The 1977 Marquette basketball team's iconic photo in front of a 1934 Packard convertible at an automobile museum perfectly captures the team's individuality. Chemistry. Raynor Memorial Libraries, Marquette University. This page is not available in other languages. Four games into the season on Dec. 17, 1976, head coach Al McGuire announced his retirement. This was one of the top 10 most memorable plays in the McGuire Era.thanks for Silver Warrior from bringing it up on our message boards. NCAA Tournament: The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Or write about sports? old watching the game.and it was against todays opponent Kansas State. Zoe Comerford is the Executive Sports Editor for the Marquette Wire. As good as Maxwell was, its impossible to think that Marquette couldve beaten the Wolverines with the kind of subpar games theyd gotten from Lee and Ellis on Saturday. College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Though the game looks a lot different from 1977, including an expansion of the NCAA Tournament, the addition of the 3-point line and the sophistication of college basketball, Wojciechowski says McGuire and his championship team provide a roadmap at Marquette. But the team was not rattled and lost all but one game either in overtime or by one or two points. By the time the end of the season rolled around we had our backs against a wall, former Marquette guard and Bucks and Bulls interim head coach Jim Boylan says. Cincinnati was the first-round opponent, and one whom Marquette had lost to earlier in the season. Even though they fell 69-68 in the final game of the season to No. let infinite_scroll_server_settings = JSON.parse('{"max_screen_index":1,"site_initial":"spl","total_media_id":"","is_active_mode":"GeneralMode","campaign_hash":"7caa701b2bd5a182b80c72b9bdf88e2d","article_url":"\/throwback\/1977-marquette-basketball-team-photo\/","country_code":"US","cloudfront_country_code":"US","first_article_max_page_num":0,"additional_post_url":"https:\/\/sportinal.com\/trending\/creepy-doorbell-cameras-syn-fb\/"}'); The final basket was the gamewinnerWhitehead caught a long pass downcourt from Lee and put it in at the buzzer to secure a 51-49 win. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. There were fellow students, professors and citizens of Milwaukee screaming and cheering as the Marquette mens basketball team returned as national champions. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Department of Special Collections and University Archives. If you were a decent person and had some talent, of course you could play for him.. Al McGuire, later to gain fame as an NBC commentator was the head coach. Marquette was one of the best programs of the country so almost every player who came to Marquette was either an All-American or if not the best player from their state, one of the best players from their state, Boylan says. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. If I asked him to do anything to help me, he would do it in a heartbeat.. Two games later in the Final Four, Marquette ground out another 51-49 win over No. Dudley told me yrs. But then after I left Marquette, he became my mentor, guider, helper. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Late in the 1H, MU asst coach Hank Raymonds tells Al to put in little used F Jim Dudley.who had looked good in practices down in OKC..Al had missed many team practices riding his Harley around the warm weather OKC area. Please credit: Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Marquette University Libraries. {PPInfiniteScroll.addLazyLoadingAds()}; Sportinal is for sports lovers. How the Iconic 1977 Marquette Basketball Team Photo in Front of a Convertible Came To Be. I was the only returning player from that team on the 77 team. Tuxedos courtesy of Sherkow Men's Formal Wear." The state of North Carolina loomed over this one as well, with upstart UNC-Charlotte waiting in the semi-final and the other side of the draw in Atlanta featuring North Carolina-UNLV, a battle of Top 5 teams. 5 North Carolina Tar Heels and McGuires No. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? It has been 16,423 days since Marquette cut down the nets inside Omni Coliseum in Atlanta, Georgia, in the 1977 NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Game against North Carolina. let advertisementDisclaimer = 'ADVERTISEMENT'; (T-11th all time). The 1977 Marquette basketball team had come off a strong run in 1976 that ended in a tournament loss to Bob Knight's undefeated Indiana team in a regional final. The Marquette basketball team from 1976-1977, photo via Marquette University Archives. Here is the official 1977 Team photo for the Marquette Warriors. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. The coach didnt believe he would ever get the benefit of the doubt. Bo, who averaged 14 points in his 119 career games at Marquette, majored in fashion design and created multiple different jerseys for the basketball program. The Marquette people were fantastic. North Carolina, meanwhile, had to take out elite opponents in Kentucky in the East Regional Final and then UNLV. 