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Won Midwest First Round (66-51) versus Cincinnati let advertisementDisclaimer = 'ADVERTISEMENT'; The 1976-77 Marquette Warriors men's basketball team represented Marquette University in the 1976-77 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. But on Semi-Final Saturday, Jerome Whitehead outplayed him. Reaching the Final Four in 1974 and winning the National Championship in 1977, Marquette mens basketball reached its peak with the help of Coach McGuire. 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We went into that game, we couldnt lose.. He went on to play and coach abroad, became assistant at Michigan State and coached in the NBA for 25 years, becoming interim coach for the Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls. From left to right: Jim Boylan, Bill Neary, Ulice Payne, Alfred (Butch) Lee, Jim Dudley, Gary Rosenberger, Bernard Toone, Jerome Whitehead, Craig Butrym, Roberty Byrd, and Bo Ellis. NCAA Tournament: College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Or write about sports? 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. Please credit: Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Marquette University Libraries. Three years prior, the team made it to the 1974 NCAA national championship game, but fell to North Carolina State 76-64. Check out the detailed 1976-77 Marquette Golden Eagles Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com {PPInfiniteScroll.addLazyLoadingAds()}; Sportinal is for sports lovers. Discipline. On this day in 1977, Marquette Men's Basketball won the NCAA title. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Maurice "Bo" Ellis was a member of each of those teams, and remains the only Marquette player to appear in . 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. Hank Raymonds was Al's assistant coach in 1977 (Photo: Marquette Athletic Dept . The 197677 Marquette Warriors men's basketball team represented Marquette University in the 197677 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. This page is not available in other languages. In the days where only 32 teams made the NCAA Tournament this was a true crisis. I was stunned! 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. We were a very confident group because we knew how good we were, Ellis says. However, it left an impact on the players at Marquette, the other teams that they played, the fans that rooted for them, and the nation as a whole who tuned in to watch their games on national television. The Big Dance is a commonly used synonym for the NCAA men's basketball tournament, even more commonly known as March Madness. Dudley was a South Milwaukee native and had transferred from Michigan State. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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McGuire was out of New York, colorful, witty and bombastic and in the days before the Big East got control of the New York area, was able to successfully . They wiped away the basket and it was still 67-64 and the K State player was given a bonus FT opportunity?? We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. MarquetteHoops TV Show for March 25, 2023 ===== Archive of Part 2 of our Jim Boylan Interview (1975-1977) We lost more games in the arena the Milwaukee arena where we played at the time that year than Al McGuire lost in the previous 10 years, former forward Jim Dudley says. Chemistry. Basketball. McGuire turned Marquette into a consistent national contender, and had reached the NCAA final back in 1974 before a loss to David Thompson and N.C. State ended Als pursuit of his first championship. Scores; Schedule; Stats; . In total, seven MU players were able to see the court as Marquette maintained control from tipoff. 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. 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. Not only did we lose a number of games that year, but we lost a number of those games at home which was very unusual for an Al McGuire team.. Coach was concerned with us as young men more than anything, Ellis says. Get the latest news and views for all your favorite sports in one place. While Marquette's basketball jerseys may not be the same they once were, the tradition of style has . The key to the 1977 Marquette team was an inside-out combo of Butch Lee at point guard and 69 Bo Ellis at forward. It was a rainy night in Atlanta, Georgia, and 20,000 fans were packed inside The Omni awaiting the touted matchup between Dean Smiths No. Al McGuire, later to gain fame as an NBC commentator was the head coach. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. It was cruise mode at that point, Dudley says. We just went outside the airport, turned back around and came back in again.. The team took one game at a time, beating Wisconsin, Virginia Tech, Tulane and Creighton all on the road. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Even at 2 a.m., hundreds of fans packed the old Milwaukee airport. We had five games left and they were all on the road. 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? ', 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! So the momentum turnedAl senses a comebackand grabs his tie in a choking motionto tell his team that the momentum has changed and K State is choking.the ref sees this and gives him a T..I think Evans got 2 FTs.and it killed the MU run.Al who had two Ts in the 1974 Final game loss vs NCST and a T at the end of the 1976 Mid East Tourney game loss vs Indiana..always thought the NCAA was out to get himand he might have been right..and sat back on the bench.and told Hank, 'If we lose this gamethey are going to run me out of Milwaukee on a rail. . 