Willis Reed, Hall Of Fame Knick And Team Captain Who Led Franchise To Its Only Two Titles, Dies At 80

Willis Reed, Hall Of Fame Knick And Team Captain Who Led Franchise To Its Only Two Titles, Dies At 80

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The original Captain — Willis Reed, not Derek Jeter — will always be remembered for his iconic Madison Square Garden entrance. The hobbled walk. Marv Albert’s signature radio announcement, “Here comes Willis, and the crowd is going wild.” The grainy video showing a delirious, sold-out World’s Most…

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