Al's Sixth Man

[brewcity77]

Really good read about Al McGuire, family, and Marquette fandom in the 1970s. Great read.

https://asaintfor45minuteswordpress.wordpress.com/2016/10/04/als-sixth-man-and-jacks-fifth-child-al-mcguire-my-dad-and-me/

[dgies9156]

Nice piece. Says a lot about Al as well and the person he was.

Also a different, simpler time in college basketball.

[Lennys Tap]

Really good read about Al McGuire, family, and Marquette fandom in the 1970s. Great read.

https://asaintfor45minuteswordpress.wordpress.com/2016/10/04/als-sixth-man-and-jacks-fifth-child-al-mcguire-my-dad-and-me/

Really nice story, Brew. Thanks for sharing. A nice glimpse into Al the man rather than the coach.

One small correction. Against North Carolina we didn't trail for most of the game. We led by 8 or 9 at halftime I think and held a lead for most of the 2nd half. As soon as NC took the lead (not by several points but by 1 or 2) Dean Smith went into the 4 corners. We let them hold it and rested for several minutes (Al played his best 5 big minutes and we were tired) when we came after them they attacked and Bo Ellis made a big block. We scored and quickly pulled away. Won by 8.

[mileskishnish72]

Had a little soreness in the throat reading about, and remembering, those days.

Like it was yesterday.