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. ' Your email address will not be published. The chemistry, the momentum, everything gelled at one time. Please read DPLA's Statement on Potentially Harmful Content. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. We had guys on the team who were willing to sacrifice their individual statistic in exchange for helping the team.. Winston ended up with 12 pts and 11 rebounds.but it was that 'almost' 12th rebound, where he did not gain full possession, was the key for this game. let infinite_scroll_general_constants = JSON.parse('{"TrafficSourceName":"mobile_single_page","A9PubId":"97ffba2c-b3ce-4eed-a256-16877174179b","PlayBuzzId":"","MinuteMediaId":"","PrimisString":"","Connatix":{"Id":"","PlayerId":""},"CedatoId":"","VidazooId":"60a5020cba9bbf00048eec15","Rise":{"WrapperId":"60994fec4a06ce00014a0e24","Org":"5e415a71acebdc000190e321"},"Avantis":{"Id":"","TagId":""},"FbMode":{"Psl":"f68c2c","SubDomain":""},"AffiliateMode":{"Psl":"f440be","SubDomain":""},"DynamicMode":{"Psl":"7447bd","SubDomain":"z1l6gvyt"},"LightMode":{"Psl":"5e17f7","SubDomain":"w3okg49z"},"GeneralMode":{"Psl":"953471","SubDomain":""},"BroadMode":{"Psl":"55a5b5","SubDomain":""},"NaturalMode":{"Psl":"312583","SubDomain":""},"InclusiveMode":{"Psl":"5be102","SubDomain":""}}'); The Warriors finished the season 257. Sports Illustrated shares the story behind their iconic team photo from Diederich College of Communication alumnus Chris Chavez. Won Midwest Regional Semifinal (67-66) versus Kansas State But then a miracle.Al wasnt screaminghe was making an argument to the ref about the play. Al McGuire did not get a T? All rights reserved. #23 Jim Boylan PG of the 1977 Marquette Warriors (Photo: 247Sports) . By Meagan Nantwich - February 28, 2019. People celebrating and having a good time, but Ive got to say, a little scary, Boylan says. TheSportsNotebook has individual articles on the most consequential teams from that time period, from their key players to their season-defining moments. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. (Photo: 247Sports) Many Marquette posters referenced the 43rd anniversary of Marquette's 1977 NCAA Championship win. Marquette wasnt playing well in midseason and lost three straight to fall to 16-6. When the final buzzer sounded, it was complete euphoria. Larry Dassie had 18 pts for KState and Evans added 16 pts on 8 of 14 shooting. Hoggard of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a play against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the second half in the second round game of the. He was a very caring.. 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. Record Group: Series: Box: Folder Title: B-2.4: 11-Varsity Team Photographs: B-2.4: 11 Here we are. And shy of its 45th anniversary, the legacy of Al McGuire's final team at Marquette lives on. 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 "I'm reminded of it all the time," head coach Shaka Smart said. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. BUTCH LEE ! It was easy to commit to Marquette and Coach McGuire at the time because, according to an article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, It didnt matter to McGuire. His line of 4pts, 3 rebs and 1 assist will never tell the full story of what he meant to MU in that game. Here's the story on their famous dress up team photo. It was McGuire and a young Dean Smith, each gunning for their first national title, in the old Atlanta Omni. The 197778 Marquette Warriors men's basketball team represented the Marquette University in the 197778 season. 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. 3 Michigan to end with a 25-7 record, they reached the NCAA Tournament for the 9th time in McGuires career. They were able to come back and win their holiday tournament (one this writer, growing up in the Milwaukee suburbs, used to attend with his father every year for about five years), highlighted by a win over #11 Clemson. Meanwhile, Boylans relationship with McGuire developed more once he left MU. They were supplemented by sophomore forward Bernard Toone, post man Jerome Whitehead and role players Bill Neary, who hit the boards and guard Jim Boylan who could shoot from the outside. Here is the official 1977 Team photo for the Marquette Warriors. 2008-09 Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball media guide. It didnt stop the team from punching their ticket to Oklahoma City where the Midwest Regional would be settled. They won this one 65-51, but not without fireworks between Toone and McGuire. Ellis says his self-gratification comes from people reminiscing with him about the successes of that 1977 team. The two teams first met on March 28th, 1977 in the 1977 National Championship Game with Al McGuire's Marquette team beating UNC 67-59. . Another miracle in the books. Here is a video from the official NCAA Films from 1977 which shows the play. The Warriors would receive an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament where they would fall in the first round to Miami (OH). We present them here for purely educational purposes. The Big Dance comes from Marquette basketball coach Al McGuire, who . 