Playing in the basketball mecca of madison square garden, the new york knickerbockers. New york knickerbockers team history sports team history. For millions of basketball fans in the 1970s, walt clyde frazier defined the word cool. The charles brothers kept the band going by adding new members richie walker vocals, eric swanson drums and barry mccoy keyboards. It is a history that includes six of the 50 greatest players in nba history. This books tells us the begining of the knicks and how the teams changed over the years. Knickerbocker group, consisting of washington irving and other frequent contributors to the knickerbocker. In 1845, the team was founded by alexander cartwright, considered one of the original developers of modern baseball. New york knickerbockers primary logo sports logo history. The surname of his fictional dutch historian diedrich knickerbocker is generally associated with new york and new yorkers, as found in new yorks professional basketball team the new york knickerbockers. All doors were locked and no men were allowed to watch. Knickerbocker surname, including a list of people with the surname writers.
This lowly occupation became synonymous with the patrician class in nyc through washington irvings attribution of his history of new york 1809 to a fictitious author named diedrich knickerbocker. New york knickerbockers alternate logo sports logo history. In 1851, the new york knickerbockers wore the first ever recorded baseball uniforms. See more ideas about new york knicks, nba players and new york knickerbockers. The first logo of the new york knickerbockers is of a character named father knickerbocker dribbling a orange basketball with black outline, in the iconic blue and orange colors. Diedrich knickerbocker, a pseudonym of washington irving.
New york basketball basketball history i love basketball basketball uniforms basketball players nba. Recent game results height of bar is margin of victory mouseover bar for details click for box score grouped by month. Thats the legacy and tradition of the new york knickerbockers, a charter. With origins dating back to 1946 in the basketball association of america, the knicks were a charter member of the nba and have boasted a. The host of cnns larry king live shares his riveting storyfrom his humble roots in depressionera brooklyn to the heights of celebrity, in an account filled with personal anecdotes and behindthescenes observations on important world figures topics. One of the greatest point guards in nba history, clyde guided the new york knicks to their only two championships with a style and flair that was wholly his own. New york knickerbockers alternate logo 2012 present. Knickerbockers history of new york is a satire on selfimportant local history and contemporary politics. Washington irving, an author, biographer, historian, and diplomat, completed his first major work, a satire of contemporary local history and politics entitled a history of newyork from the beginning of the world to the end of the dutch dynasty, by diedrich knickerbocker in 1809. The works of washington irving volume 4, knickerbockers history of new york, knickerbocker miscellanies by washington irving and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It was some time, if i recollect right, in the early part of the autumn of 1808, that a stranger applied for lodgings at the independent columbian hotel in mulberry street, of which i am landlord. Choose your favorite current new york knicks alternate logo.
One of the greatest point guards in nba history, clyde guided the new york. Works washington irving knickerbockers history new york. The history of the decline and fall of the new york knickerbockers as the nba season tips off tonight, take a look back at james dolans incredible decade helming one of. Playing in the basketball mecca of madison square garden, the new york k. Founded as the knickerbocker base ball club by alexander cartwright considered one of the original developers of modern baseball in. Bae i love fashion womens fashion new york knicks fashion books. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades 712. Nickname knickerbockers the term knickerbockers referred specifically to pants rolled up just below the knee by dutch settlers in the new world during. Profiles of the top players and coaches from the teams history, along with a rich collection of photography and memorabilia, create the ultimate, authoritative celebration of a beloved basketball team. Yesterdays games and scores from any date in baanba or aba history. Our basketball team history book enables you retrace the history of any n. New york knicks basketball vintage sports media guides for sale.
