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Apr 8 2003 10:26AM

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