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der former Niagara teammate Larry Costello. Here he helped coach Oscar Robinson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He was given his first professional head coaching position with the Kentucky Colonels in the old ABA where his team won the league championship with a 58 – 26 record. When the two leagues merged in 1976, he became a coach for the Atlanta Hawks. From 1976 to 1987 Hubie was head coach of the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks, and after a fifteen-year “layoff” he returned to coaching with the Memphis Grizzlies from 2002 to 2004. He was noted for his defensive mentality. Hubie was named NBA Coach of the Year in 1978 and 2004, the honors being separated by a span of 26 years. His overall record coaching in professional basketball was 559 wins and 592 losses. Hubie began his long and distinguished broadcasting career after being fired by the Hawks and has, over the years, worked games for the USA Network, CBS, TNT, ABC, and ESPN working alongside the top broadcasters in the business. Still working occasionally, at age 88, he is widely considered today as the finest NBA analyst. Hubie was nominated for a Sports Emmy in 1994 and 1999, and in 2000 was the recipient of the Curt Gowdy Award for outstanding contributions to basketball. HALL OF FAME Hubie Brown reached the pinnacle of sports excellence when he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor in 2005. At Hubie’s invitation, I attended the NBA induction ceremonies in Springfield, Massachusetts along with Father Joe Halloran, Jim Dinneen, and Jerry
Shepardson. During his acceptance speech, Hubie acknowledged St. Mary’s and Little Falls. He said, “Way back in September in 1955 I was at my first day at a little Catholic school, St. Mary’s in Little Falls, New York. We had about 120 kids in high school and you are saying why is he bringing this up. Because this is what the award does for you. Sitting out in the audience tonight is Father Joe Halloran. He was there for me in ’55 and with him are three guys who helped me, and they are here tonight. And this is what knocks you out. This is such a meaningful thing to me. This is all about what this award does – it brings people like this out.” At the ceremonies, I sat next to Pat Summit the famous coach of the Tennessee lady’s basketball team and she asked me what Hubie was like when he started coaching at St. Mary’s Academy way back in 1955. One thing that I can say is that he never forgot his roots! David Dinneen is a member of the Little Falls Historical Society
V A L L E Y
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NOVEMBER 2021
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SENIOR MEALS FOR NOVEMBER To reserve a meal, call the Herkimer County Office for the Aging at least one business day in advance, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 315-867-1204 or 315-867-1634. If you will not be home for meals, call 315-867-1204 at least a day in advance. All sites are handicapped accessible. Menu for Little Falls: Nov 01 - Salisbury steak, baked potato, California blend vegetables, pears. Nov 02 - Closed for Election Day Nov 03 - Ham with raisin sauce, scalloped potatoes, peas and carrots, frosted birthday cake. Nov 04 - Fish on a bun, confetti rice, spinach, fruit cocktail. Nov 05 - Chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, country blend vegetables, gingerbread cake with lemon sauce. Nov 08 - Spanish rice, corn, cornbread, peaches. Nov 09 - Stuffed shells, Italian blend vegetables, garlic roll, ice cream. Nov 10 - Macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes and zucchini, green beans, fruited gelatin. Nov 11 - Closed for Veterans Day Nov 12 - Lemon chicken, au gratin potatoes, Pacific blend vegetables, cookie. Nov 15 - Hamburger cabbage casserole, beets, squash, brownie. Nov 16 - Pork chops, stuffing, spinach, cookie. Nov 17 - Thanksgiving dinner - turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, dinner roll apple pie. Nov 18 - Parmesan crusted chicken, rice, zucchini, pudding. Nov 19 - Beef patty with peppers and onions, seasoned noodles, red cabbage, pineapple. Nov 22 - Pasta and meatballs, Italian green beans, fruit cocktail. Nov 23 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, cauliflower, lemon meringue pie. Nov 24 - Chicken parmesan, rotini in sauce, salad, whipped cream fruit medley. Nov 25 - Closed for Thanksgiving Nov 26 - Closed for Thanksgiving Nov 29 - Omelet, hash browns, sausage patty, muffin, fruit cup. Nov 30 - Chicken and wild rice casserole, beets, broccoli, cookie. All meals are served with 8 ounces of milk, a slice of bread, and margarine. Desserts have no concentrated sweets. The suggested donation is $3. Mail donations to Herkimer County OFA, 109 Mary St., Suite 2501, Herkimer, NY 13350. Envelopes are available from drivers.
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