Take the excitement home with this personalized book that retraces the history of your favorite nba team through beautifully reprinted coverage from the new york times archives. A basketball homecoming for canada the new york times. The knicks short for knickerbockers have won two nba championships 1970 and 1973 and are among the most lucrative franchises in professional basketball. The new york knickerbockers, more commonly referred to as the knicks, are an american professional basketball team based in the new york city borough of manhattan. With origins dating back to 1946 in the basketball association of america, the knicks were a charter member of the nba and have boasted a long list of alltime great players, from harry the horse gallatin to walt clyde frazier and bill bradley, patrick. These logos are distinctive to the city of new york and are well recognized. Knickerbockers history of new york all you can books. In 199293, the knicks rewrote the club record book with a franchiserecordtying 60 wins. Books include your teams biggest games and greatest players and offer optional personalization on the cover. See more ideas about new york knicks, nba and new york knickerbockers. March 23, 1893 the first womens basketball game was played at smith college between the freshmen and sophomores. This book is about the history of the new york knicks.
Everything you wanted to know about the new york knicks. This is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. After a short time with the new york knickerbockers, jerry became a member of the american basketball association aba indiana pacers. In 1809, legendary author washington irving solidified the knickerbocker name in new york lore when he wrote the satiric a history of new york from the beginning of the world to the end of the. Get the latest new york knicks news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more from espn. After leaving the pros in 2012, darko started a new. The new york knickerbockers were one of the first organized baseball teams which played under a set of rules similar to the game today. Learn more about the team and its notable players, in this article. While playing for the pacers in 1967, he made the longest threepoint shot in pro basketball history. It also talks about the achievements that the knicks had and how much sucess they had. Includes news, scores, schedules, statistics, photos and video. It was designed by new york worldtelegram cartoonist willard mullin. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
True, the knicks sale of season tickets has dwindled to about 6,500, a drop of about 1,600 from last season, after the team failed to qualify for the playoffs for the third time in the last four. Americanized spelling of the dutch occupational name knickerbacker marble baker, i. Playing in the basketball mecca of madison square garden, the new york knickerbockers are a team steeped in history. Knicks shortened from knickerbockers by sportswriters, ironically doesnt have much to do with the short pants that new yorks early dutch settlers favored. New york knickerbockers basketball team history, new york knickerbockers basketball team, new york knickerbokers basketball team pictorial works, history publisher.
One of irvings most lasting contributions to american culture is in the way that americans celebrate christmas. The knickerbocker name comes from the pseudonym used by washington irving in his book a history of new york, a name which became applied to the descendants of the original dutch settlers of what later became new york, and later, by extension, to new yorkers in general. Season college basketball basketball jones basketball history basketball stuff new york. The knicks compete in the national basketball association nba as a member of the atlantic division of the eastern conference. Knickerbockers history of new york by washington irving. Cholly knickerbocker, a pseudonym used by a series of society columnists writing for the new york american and the new york journalamerican.
Primer to gilded age new york society edwardian promenade. He was a small, brisklooking old gentleman, dressed in a rusty black coat, a pair of olive velvet breeches. John f grabowski discusses the history, formation, development, and popularity of the new york knicks basketball team, including a look at individual players who have had an impact on the success of the team. Basketball reference utilizes official nba data for current nba, wnba. Basketball knickerbockers summary photographs show new york knicks basketball player dick mcguire and teammates demonstrating mcguires skill with the ball.
As you flip through celebrated moments, youll relive glory days, newsworthy. The new york knicks are one of the oldest teams in the national basketball association, having played in the league for over 70 years. James naismith and the first games were played at springfield college ma. A whos who of everyone who ever played on or coached the nbas most celebrated team michael benson author of the devil at. League history 1949 present national basketball association 1946 1949 basketball association of america.
Washington irving once penned a history of new york under. Thats the legacy and tradition of the new york knickerbockers, a charter member of the national basketball association and one of the benchmark franchises of american sports. The complete illustrated history presents the full history of this storied franchise, with all the oncourt feats and offcourt exploits of the orange and blue. Get the best deals on new york knicks basketball vintage sports. So i figured, why not a knicks book about the history of the team. New york knickerbockers basketball team juvenile literature. Official guide and record book of the new york knickerbockers basketball club on. A quick trip through knicks history the new york times.
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