I remember that game well. As a fan of the University of South Carolina, I was delighted that Kevin Joyce was selected to play on that team. I could not believe what I saw on TV when I witnessed it live. It was obvious that they were going to keep replaying the final few seconds until the got the desired outcome - a Russian win.
Up until that time, the United States had never lost a game in Olympic basketball competition.
I was at Munich 72 and watched that Ripoff/Debacle on TV at the Village. That game was 5 days after the massacre so anything was possible. There were many more ripoffs. The USA refuses the silver medal to this day. Its the correct choice.
Team USA didn't lose. Official misconduct by FIBA Secretary General R. William Jones gave the Soviets their extra chance. He had no authority to act, let alone order the officials to violate the rules. But that's exactly what he did.
I wonder what was the spread for that game
ConkeyCrack 3 months ago
I remember that game well. As a fan of the University of South Carolina, I was delighted that Kevin Joyce was selected to play on that team. I could not believe what I saw on TV when I witnessed it live. It was obvious that they were going to keep replaying the final few seconds until the got the desired outcome - a Russian win.
Up until that time, the United States had never lost a game in Olympic basketball competition.
Phil0will1 6 months ago
I was at Munich 72 and watched that Ripoff/Debacle on TV at the Village. That game was 5 days after the massacre so anything was possible. There were many more ripoffs. The USA refuses the silver medal to this day. Its the correct choice.
johnh23 8 months ago
Team USA didn't lose. Official misconduct by FIBA Secretary General R. William Jones gave the Soviets their extra chance. He had no authority to act, let alone order the officials to violate the rules. But that's exactly what he did.
smartalek65 9 months ago