Those were the years that Boston fans enjoyed the Celtics, the Red Sox, the Bruins and even the Patriots who made a great run until Russ Francis broke his leg against Ditcka's Bears.
There is very little difference between Basketball and Soccer - pitch is bigger, a few more players and feet vs. Hands. The same tactics apply, the same quantity of physical contact. Players who have vision of the whole field make for a great game.
What soured me on Basketball in the mid-late 80's was the lack of refereeing - No fouls were called on "start" players like Chocolate Thunder, no walking was called.
The passing game and the Three point game of the late 70s/early 80s Celtics was fun to watch.
I moved to Hunspatch Al. in 86. The Hsv Stars had the Conseko brothers, McGwuire and the Third basemen (cannot remember his name) All went on to the Majors.
First time I went to the stadium I set on the First base side, beer in hand. The crazy Baptists told me that side of the stands was a NO Alcohol side - so all the rest of the time I went to the Starts games I sat on the Third base site. Great stadium, fun place to watch baseball
I've never been to a single game. My kids have. Said it was boring, but they're not really into sports.
The Huntsville Stars moved to Biloxi in 2014.
Huntsville has a new team in the Southern League called the--and once again, I kid you not-- Rocket City Trash Pandas. Here's their logo:
