LAKERS: Chick Tribute

Lakers coach Phil Jackson was among the people who attended the memorial service for legendary broadcaster Chick Hearn on Friday, Aug. 9.
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A Legend Passes:
Chick Hearn, 1916-2002

From Elgin to Magic to Shaq, and through nine championships, Chick Hearn provided play-by-play for the Lakers' entire 42-year history in Los Angeles. The beloved announcer, who called 3,338 consecutive Lakers games, died Aug. 5 at age 85. The Hall of Famer is widely credited with introducing terms such as "slam dunk" and "airball."

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The family of Chick Hearn requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions in Chick's memory be made to the Chick Hearn Scholarship Fund at the USC Annenberg School for Communications. Checks should be made payable to: USC Annenberg Chick Hearn Fund. Mail checks to: USC Annenberg School of Communications, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0281

MILESTONE GAMES DURING CHICK'S STREAK
GAME	MATCHUP	DATE
3,000	Lakers vs. Orlando	Jan. 19, 1998
2,500	Lakers @ Cleveland	March 13, 1992
2,000	Lakers @ Utah	Feb. 28, 1987
1,500	Lakers vs. Seattle	Feb. 16,1982
1,000	Lakers vs. New York	April 8, 1977
500	Lakers vs. Cincinnati	Jan. 14, 1971
1	Lakers vs. Philadelphia	Nov. 21, 1965