Tag: Bingo Smith
Wilt Chamberlain Almost Joined Cavaliers in 1979, But the Contract Blew Away and That Was That
In February 1997, Wilt Chamberlain, then 60 years old, was one of the legendary figures honored during NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland, celebrating the...
Remembering Bingo Smith: The Cavs Legend Who Made a Kid Believe
We originally published this story on Oct. 26, 2023, following the passing of Cavaliers legend Bingo Smith. As part of our ongoing look back...
Cavs’ Cherished And Sometimes Wild Run At Richfield Coliseum Began 50 Years Ago Today
It's been 30 years since the Cavaliers stopped playing at the Richfield Coliseum, but they had a pretty memorable run there before that.
And it...
NBA Flashback: Austin Carr Begins His Run As ‘Mr. Cavalier’
There's a reason Austin Carr is known as "Mr. Cavalier." For starters, he was the first No. 1 overall NBA draft pick in Cavaliers...
One Tall Tale: When Wilt Chamberlain came ‘this close’ to joining Cavs
The big man is all but glowing, basking in the spotlight of being asked to reflect on his legendary playing career and to offer...
Amico: Bingo Smith Helped Make Cavs Matter to Me
When my dad took me to a Cavaliers game for the first time, I agreed to go for one reason -- to watch Bingo...
Bingo Smith, Member of First Cavs Team and Franchise Legend, Dies at 77
CLEVELAND -- Former Cavaliers shooting guard Bobby "Bingo" Smith, a member of the first NBA team in Cleveland, has died. He was 77.
“This is...
