It was March of 1983.
The classic television show M*A*S*H had just completed its memorable 11-year run with 125 million people viewing the final episode. The United States Football League was kicking off its debut on the national sports scene and Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” had just begun its 37-week run as the No. 1 album in the world.
Album. That tells you all you need to know about how long ago 1983 was. And while the USFL lasted just a few seasons and M*A*S*H lives on only in syndication, one thing has remained constant since March of 1983 – the BIG EAST Tournament at Madison Square Garden.