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That (when) I got a degree from Marquette University, that degree was going to do more for me than basketball ever will. $14.99 $4.95 shipping or Best Offer Marquette "Warriors" Golden Eagles Vintage Embroidered Iron On Patch 3" X 2.75" $6.99 Free shipping 1977 NO LABEL Sports Illustrated MARQUETTE WARRIORS win NCAA Title ! Won Midwest Regional Semifinal (67-66) versus Kansas State Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Here we are. We knew in order for us to get in, we had to win (most) those games.. So Winston makes two bonus FTs.MU inbounds the ball.runs out the clock.and wins 67-66. Won Midwest First Round (66-51) versus Cincinnati The 197778 Marquette Warriors men's basketball team represented the Marquette University in the 197778 season. The photo was taken at Brooks Stevens Automotive Museum. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. They were led by head coach Al McGuire in his 13th and final year at Marquette. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. It was cruise mode at that point, Dudley says. Join our linker program. Marquettes Olivier-Maxence Prosper declares for NBA Draft, will maintain college eligibility, PARISI: NCAA Tournament showed its time to give womens basketball the respect it deserves, MUBB Portal Watch: Potential forwards that might fit with Smarts program, Dwyane Wade becomes first Marquette player to be elected to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. But on Semi-Final Saturday, Jerome Whitehead outplayed him. The 1976-77 Marquette Warriors.Photo was taken at Brooks Stevens Automotive Museum. It was electric, Ellis says. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. You say that theres only 12-13 players a year who are national (champions) is one thing, but to be one of 13 players at Marquette in (the) entire history of the program to win a championship is pretty remarkable too., Even though 1977 was McGuires last season, Boylan says the team never thought Lets go win it for Al., There was an underlying feeling of this is kind of a Hollywood script here coach announces his retirement and now hes going to win the NCAA Championship in his last game, Boylan says. In this photo published in on March 29, 1977, the day after Marquette won the NCAA Championship, Al McGuire (left), Jerome Whitehead and Bernard Toone are surrounded by happy fans celebrating . Schedules prior to the 1994-95 season may be missing games vs. non-Division I opponents. It didnt stop the team from punching their ticket to Oklahoma City where the Midwest Regional would be settled. In the days where only 32 teams made the NCAA Tournament this was a true crisis. He was a very caring.. In the final AP poll released prior to the Sweet Sixteen, Marquette moved from sixteenth to seven in the rankings. 7 Marquette Warriors. Do you have a blog? They put us on the bus and then they took the bus and we left with the bus, but we didnt really leave. The 1976-77 Marquette Warriors men's basketball team represented Marquette University in the 1976-77 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Sports Illustrated 77k followers More information When considering most influential basketball coaches, don't forget Al McGuire's esoteric flair & passion for the game. Go deep into the heart of the 1978-88 era in baseball, college football and the NFL. Banner from Retirement of the Number 77 in Honor of Al McGuire, 1997 (16' x 10', Blue on Yellow Banner, "Marquette - Al McGuire - 1964-1977 - #77 - 1977 NCAA Champions - 1970 NIT Champions") Basketball-shaped Wall Hanging, Autographed by Members of the 1975-1976 Team. Please read DPLA's Statement on Potentially Harmful Content. let infinite_scroll_layout_settings = JSON.parse('{"layoutSettings":{"autoConsent":0,"introParagraphType":"Social_image","imagePosition":"","notClickableHeader":0,"additionalPost":1,"vidazooPixelStartPage":0},"topAd":{"position":"Before","element":" figure","startsFrom":1},"video":{"provider":"Vidazoo","startsFrom":3},"rightRail":{"type":"Per_item","startsFrom":0,"onceOnHowManyItems":2}}'); When I had my Sat morning radio show. 17 University of North Carolina-Charlotte with a last-second tip in by junior center Jerome Whitehead to reach the National Championship. Marquette wasnt playing well in midseason and lost three straight to fall to 16-6. People celebrating and having a good time, but Ive got to say, a little scary, Boylan says. Talent. And then the world officially ended.. For the first time in my MU fan life..when Al ran on to the court.the ref listened to Al.then agreed with Al and the ref wiped away the basket. They won this one 65-51, but not without fireworks between Toone and McGuire. It was Bo Ellis, one of the star players of the 1977 Championship team, who helped to establish Marquettes notable reputation in the world of style. DoddsOnSports: GB Packers/ NFL Draft Board, DoddsOnSports: Milw Bucks / MIlw Brewers Bd, Slot to Marquette Golden Eagles Newsletter. We present them here for purely educational purposes. An at-large bid was in serious doubt, especially given that McGuires brash style had often led him into conflict with the NCAA. Check out the detailed 1976-77 Marquette Golden Eagles Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Aside from the reunion ceremonies that Marquette hosts every five years, theres still so much that reminds the university of McGuire and the 1977 championship team. MU was led by star guard Butch Lee who scored 26and by Bo Ellis who had 19pts. DPLA's Statement on Potentially Harmful Content, http://cdm16280.