“Before we played a game, I realized that we had the makings of something very special.
We had exactly the right mix to win.” *
- Dr. Jack Ramsay
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How Times Have Changed
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Prices in 1977:
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Gas: $0.63/gallon
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Minimum Wage: $2.30/hour
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Evening Movie Ticket: $2.25
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Stamp: $0.13
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Average New Home: $54,000
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Milk: $1.68/gallon
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Median Household Income: $13,572
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Four-year college tuition: $1,913
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Events of 1976-1977:
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Betamax and VHS VCRs are released
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Elvis Presley and Mao Tse-Tung die
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Star Wars debutes
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Shareef Abdur-Rahim is born
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Two 747s collide, killing 582 people
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Half of the U.S. watches "Roots" on T.V.
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How The Team Was Built
The off-season that proceeded the 1976-77 season was eventful. See how the squad was formed, and witness its first journey to the NBA playoffs.
Coach Jack Ramsay Interview
Dr. Jack Ramsay looks back at the '77 Title team and discusses
what made it so special.
Lionel Hollins Interview
Starting guard, Lionel Hollins, reflects on the 1976-77 team's pre-season prospects, Coach Ramsay, and Blazermania.
Where Were You?
Tell us where you were in 1977, and share your memories about the Blazers World Championship team.
1976-77 Roster |
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NUM |
PLAYER |
POS |
HT |
WT |
FROM |
| 10 | Corky Calhoun | F | 6-7 | 210 | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Johnny Davis | G | 6-2 | 170 | Dayton |
| 3 | Herm Gilliam | G | 6-3 | 190 | Purdue |
| 30 | Bob Gross | F | 6-6 | 200 | Long Beach State |
| 14 | Lionel Hollins | G | 6-3 | 185 | Arizona State |
| 34 | Robin Jones | F | 6-9 | 225 | St. Louis |
| 20 | Maurice Lucas | F | 6-9 | 215 | Marquette |
| 23 | Clyde Mayes | F | 6-8 | 225 | Furman |
| 36 | Lloyd Neal | F-C | 6-7 | 225 | Tennessee State |
| 15 | Larry Steele | G | 6-5 | 180 | Kentucky |
| 13 | Dave Twardzik | G | 6-1 | 175 | Old Dominion |
| 42 | Wally Walker | F | 6-7 | 190 | Virginia |
| 32 | Bill Walton | C | 6-11 | 210 | UCLA |
*Quotes from
Rip City! A Quarter Century with the Portland Trail Blazers
