We ran an up-tempo, transition-style of game at Boston College - very similar to what we ran when I played for Arnold.

Sports create a bond between comtemporaries that lasts a lifetime. It also gives your life structure, discipline and a genuine, sincere, pure fulfillment that few other areas of endeavor provide.

That seemed to be the case with most of the teams based in the smaller towns - the fans were more rabid, and they wanted to literally kill the opposition.

I was literally fabricated over in France and born about six months after the boat landed at Ellis Island. This was the heart of the Depression. For the first 12 years of my life we lived in a terrible ghetto on the East River.

These days I smile benignly at the fights that I see in NBA games. There aren't any broken noses or black eyes, which happened quite often when I played.

Bob Brannum was my body guard on the court. He was 6'-6 and built like a bulldog.

We had a strong relationship with Walter Brown, and felt that he was the best owner in the league.