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January 22, 2013
Bill Russell joined the Celtics with the 1956-57 season already in progress, and soon led the league in average rebounds per game. With Russell on board, the Celtics easily made it to the NBA finals, facing off against the St. Louis Hawks. After six games, the tournament was deadlocked. In the decisive seventh game, Russell made one of the most famous plays in basketball history, the so-called “Coleman Play,” bounding with lightning speed from baseline to midcourt to block a shot by Hawks guard Jack Coleman. Russell’s teammate, Bob Cousy, remembered it as “the greatest physical act I’ve ever seen on a basketball floor.” The Celtics won the game 125 to 123, securing their first NBA Championship.
December 24, 2010
Tweet Be aware of “yes” men. Generally, they are losers. Surround yourself with winners. Never forget – people win. – Bear Bryant There’s a lot of blood, sweat, and guts between dreams and success. – Bear Bryant What was his unique style or personality that set him apart from everyone else? * Man of Action [...]
September 21, 2010
Tweet Question #1 Alvin: Who are you, what do you do, and what do you enjoy most about it? Cordell: My name is Cordell Parvin. I practiced construction law helping contractors for 35 years. For the last 6 years I have coached, mentored and taught lawyers in law firms throughout the United States and Canada. I [...]
August 16, 2010
Tweet Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you’re in control, they’re in control. – Tom Landry If you are prepared, you will be confident, and will do the job – Tom Landry What was his unique style or personality that set him apart [...]
June 20, 2010
Tweet The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand. – Vince Lombardi I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, [...]
June 19, 2010
Tweet After almost 20 years, you’re still taking me to school. – Tony Stark Happy Fathers Day to Fathers Everywhere! Fathers are coaches who inspire, motivate, and expect you to be better than the plans you have for yourself. Fathers believe in their children more than they believe in themselves. Happy Fathers Day! Fathers [...]
June 13, 2010
Tweet Don’t measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability – John Wooden Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. – John Wooden What was [...]