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16280coll1/id/1238. Do you have a blog? After dominating the first game, Marquette barely beat No. We had guys on the team who were willing to sacrifice their individual statistic in exchange for helping the team.. He was an artist and had bleached white hair looking very much like the singer David Bowie. The NCAA Tournament wasnt a breeze, though. Do you have a sports website? The 1,420 pound granite statue it is a reminder of the legacy that Al McGuire has left behind and is reflective of his time in the Marquette University athletic program. You have to try to live up to the things and the standards that he set for this program decades and decades ago, Wojciechowski says. Don Kojis, Print drawing of Kojis called "Stardom with San Diego" by Albert R. Rainovic, a sports cartoonist of the Milwaukee Journal and Milwaukee Sentinel, December 13, 1968. The place was rockin.. With an eight-point lead in the second half, Smith made a fatal decision. 16 Kansas State 67-66 in a comeback win in the next round. [1][2], Butch Lee, the tournaments most outstanding player, and Bo Ellis were the stars of a team that reflected the street-wise toughness of its coach. $19.99 $5.30 shipping The untucked jersey, along with Bos other exceptional designs, further established Marquettes profile as a completely independent and daring program, both on the court and off. The 197677 Marquette Warriors men's basketball team represented Marquette University in the 197677 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. 1977 would be his last ride. BUTCH LEE ! Dudley comes inSparks the team with a quick jumper.provided energy.rebounding.defenseand helped turn the game around in his season high 13 minutes. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. And then the world officially ended.. For the first time in my MU fan life..when Al ran on to the court.the ref listened to Al.then agreed with Al and the ref wiped away the basket. NCAA national championship in bold; NCAA Final Four appearances in italics, 197677 Marquette Warriors men's basketball team, Marquette Warriors men's basketball 197677 NCAA champions, NCAA Division I men's basketball champions, 197677 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, "Cornered? If you wouldve asked me back then, Do you think Marquettes going to win another championship in the next 45 years? I would have said, Of course they will,' Dudley says. USA; FILE PHOTO; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kenny Smith (30) in action during the 1985-86 season . 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Since this season, Marquette has returned to the Final Four only once, in 2003. They were led by head coach Al McGuire in his 13th and final year at Marquette. Ellis was a senior in 1976-77. 'I think it was Evans who missed a long FG and MU's Bo Ellis had inside block out position on a K State player Darryl Winston.the reb came out hard and high over Bo's head.he leaned back to reach for it..as Winston was jumping over his back to get the ball..Bo backed into Winstoncontacting him..it was a 50/50 calland then the Winston batted the ball up and it banked in.and the ref called a foul on MU'a Ellis and signaled 'bucket good.' I was sitting at home saying'OhNo! It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The Warriors finished the regular season with a record of 24-4. Though there have been many good players and teams over the years, the 1977 team remains the only group to win it all. Discipline. All rights reserved. Commitment. They can tie it up.' and I nearly lost my dinnerwhen Al runs on the court to the ref just like he did in the 1974 title game where he got a crucial technical foul ending MU's title hopes..and then I thought'They will tie it up and then get two more Technical FTsAnd Al will be ejected and MU's run to the final four ends! College Basketball History Articles, Sports History Articles. The Warriors played their home games at the MECCA Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as a Division I Independent. On this day in 1977, Marquette Men's Basketball won the NCAA title. Charlotte wasnt highly regarded, but they had an elite power forward in Cedric Cornbread Maxwell, who would go on to a solid NBA career with the Boston Celtics and contribute to two championship teams. Won National Final (67-59) versus North Carolina. (Photo: 247Sports) Many Marquette posters referenced the 43rd anniversary of Marquette's 1977 NCAA Championship win. The game was tied at 49 after a driving lane shot by 49er . In 1977 no team with as many as seven losses had ever won an NCAA crown and if Marquette was going to be the first, they would need a few miracles. 