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. North Carolina, meanwhile, had to take out elite opponents in Kentucky in the East Regional Final and then UNLV. She is a senior from Naperville, Illinois, majoring in Journalism and Digital Media JOURNAL: Tennis International Recruitment, JOURNAL: Midnight Run engages Marquette students with community service, The student news site of Marquette University, Your email address will not be published. Photo courtesy the Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Raynor Memorial 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. 17 University of North Carolina-Charlotte with a last-second tip in by junior center Jerome Whitehead to reach the National Championship. DPLA's Statement on Potentially Harmful Content, http://cdm16280.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16280coll1/id/1238. This includes the dedication of the Al McGuire Center and the jerseys in the rafters of Fiserv Forum. [3] Following the season, head coach Al McGuire retired.[4]. 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. When I had my Sat morning radio show. Thats why Als so good, he has the ability to make freedom and can unify, said former Marquette player Glenn Doc Rivers. Dudley comes inSparks the team with a quick jumper.provided energy.rebounding.defenseand helped turn the game around in his season high 13 minutes. Marquette team photo 2006, Paradise Jam . 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. The place was rockin.. But then after I left Marquette, he became my mentor, guider, helper. 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. This image is issued by Marquette University. USA; FILE PHOTO; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kenny Smith (30) in action during the 1985-86 season . McGuire was out of New York, colorful, witty and bombastic and in the days before the Big East got control of the New York area, was able to successfully recruit the Big Apple and get talent back to the Midwest. Libraries, Marquette University. Won Midwest Regional Final (82-68) versus Wake Forest The '77 Marquette Warriors team photo/ Jim Dudley was in back row/ third . The most famous jersey that Bo created, the untucked jersey, is now banned from the court in NCAA basketball. Coach put a lot into basketball, a lot into the college game, a lot into Marquette and maybe it was time (after) all of that to give something back to him.. The final was 67-59 Marquette and the indelible image of that game is the old warhorse himself, McGuire on the bench with tears rolling down his cheeks, a champion in the last game he ever coached. Two games later in the Final Four, Marquette ground out another 51-49 win over No. Scoop Jackson, an ESPN.com columnist, explains how times have changed, saying that, What we saw in Marquette well never, ever see again because the business side of sports is really taking precedence over everything else.. But the team was not rattled and lost all but one game either in overtime or by one or two points. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Even though they fell 69-68 in the final game of the season to No. She can be reached at [emailprotected] or on Twitter @zoe_comerford. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. They pulled away in the second half to an 82-68 win and got their outgoing coach his second trip to the Final Four. What happened? That started a 10-game win streak and Marquettes record would rise as high as 16-3. The 1976-77 Marquette men's basketball team included, pictured from left, Jim Boylan, Bill Neary, Ulice Payne, Butch Lee, Jim Dudley, Gary Rosenberger, Bernard Toone, Jerome Whitehead, Craig Butrym, Robert Byrd and Bo Ellis. 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 insert with the image reads: "Going Uptown. 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. A new Grantland "30 for 30 . Sports Illustrated 77k followers More information When considering most influential basketball coaches, don't forget Al McGuire's esoteric flair & passion for the game. The 1977-78 Marquette Warriors men's basketball team represented the Marquette University in the 1977-78 season. Al McGuire did not get a T? The Warriors would receive an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament where they would fall in the first round to Miami (OH). 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. (Photo: 247Sports) With Al McGuire it was life imitating art, as later that evening Sylvester Stallone would pick up the Oscar for . I was stunned! 5 North Carolina Tar Heels and McGuires No. That was like a punch in the stomach.. The 1977 Marquette basketball team had come off a strong run in 1976 that ended in a tournament loss to Bob Knights undefeated Indiana team in a regional final. A Classic Beginning. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. DoddsOnSports: GB Packers/ NFL Draft Board, DoddsOnSports: Milw Bucks / MIlw Brewers Bd, Slot to Marquette Golden Eagles Newsletter. Friday Flashback: Too bad NCAA tournament teams don't follow the lead of Marquette, whose innovative untucked-jersey look took March Madness by storm in the 1970s. 