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Chapter 79 The man who stole Havlicek

Jerry Wayne's wife, Weisha's grandmother, Gianna Wayne, is a woman with complex composition. Her previous generation was a rare black and white match at that time, and she inherited more of the black part. After all, black people and anyone who matches each other will dye each other black.

In the mid-20th century when ethnic conflicts continued, people like her were the saddest.

Black people think she is not "real", white people think she is not pure, hard to find a job, and she is cold-eyed and almost gives up her life, and then she meets Wayne, who has a dispute with the white people over racial issues.

The story behind is probably about two people who are inclusive due to different experiences meet each other, just like dry vegetables and fire, just one point, and they come together without the need for other people's matchmaking.

Wei Xia's impression of grandma is concentrated on the food she sent to her home in advance during the holidays. It is also snacks, but her skills are several levels better than Mei Chen. It is simply the gap between Damon Stodmeier and Allen Iverson.

Wei Xia and grandpa arrived at home in Boston, and Jaina was already preparing dinner.

Since Wei Xia is unable to move now, she doesn't have to help, just staying in the living room watching TV like a distinguished guest.

The living room of Wayne's house is not much outfit, TV, sofa, table, some fruit and a retro poster from the Celtics' eight consecutive championships.

There is also a transparent collection cabinet in Wayne's dormitory.

There is nothing else inside, just a basketball.

By the way, that's the story about Jerry Wayne "stealing" John Haflicecke.

To retell this, it takes time to be pushed back 39 years ago.

On April 15, 1965, in the seventh game of the Eastern Conference Finals, with 5 seconds left, the Boston Celtics led the Philadelphia 76ers 110-109. The outbound ball sent by hal greeer of the 76ers was interrupted by Celtics player John Haflicecke. Old Boston Garden commentator Johnny Most shouted: Haflicecke intercepted the ball!

Oh, it's still too simple to say that, and it's not convenient for some people to understand.

Then more detailed.

The story about that before serving was a mistake that almost ruined Bill Russell's reputation.

At that time, the distance between fans and players was too close to that of now.

To ensure that the basket rack is not moved by the audience or anyone else, they connect the wires from the balcony to each of the four corners of the glass back panel. The rule is that if the ball touches the wires, it will be ruled out "out of bounds" and handed the ball to another team.

This situation does not happen often, but in that case, Russell made a fatal mistake, handing over the ball, and it was the 76ers' turn to serve the bottom line: 5 seconds left in the game. The Celtics cannot foul because their foul numbers are full. They are only one point ahead of them once they foul, and once they foul, they will give the 76ers a chance to free throw. They must defend as closely as possible without fouling.

Haflicecke knew that the 76ers had 5 seconds of serving time since the referee handed the ball to Hal Greer. He began to count silently in his mind, he read 3, and knew that some moments were about to happen!

Then he saw Chet Walker start to move and instinctively know that the ball will be passed to Walker. Because the Sixers cannot risk passing the ball to Chamberlain, they cannot make Russell's mistakes. The complex passing route will cause the ball to touch the wire, and then they will be done - judging whether a player has a big heart depends on his decision at the critical moment.

Haflicek followed his judgment, made a risky decision, and successfully served the 76ers' bottom line to teammate Sam Jones.

Then one of the most classic commentary in the history of NBA commentary appeared: "havlicek    stole   the    ball!!!"

A second before the game, Sam passed the ball to Haflicecek. The audience on the sidelines had already poured into the field, and Haflicecek threw the ball before the audience completely drowned him - that's why we have to guard against the audience now.

The legend ends here, and the next moment belongs to Jerry Wayne.

The irrelevant ball that Haflicek threw quickly popped up with a missed iron.

At this time, the audience rushing into the venue was Jerry Wayne.

He didn't want to touch the players, he just knew that he had witnessed the great game and decided to bring some souvenirs home. What's more memorable than the game at that time? Maybe he was the one who was selected. Everyone ran towards Haflicek and Sam Jones, and the forgotten ball hit the back of the basket and popped up in front and fell into Wayne's arms.

Anyway, he will stick to this statement forever: He stole John Haflicek!

That day, he was wearing a black suit, pants and a white tie to catch the game ball. He was like a treasure-bearing person trying to escape the scene, and thus knocked over an old man in a white suit.

He apologized and left quickly.

This is the story of Jerry Wayne stealing John Haflicecke.

Strictly speaking, he did not intercept the ball, he was just lucky enough to pick up the "bird shit" that fell on his head.

Because of this, he became a celebrity in the community. Someone once wanted to buy his ball for $2,000, but he refused.

The 1960s old Spalding basketball is in Wayne's room.

That was one of the proudest things he had ever done in his life.

That is indeed worthy of pride.

A year later, the NBA official specially released black and white videos of the time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Havlicecke intercepting the ball".

Although there is no full game, there is a final clip.

Haflicecke's heroic deeds have been circulated with videotapes. Those fans who ran towards him will not be recorded. Instead, Wayne, who picked up the ball from the crowd and escaped from the scene, will be remembered with Haflicecke, Greyle, and Sam Jones who made a mistake in passing. 1.

"Felix, come and have a meal."

Jaina prepared a sumptuous dinner to entertain Wei Xia.

At the dinner table, Wayne complained: "Only your grandma makes so much food on my birthday, you should stay here for a whole year, so that we will have delicious food every day!"

"Who told you to have hypertension, hepatitis B and diabetes?" Jaina rolled her eyes for a moment.
Chapter completed!
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