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BettyLeadfoot

Years ago

What was the first ball game you went to??

1985 semi finals Sixers vs Newcastle Falcons at Apollo. We scabbed tickets and had to lay on the stage under the southern backboard to watch the game.

I watched Daryl Pearce ice a three point play when his defender, guarding him with his hand in his face lifted his hand backwards. Pearce realising he was of balance shot and it was all net. From that moment I was hooked.

1986 we had season tickets behind Ken Coles bench. Absolutely awesome location particularly when he would turn around and make some comment to us because of or sledging comments to the opposition players. We like others also knew some of the team from other basketball clubs.

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chill

Years ago

Went to see the Harlem Globe Trotters in the late 70s at the Apollo when I was less than 5. Got a sweat band from one of the guys at the end of the game. Wore it on my head and stretched it beyond use.

First NBL game was mid 80s. Saw Sixers vs Tassie Devils. Wayne McDaniel scored about 56.

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