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May 11, 2022
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle:
A place to discuss the sports stories that aren't making news, share links that aren't quite front-page material, and diagram plays on your hand. Remember to count to five Mississippi before commenting in anger.
Sad to hear of the death of Pistons great Bob Lanier on Tuesday. He is remembered for being a gentleman and generous to a fault. On a lighter note he is remembered for his size 22 shoes. This commercial with Dave Cowens highlights that.
posted by Howard_T at 02:13 PM on May 11, 2022
I forgot about that commercial. Thanks for digging it up, Ho_T
posted by NoMich at 02:23 PM on May 11, 2022
On a lighter note he is remembered for his size 22 shoes.
Some time back, I had an office visit with an orthopedic knee and shoulder specialist who was closely connected to the Celtics. On the windowsill in the exam room was a well made white basketball shoe with green trim. It was large.
I pointed to the shoe and said: "Who is that?"
The doctor said: "Kevin McHale".
I picked up the shoe and held it and for some reason said: "Probably not as big as Bob Lanier's".
The doctor said: "Not even close".
posted by beaverboard at 03:18 PM on May 11, 2022
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