The Minneapolis Lakers were the first dynasty of the NBA. Along with George Mikan, Jim Pollard, Slater Martin, and others Mikkelson was part of a team that won five titles in six years. Mikkelson was one of the few players of that era who had a jump shot. They wouldn’t strike terror in the hearts of today’s pros, but they were extremely formidable in their day.
“There’s something about that Lakers Score, That makes the fans want more....”
I wish I could remember the song that they sang whenever the Lakers were on the radio at WCCO. I adored Vern, George, Jim, and Slater/Dougie Martin.