1977 Marquette basketball team photo, coach Al McGuire - Sports Illustrated Most college basketball team photos feature players, in uniform, lined up next to each other in a gym. Browse 31,191 marquette basketball photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. ', But the McGuire technical energized MU.and they lead 67-64 with about 10 seconds to play..there was no three point line at the time in NCAA games.so KState rushes the ball up the floor McGuire was screaming 'No Fouls! Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. At the Final Four, they defeated UNC Charlotte to advance to the National Championship game where they defeated North Carolina to win the National Championship. Scores; Schedule; Stats; . 197778 Marquette Warriors men's basketball team, "197778 Marquette Warriors Schedule and Results". North Carolina was led by point guard Phil Ford, the National Player of the Year and the ACC champs were favored to win on Monday night, in front of the NBC cameras with Dick Enberg and Billy Packer calling the game. #23 Jim Boylan PG of the 1977 Marquette Warriors (Photo: 247Sports) . Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. A Classic Beginning. Record Group: Series: Box: Folder Title: B-2.4: 11-Varsity Team Photographs: B-2.4: 11 College Basketball Scores UNLV 77, Duke 79 , Kentucky 103, Duke 104 , Notre Dame 91, UConn 89 , Texas A&M 63, Stanford 62 NCAA Tournament Join our linker program. College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. All rights reserved. 1977-78 Marquette Golden Eagles Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 24-4 ( Independent ) Rank: 8th in the Final AP Poll Coach: Hank Raymonds More School Info Marquette (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster Per Game Team and Opponent Stats Per Game Totals Per 40 Minutes Maurice "Bo" Ellis was a member of each of those teams, and remains the only Marquette player to appear in . March 12, 2014 5:01 pm ET. That was like a punch in the stomach.. The article described how, The Golden Eagles have a consistent yet diverse set of uniforms, utilizing the same base look of a solid color with a striped pattern on the side. Using multiple colors, sleek trims, and subtle yet innovative stripes, the Marquette mens basketball uniforms continue to stand out amongst the array of NCAA basketball teams who compete at the highest level. Neary, Ulice Payne, Butch Lee, Jim Dudley, Gary Rosenberger, Bernard Toone, Jerome Whitehead, Craig Butrym, Robert Byrd and Bo Ellis. This includes the dedication of the Al McGuire Center and the jerseys in the rafters of Fiserv Forum. We had five games left and they were all on the road. Thanks to Silver Warrior for his comment on our message boardwhich jogged my memory about a great Marquette vs Kansas State game from 1977. When the final buzzer sounded, it was complete euphoria. The 1977 Marquette basketball team won a national championship while wearing uniforms with one very distinct feature: They were untucked. Thank you God!. The photo was taken at Brooks Stevens Automotive Museum. later at the 30th reunion for the 77 team in 2007, I was really touched when Hank addressed the team at a private dinner last night before and saidWe dont win the title without Jim Dudley coming off the bench and playing as well as he did vs K State. ' The Warriors finished the season 257. This story was written by Zoe Comerford. He went to his Four Corners offense, which in the days before the shot clock, was designed to stall and force Marquette out of their 2-3 zone. [3] Following the season, head coach Al McGuire retired.[4]. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Total Team and Opponent Stats Table G MP FG FGA FG% FT FTA FT% TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS; Team: 32: 905: 1916.472: 446: 573.778: 1170: 432: 558: Ellis notes McGuires decision was due to basketball taking a toll on his body. Hank Raymonds was Al's assistant coach in 1977 (Photo: Marquette Athletic Dept . With his retirement after the season already announced, McGuire expected to finish his career in the NIT. Click the images to learn more and order. Or write about sports? Required fields are marked *, Janie Smith Oct 15, 2020 at 8:51 am, Very fun and interesting storywell written, Alfred Butch Lee Oct 14, 2020 at 6:59 pm, https://marquettewire.org/4037393/sports/one-last-chance-marquette-basketball-finds-victory-in-mcguires-last-year/#comment-5639, https://marquettewire.org/4037393/sports/one-last-chance-marquette-basketball-finds-victory-in-mcguires-last-year/#comment-5638.
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