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. The NCAA Tournament wasnt a breeze, though. Marquette went on a three-game losing streak in the MECCA, including falling in Ellis last home game 75-64. The coach didnt believe he would ever get the benefit of the doubt. March 12, 2014 5:01 pm ET. They wiped away the basket and it was still 67-64 and the K State player was given a bonus FT opportunity?? Commitment. Author Joe Moran, [You Can Call Me Al] was a guest MU had a game on Sat afternoon so many of the fans heard it driving to Milw for the game..it was such a popular show I asked Joe to return the next week..and we did two shows on Al.One of the callers raised this issue about a crazy play that happened at the end of a tournament game where Al charged the court and got a ref to change a critical call at the end of the game.the caller said he was confused about the play could not remember the opponent but it was a crucial moment in the NCAA run to the 77 Title for Marquette.and he asked for an explanation Wow.did I ever know the play.I was 16 yrs. Do you have a sports website? Marquette University men's basketball team, 1976 - 1977 Photograph of men's basketball team in tuxedos. We have to remember where this all began next time I see a student wearing a classic Bo Ellis jersey that they bought at the spirit store, Ill be sure to think of Al McGuire and his statue, his arms wide open to accept any and all ideas. Lost Mideast First Round (84-81) versus Miami (OH), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 12:49AM. College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Max McGowan, a former sports information director, described how, Al would recruit these eccentric players because he was eccentric and they were eccentric and they got along great. With this open mindset and accepting environment that Al McGuire had created, Marquette was able to grow its program and embrace their unique image. The photo was taken at Brooks Stevens Automotive Museum. The cornerstones of the MU lineup came back strong again in the final against ninth-ranked Wake Forest, and got 18 points of help from Toone. The Marquette basketball team in 1977 always knew they stood out from other teams. 1977 NCAA Semifinals - Charlotte vs Marquette. These are a few qualities former players mention when reflecting on that 1977 team. Following the announcement, the teamlost the next two games on their home court in the MECCA Arena. THE LAST GOLDEN AGE: THE LOU HOLTZ ERA AT NOTRE DAME, THE SEQUEL SEASON: THE YEAR-LONG NARRATIVE OF THE EPIC 1978 BASEBALL SEASON, 1977 Marquette Basketball: Al McGuire Goes Out A Winner. 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. It was not an unstoppable team, as the early lossesand those still to comewould indicate but it was a tough team to beat when they were playing well. . Won National Semifinal (51-49) versus Charlotte Do you have a blog? Watch on. Do you have a blog? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Or write about sports? Record: 25-7 Overall W-L adjusted to 26-6(Independent), NCAA Tournament: This story was written by Zoe Comerford. Confidence. Al McGuire, later to gain fame as an NBC commentator was the head coach. $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 ! Remarkable things, almost magical things happening those last five games and it was like a culmination of a big exhale of Wow, we won. MEN'S BASKETBALL REALIA. 197778 Marquette Warriors men's basketball team, "197778 Marquette Warriors Schedule and Results". I was the only returning player from that team on the 77 team. Tuxedos courtesy of Sherkow Men's Formal Wear." I remember making the comment after the 74 championship that we lost that we would be back, former forward Bo Ellis, the only player in Marquette history to play in two national championship games, says. Won National Final (67-59) versus North Carolina. 'I said' The Game was played in Okl City on March 17th St Patrick's Day 1977.and MU had trailed by as many as 14 ptsKState had star guard Mike Evans who later played for the Bucks.MU was struggling down 36 to 28 at half. Browse 31,191 marquette basketball photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. Marquette University men's basketball team, 1976-1977 Image View Full Item Created Date 1976 Description Members of the 1976-1977 Marquette University men's basketball team pose next to a car while dressed in tuxedos. From 1980s sports, to the Lou Holtz era at Notre Dame, to the historic 1978 baseball season, TheSportsNotebook.com has three books available in both print and electronic format at Amazon. 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. That was like the craziest thing to happen in my basketball career probably, as far as being a downer, former guard Alfred Butch Lee, theMost Outstanding Player at the 1977 Final Four, says. 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. The wins over Kansas State and UNC-Charlotte were in the miraculous category, but as the Warriors got set to face North Carolina on Monday night the relative ease of the draw was also worth noting. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. Their one-point loss to the Wolverines didnt matter, and America didnt get to wait until 6:30 PM ET on a Sunday evening to have the cameras hone in on a room where Lee, Ellis and McGuire were all watching to determine their fate. They were led by head coach Al McGuire in his 13th and final year at Marquette. Ellis notes McGuires decision was due to basketball taking a toll on his body. 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.
