100 Things Knicks Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

Description

Initiating new fans into the world of Knicks lore or reminding die-hard supporters why this New York NBA team is always their number one, this entertaining resource distills 66 years of team history into the top 100 things to know and do-encouraging Knicks fans to live each day like it's a playoff run. Most Knicks fans have experienced a game in Madison Square Garden, have seen highlights of a young Patrick Ewing, or have heard the story behind the franchise's last championship in 1973; but the next level of fan commitment means knowing the history and meaning of Knickerbockers, and which other team-along with the Knicks-from the original National Basketball Association is still located in its original city. Such details are offered in this book, the ultimate handbook to knowing and loving the New York Knicks. The compilation breaks down all of the stats, important dates, prominent players, player nicknames, team achievements, and a list of must-do activities, and then ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist that all fans will appreciate.

Alan Hahn is the New York Knicks studio analyst for the MSG Network and writes the popular team blog, The Knicks Fix. He previously covered the Knicks and the National Hockey League's New York Islanders for Newsday and is the author of two books on the Islanders, Birth of a Dynasty and Fish Sticks. He lives in Brentwood, New York.