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the very first live Blazer game I attended personally....fall, 1976. Blazer played a pre-season game in Mac Court down in Eugene. About 8-9 months later they won the championship. I had never seen Lucas and Twardzick play. And it was my first glimpse, live or on TV of Moses Malone, who Portland traded away shortly after

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I just wish I could remember my first game. Not as far back as some, but probably early 80's? My best experience came in '85 when we came to the annex of the Rose Garden for senior day in high school. A few of us got bored and wondered over to the Garden and it was unlocked. Walked into the court area and the Blazers were practicing. It was awesome. Ramsay yelled at some kids and said you all can stay but you have to be quiet. When practice ended, we all (about 25 of us) walked down onto the court and spoke to several players, They were awesome. I have told this story before on here so sorry. But I told Kersey my school colors were red and black and I wore #25 and that I was a huge Blazers fan. He smiled and said, "I know" and he pointed to my shirt which was a Blazers shirt. I never even remembered wearing it but great timing. Some players like Kersey were friendlier than others, but a memory that has lasted 37 years. Thanks for letting me tell it again...not that you had a choice. LOL.
 
I went to a game against the Magic in the MC. I don't remember exactly what year it was. I think it was early 90s. I don't really have many memories. Just kind flashes of sitting in the lower level and guys running up and down the floor and that's it.
 
Irish Trader said:
I remember this game because Charlie Scott went crazy throwing up shots that would have been long range three's that he was making. Shoot out between him and Petrie.

Phoenix Suns and blazers

January 26, 1973
https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/197301260POR.html
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wizenheimer said:
the very first live Blazer game I attended personally....fall, 1976. Blazer played a pre-season game in Mac Court down in Eugene. About 8-9 months later they won the championship. I had never seen Lucas and Twardzick play. And it was my first glimpse, live or on TV of Moses Malone, who Portland traded away shortly after

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WOW - Some of you are REALLY old! These are long before I was ever born. :lol:

My first live Blazer game was in 2002.
 
November 17th, 1997 against the Mavs.

I watched games for a long time before that though.
 
Preseason game at MacArthur Court in Eugene against Hornets with Kendall Gill and Mugsy Bogues in early 90s.
 
twobullz said:
No idea when it was, but the first one I remember going to Darnell Valentine was playing in it at the old glass palace.
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He was one of the players at the practice we crashed that I mentioned above. Wasn't real talkative with fans, but not rude. By far the largest legs I have ever seen.
 
lamlor said:
He was one of the players at the practice we crashed that I mentioned above. Wasn't real talkative with fans, but not rude. By far the largest legs I have ever seen.
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Valentine had big thighs, I remember that. One of my earliest memories of the Blazers was going down to the court to watch them warm up and being astonished by how big their legs were. I knew they were tall, of course, but until you get close to them you don’t realize how big around their calves and thighs are.
 
lamlor said:
He was one of the players at the practice we crashed that I mentioned above. Wasn't real talkative with fans, but not rude. By far the largest legs I have ever seen.
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My biggest memory doesn't really have to with the game at all, my dad use to be on the crew that changed over the court to ice or what ever event was going on at Memorial Coliseum. When ever my brother or I would go to any event at the coliseum we would always find something and write a note to our dad and leave it in our seats, we only saw him every other weekend. Someone on the crew would always find out notes, no matter where we were sitting and he would always have them.
 
Bingo Bango said:
Valentine had big thighs, I remember that. One of my earliest memories of the Blazers was going down to the court to watch them warm up and being astonished by how big their legs were. I knew they were tall, of course, but until you get close to them you don’t realize how big around their calves and thighs are.
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Big and they were powerful. that's why he was such a great defender.
 
Glad you are still keeping us all honest Lanny. It’s not easy getting old. I can still visibly remember making jump shots during inter mural basketball games at UCLA. Then I look in the mirror and hard to recognize that person . Ha ha
 
Ah memories...

My dad took me to 3 games in season 1. I think the first was the Bucks, then the Celts, and the 3rd was an unforgettable upset of the defending champs Knicks! :cheers:
 
I don’t remember my first game. My dad got season tickets in 1974. My first game was sometime in 1975. I was about 7 years old. Memorial Coliseum. Section 76, Row E, seat 6.

I remember my dad alternating games taking me and my older brother. I remember it was my turn to go during game 6 of the championship game, and my dad chose to take a friend of his instead of me. Devastated. I had to watch it on tv at home.
 
Bingo Bango said:
Valentine had big thighs, I remember that. One of my earliest memories of the Blazers was going down to the court to watch them warm up and being astonished by how big their legs were. I knew they were tall, of course, but until you get close to them you don’t realize how big around their calves and thighs are.
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Valentine had a body builder physique. His legs were other worldly muscular wise. He was a super cool guy too. I worked at the East Moreland Plaid Pantry before entering the Air Force, and was on my way to work and noticed him walking across the street. I went over to meet him, and he was super nice. We talked all the way to the store, where i rung up his purchase.
 
My 1st game, in person, was April 4th , 1980. Playoff game 2 vs. the hated Super Sonics. I stayed overnight (18 hours total) at the MC, in line, to get the tickets. They were great tickets. My buddy and i went and saw Billy Ray Bates lead the Blazers to an overtime victory. The Coliseum was nuts.
 
Bingo Bango said:
Valentine had big thighs, I remember that. One of my earliest memories of the Blazers was going down to the court to watch them warm up and being astonished by how big their legs were. I knew they were tall, of course, but until you get close to them you don’t realize how big around their calves and thighs are.
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Exactly right. I played center high school and was only 6' tall. Guarded guys 6'2" to 6'9". These pros were so much bigger even though same height. Amazingly so.
 
twobullz said:
My biggest memory doesn't really have to with the game at all, my dad use to be on the crew that changed over the court to ice or what ever event was going on at Memorial Coliseum. When ever my brother or I would go to any event at the coliseum we would always find something and write a note to our dad and leave it in our seats, we only saw him every other weekend. Someone on the crew would always find out notes, no matter where we were sitting and he would always have them.
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Pretty cool memories.
 
The first I remember for sure was 1992. But first basketball game was when the dream team was touring. I swear it was on Burnside.
 
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Mid 90's, don't remember the year. I do remember they played the rockets and I was only a few rows back.
 
You old farts have good memories. My first game was at the glass palace. I was young and can’t remember the opponent. I went to a few games there. Such a cool vibe how you could walk up to it and see everybody moseying about.
 
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