and the birth of contemporary, fastflowing basketball. Known for its distinctive red, white and blue basketball, the aba competed with the established national basketball association the nba for players, fans, and media attention. Dampier was also a playmaker who finished 4th in career assists per game in the aba with 5. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive. They won the sec championship 151 losing only to their bitter rival tennessee 6962 at tennessee. Louie dampier naismith memorial basketball hall of fame. A seventime allstar game performer in the old american. William dampier 1651 1715 was an english pirate, explorer and navigator who became the first englishman to explore parts of what is today australia, and the first person to circumnavigate the world three times. Louie dampier the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame. Wildcats stars from more than a century of success are highlighted, including louie dampier, pat riley, sam bowie, jamal mashburn, antoine walker, walter mccarty, travis ford, and brandon knight. A brief timeline of dampiers life western australian museum. Mike pratt when they were with the kentucky colonels.
A voyage to new holland by william dampier and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Louie dampier heads group of hall of fame honorees usa today. When you visit our website, we store cookies on your browser to collect information related to you, your preferences or your device. He ended his career as the third leading scorer in uk history at that time. A uk team that was unranked before the season won its first 23 games before stumbling against tennessee. This edition had the addition of a postscript by professor i. The online museum devoted to the defunct american basketball association 19671976. His thoughts or memories of exuk standouts louie dampier, dan issel and. A 6foottall guard, dampier is one of only a handful of men to play all nine seasons in the american basketball association aba 19671976, all with the kentucky colonels. Dampier, orphaned at the age of 16, voyaged to newfoundland and. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more.
Louie dampier project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The end of an old era and the beginning of the new, says joe b. Astrology and natal chart of louie dampier, born on 19441120. William dampier, born august 1651, east coker, somerset, eng. Long before louie dampier became a naismith basketball hall of.
Dampier, orphaned at the age of 16, voyaged to newfoundland and later sailed to the. American basketball association aba remember the aba. Louie dampier, one of kentuckys best pure shooters in history, has finally made it to the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame. Monday 3 april 2017 below is a revised and corrected version of the dampier timeline by m. A keen observer of natural phenomena, he was, in some respects, a pioneer in scientific exploration. Upon graduation from kentucky in 1967, dampier scored 1,575 points, at the time thirdmost in school history behind only cotton nash 1,770 and alex groza 1,744. Louie dampier was a topscoring guard who helped lead the kentucky wildcats to the ncaa championship game and later helped bring an aba championship to the kentucky colonels of the aba. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. What makes loose balls great is that the aba is the last great american myth. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits.
Louie dampier was inducted into the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame on september 12, 2015. The dunk contest the first slam dunk contest took place during. Dampier was inducted into the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame in september 2015. Louie dampier is a american famous celebrity, who was born on 20 november, 1944 in indianapolis, indiana. Louie dampier career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba, aba, and ncaa. This information is mostly used to make the site work as you. Junior forward, pat riley came to uk from linton high school in schenectady, new york. Mccarthy, from dampiers accounts and a number of sources, notably baer, 1966. Louis dampier born november 20, 1944 is an american retired professional basketball player. The team was a winner and had two starters from kentucky.
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