People have been killing because of racial differences since the time of Adam and Eve, but in this country racism has been primarily aimed at African Americans.

I grew up in the heart of the Depression.

Indiana gets credit for having the most rabid basketball fans in the union, but Maine is a very, very active basketball state.

I had endured six years of frustration so I think winning it all meant more to me than most of the others on the team.

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.

I once heard that Paul Seymour said as much as winning an NBA Championship, he'd like to see the Celtics lose a game after Auerbach brought out the cigar so he could go up to Arnold and stuff the cigar in his face.

Cooper was my road roommate, and also happened to be the first African American player drafted by a National Basketball Association team.