I saw him play in St. Louis a few times. The drugs had already taken their toll, but he could do his magic now and then. At his best, I don't know that there was anyone better save Pistol Pete.
Fly was my idol, I saw him hit 100 points at IS8 All-Star game in Queens NY, I was stunned and couldn't believe all the moves, attitude, shots, etc etc I saw that night! Fly was like Jimi Hendrix w a basketball and did things people still today have not attempted! He was truly magical on that court!!!
LONG overdue! Kudos to the APSU president for getting this done. God bless Fly and the late Coach Kelly...those two meant more to Ausitn Peay basketball than anyone else.
This is a really moving story of rehabilitation and redemption.
Especially other than his substance problems, there are many elements of this story that remind me of Andrew Bernstein's novel _Heart of a Pagan_, which you would probably enjoy.
Fly is now 55 years old and very laid back and humble. It is far, FAR different from the young man who was a star. Back then he was brash, arrogant, pompous and egotistical if the just released book is accurate. I guess being shot four times and spending time in prison can have that affect. He spent the weekend with old friends and his old school. While at the Nashville airport awaiting his plane back to New York he became quite ill and spent the next several days in the hospital. He's ok.
This is so over due!!! This man was one of the greatest players to ever play basketball. Thans Fly for all the memories and thanks to Dave Link for writing this book. I just wish there were more data and film to relive his untouchable talent! Lets Go Peay!
Yes, it is sad there is scarcely any film footage out there of Fly. I just wonder how many people have looked in the vaults of the opposing teams or the Nashville television stations? Do teams like WKU and MTSU still have the film to those games?
To me, these are the real heros, I was 10 years old back in 73, my step dad was really into sports, so I got to see all the college games, these are the stories that mean the most, heros that fall, and come back to help the ones who need it most, our children, bravo my main man!
ESPN just wrote a lengthy article on Fly's return much like the story of the prodigal son. However, over the years it became the University administrators who were the head cases with respect to Fly so this story is as much about their growth than Flys.
I saw him play in St. Louis a few times. The drugs had already taken their toll, but he could do his magic now and then. At his best, I don't know that there was anyone better save Pistol Pete.
sthugh 6 months ago
Fly was my idol, I saw him hit 100 points at IS8 All-Star game in Queens NY, I was stunned and couldn't believe all the moves, attitude, shots, etc etc I saw that night! Fly was like Jimi Hendrix w a basketball and did things people still today have not attempted! He was truly magical on that court!!!
pauldeo 7 months ago
Only in America would people cheer a drug abuser, and someone who was in prison for years !
tngerman 1 year ago
@tngerman man you need to beat it with that negative stuff
TruePointGuard3 1 year ago
I was in the student section that night it was awesome
jjphysstud 2 years ago 3
LONG overdue! Kudos to the APSU president for getting this done. God bless Fly and the late Coach Kelly...those two meant more to Ausitn Peay basketball than anyone else.
jdclarksville 2 years ago
RIP Coach Kelly
chrisdj614 3 years ago
This is a really moving story of rehabilitation and redemption.
Especially other than his substance problems, there are many elements of this story that remind me of Andrew Bernstein's novel _Heart of a Pagan_, which you would probably enjoy.
jwoodswce 3 years ago
Fly is now 55 years old and very laid back and humble. It is far, FAR different from the young man who was a star. Back then he was brash, arrogant, pompous and egotistical if the just released book is accurate. I guess being shot four times and spending time in prison can have that affect. He spent the weekend with old friends and his old school. While at the Nashville airport awaiting his plane back to New York he became quite ill and spent the next several days in the hospital. He's ok.
TheSunkenGrave 3 years ago
This is so over due!!! This man was one of the greatest players to ever play basketball. Thans Fly for all the memories and thanks to Dave Link for writing this book. I just wish there were more data and film to relive his untouchable talent! Lets Go Peay!
sargegolf 3 years ago
Yes, it is sad there is scarcely any film footage out there of Fly. I just wonder how many people have looked in the vaults of the opposing teams or the Nashville television stations? Do teams like WKU and MTSU still have the film to those games?
TheSunkenGrave 3 years ago
The fans used to change "The Fly is open! Let's go Peay!!
lawrencex4 3 years ago
Yes and they were once again chanting it during the jersey retirement ceremony.
TheSunkenGrave 3 years ago
and is there something wrong with the chant?
apsufan82 3 years ago
Not in the least. Whatever gave you the impression anyone thought something was wrong with it?
TheSunkenGrave 3 years ago
To me, these are the real heros, I was 10 years old back in 73, my step dad was really into sports, so I got to see all the college games, these are the stories that mean the most, heros that fall, and come back to help the ones who need it most, our children, bravo my main man!
dubiousgansta 3 years ago
ESPN just wrote a lengthy article on Fly's return much like the story of the prodigal son. However, over the years it became the University administrators who were the head cases with respect to Fly so this story is as much about their growth than Flys.
TheSunkenGrave 3 years ago
never heard of him..
x71isnwor 3 years ago
Never heard of him? I'm gonna have to bring come do on you! I'm pressin' chaages!
TheSunkenGrave 3 years ago