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Sigh.

Every Cardinal diehard who was there in the moments of those halcyon days has stories.

From 1971 to 1986, it was a magic carpet ride.

Mine begin in my funky $60/ month attic apartment in the Triangle with my pal, fellow fanatic Ben. Listening on the radio to Denny Crum’s first game as Cardinal coach from Gainesville.

Cards 69, Florida 70.

Stoned I am sure and stunned, we looked at each, deflated.

It had been a strange few year for Cardinal hoops, leading up the new era.

Legendary Peck Hickman unexpectedly resigned after the ‘66-’67 campaign with his Wes Unseld-led best ever squad returning.