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Boom, baby! my basketball life in Indiana / Bobby "Slick" Leonard and Lew Freedman.
| Author/creator | Leonard, Bobby, 1932- |
| Other author | Freedman, Lew. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Chicago, Illinois : Triumph Books, [2013] |
| Description | xiv, 274 pages ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "Bobby "Slick" Leonard has etched his name forever on the Mount Rushmore of Indiana basketball, and in Boom, Baby! he shares memories from his storied career. Leonard takes readers inside the Indiana locker room with legendary head coach Butch McCracken and onto the court when he hit the deciding free throws as the "Hurrying Hoosiers" topped Phog Allen's Kansas Jayhawks. He recalls the NBA's early years, including being drafted by a Baltimore Bullets team that folded soon after selecting him. He tells of his time as the winningest coach in the ABA's nine-year history, securing three championships in his first five seasons with the Indianapolis Pacers. In his final act, "Slick" endeared himself to new generations of Hoosier hoops fans as the longtime Pacers radio voice, with his trademark call "Boom, Baby!" for a successful three-point shot"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Abstract | "Basketball legend Bobby "Slick" Leonard shares the stories of his life from high school star at Terre Haute to Indiana's "Hurryin' Hoosiers," to playing and coaching in the ABA and NBA and becoming the voice of the Pacers"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2013030144 |
| ISBN | 9781600788598 (hardback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |