Tag: Foots Walker
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...
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...
