Exclusive The ultimate Fans Ask the Questions, one of the Blazer founders, Harry Glickman!

[BlazerWookee]

Where is your raincoat now? Are you aware your raincoat has an S2 account?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

When is the interview?

When I get enough decent questions.

 

[BonesJones]

Who's your Top 3 Blazer players of all time?

 

[Chris Craig]

Why does the NBA hate the Blazers?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Last chance to get your question in.

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

Had Petrie not been available who would have been the very first Blazer (of the players still available)? I ask knowing that we surprised most everyone for drafting him that high but you just never know if anyone else might have had him on their radar.

Where does that year’s draft rank all time (ignoring the changes in the game, etc) since then? Asking because to this fan it’s still one of the best drafts in league history......

 

[LeeRC]

What is he up to, nowadays?

What does he think of the current trajectory of this Portland Trailblazers team and what would he do with it?

Which NBA Commissioner does he think did the best job?

Opinions on MJ vs. Lebron?

The recent Vegas Golden Knights success in the NHL reminds me of Portland suddenly appearing and winning it all a few years after. Does he think a similar situation could happen again in the league?

 

[riverman]

What player or coach did you want the most and were unable to get after trying ..sort of , who slipped through the cracks?

 

[jlprk]

Sly repped everyone except mine, which took by far the longest time to think out, structure, and customize for Harry's 1970s era! You could use just some of the pieces and still make a whole interview out of it alone! It glows in its pursuit of controversial opinions! Sly has no clue how to make a name for himself as a reporter!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Sly repped everyone except mine, which took by far the longest time to think out, structure, and customize for Harry's 1970s era! You could use just some of the pieces and still make a whole interview out of it alone! It glows in its pursuit of controversial opinions! Sly has no clue how to make a name for himself as a reporter!

I'm not a reporter.

I'm a dog.

 

[tykendo]

Does Harry feel "Superteams" will lead to the downfall of the league?

 

[tykendo]

Also please thank Harry for all he has done for the city .

 

[riverman]

Is anyone going to play you in the new Judy Garland movie? Why was she the end of your entertainment, concert endeavors? Was it just the no show or were you just more passionate about sports?

 

[riverman]

I could google search but what books do you recommend for sports enthusiasts and have you published books about your experiences? Also...what's your favorite sports movie of all time maybe top 5 favorites

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

Apropos absolutely nothing.......a few years back my wife and I were having lunch at Mother’s Bistro on a Sunday in the fall. It was after a Saturday when the Ducks had totally and spectacularly choked away a football game while the Beavers had pulled off a big win. We were sitting right next to Harry and his (very) lovely wife (anyone who has eaten at Mother’s knows just how close those tables are spaced). Harry’s wife was sitting to my left and Harry was across and catty corner to me. To put it mildly, Harry was not a happy camper and was grousing in depth about how poorly U of O had played, calling it a travesty and utterly unacceptable. His very patient wife just kept smiling and nodding and at one point turned to me and gave me a wink, as if to say “See what I live with?” Eventually Harry paused for a breath and seemed to realize that we had been listening the whole time (as it was completely unavoidable). I gave him a friendly smile and said (very nicely), “Go Beavs”. Totally cracked Mrs. Glickman up. For a second I honestly thought Harry was going to leap across the table at me but then he gave me a big smile and said, “Touché. Your guys played a great game.” We’ll get ‘em next week.” And then we both went about our meals. Anyway...........my Harry Glickman story. Even at my age I was honored to be in his presence........

 

[Lanny]

I used to see him from time to time up at the VA hospital. Haven't seen him in a long time now. Hope he's okay 'cause he's and icon.

When I was much younger, I saw him at a restaurant near the VA hospital. I wonder if he's been going to that hospital for a long time.

Anyhow, I've always idolized him so since I learned he was a patient at the hospital, hence a Veteran, I revere him even more

 

[Harry's Raincoat]

...........
Lucas is considered one of the Fans favorite players, but his stint with Portland was pretty short, what are your thoughts in retrospect about the trade for Calvin Natt?
...

Luke was traded away because of his cocaine problems. Hollins too. Sad to say the truth.

 

[Harry's Raincoat]

What was that weird urban legend about Glickman? Something about an Umbrella or something or another?

He left the raincoat behind accidentally at the room where he had been told the price to enter the league had just gone up. He didn't have the financing as he couldn't reach one of his $$$ guys (Weinberg IIRC). When he realized he had left his raincoat, he returned to the room to retrieve it, and $$$ guy was on the line returning his call.
Presto....Blazers formed and history begins.

 

[Harry's Raincoat]

I've only just seen this thread today!!! UGH!!! Sly is it too late??

Harry was never the owner of the team. He was the promoter who organized all the pieces and got it going. He served as President for many years. I don't think he was ever the GM officially, though they had really small front offices back in the early days. Stu Inman was the early GM IIRC.

Questions: You promoted Football, Baseball, Boxing, and Basketball into Portland. What was your favorite sport?

Q: Tell us about the WORST TRADE EVER - Moses Malone for a 1st. Why? Why? Why?

Q: Why couldnt we find a way to keep him?

Q: Who did YOU want the team to draft in '84?

Thank you! Thank you for having such vision and passion for bringing Professional sport to little old Portland!!! I try to honor you and your legacy with my online name!! Sincerely, an old fan!!!

 

[LeeRC]

Q: Tell us about the WORST TRADE EVER - Moses Malone for a 1st. Why? Why? Why?

Q: Why couldnt we find a way to keep him?

I actually recall Glickman briefly answering the Malone trade in a Rip City magazine interview.

Essentially, the interview goes that either the GM or owner saw that Malone couldn't catch the ball in practice so he practically scoffed and said, "Why are we paying 'xyz dollars' to a guy who can't keep the ball in his hands?". Malone was traded shortly after and the rest was history.

That said, I wouldn't mind hearing more about it. My understanding was Portland couldn't afford to keep him at the time (probably being cheap) - which is a shame because Malone probably could've led Portland to more chips once Walton got injured (akin to what Tom Brady did for the Patriots).

 

[jlprk]

We've waited since June 5--this interview had better be good!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

We've waited since June 5--this interview had better be good!

This got pushed to the back burner after my grandson passed. One of the reasons I want Chris Craig added to staff so I can give the questions to the Blazers.

 

[jlprk]

Sorry about your grandson. By the way, you sure are old.