University of Memphis Athletics
Memphis Announces 1972-73 Men’s Basketball National Runner-Up Reunion, Bobblehead Package
Oct 25, 2022 | Men's Basketball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis Athletics will honor the 50th anniversary of its 1972-73 Memphis State national runner-up men's basketball team during a reunion at halftime of the game against Houston at FedExForum on Sunday, March 5.
Fans have the option of purchasing a three-game ticket package that includes a set of bobbleheads of the starting lineup of the national championship game against UCLA (Billy Buford, Larry Finch, Larry Kenon, Bill Laurie, Ronnie Robinson) and head coach Gene Bartow, presented by Brookhaven Pub & Grill. The ticket package, which starts at $75, includes a full bobblehead set and a ticket to the reunion game against Houston and the choice of two other American Athletic Conference home games this season.
The 3-Game Bobblehead Pack can be purchased at THIS LINK. Current men's basketball season ticket holders may purchase two sets of bobbleheads per account for $40, while supplies last. Season ticket holders will be emailed the link to purchase.
Memphis Athletics has also launched a "Starting 5" ticket package, where fans can choose any five home games during the 2022-23 season starting at $75. The Starting 5 Pack does not include the bobblehead set. The Starting 5 pack can be purchased at THIS LINK.
Under the direction of third-year head coach Bartow, the 1972-73 Memphis State men's basketball team made a historic run through March that saw the Tigers knock off South Carolina, Kansas State and Providence en route to a national runner-up finish. The season ultimately came to an end in the championship final as John Wooden and his top-ranked UCLA Bruins took home their seventh-consecutive trophy with an 87-66 victory over the Tigers.
That season marked the fourth time the Tigers had reached the NCAA Tournament and their first in 11 years. Finch led Memphis in scoring with 24.0 points per game, while Kenon chipped in 20.1 points and 16.7 rebounds each time out. Robinson also averaged a double-double behind 13.5 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. After opening the season with three losses in their first five games, the Tigers reeled off 14-straight victories and went 22-3 in their final 25 games.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tiger Men's Basketball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About Spell Restaurant Group
The Spell Restaurant Group has created a collection of casual and fine dining restaurants that have one thing in common – fun. The father-daughter team of Rick Spell and Christy Spell Terry combined forces in 2004 to turn their shared love of food into what would become a successful portfolio of beloved brands, including BABALU in Memphis, Tennessee; Brookhaven Pub & Grill in Memphis, Tennessee; George's in Alys Beach, Florida; LaCo in Seacrest Beach, Florida; Saltwater Grill in Panama City Beach, Florida; La Crema Tapas & Chocolate in Rosemary Beach, Florida and Edwards Fine Food & Wine in Rosemary Beach, Florida. For more information, visit www.spellrestaurantgroup.com.
Fans have the option of purchasing a three-game ticket package that includes a set of bobbleheads of the starting lineup of the national championship game against UCLA (Billy Buford, Larry Finch, Larry Kenon, Bill Laurie, Ronnie Robinson) and head coach Gene Bartow, presented by Brookhaven Pub & Grill. The ticket package, which starts at $75, includes a full bobblehead set and a ticket to the reunion game against Houston and the choice of two other American Athletic Conference home games this season.
The 3-Game Bobblehead Pack can be purchased at THIS LINK. Current men's basketball season ticket holders may purchase two sets of bobbleheads per account for $40, while supplies last. Season ticket holders will be emailed the link to purchase.
Memphis Athletics has also launched a "Starting 5" ticket package, where fans can choose any five home games during the 2022-23 season starting at $75. The Starting 5 Pack does not include the bobblehead set. The Starting 5 pack can be purchased at THIS LINK.
Under the direction of third-year head coach Bartow, the 1972-73 Memphis State men's basketball team made a historic run through March that saw the Tigers knock off South Carolina, Kansas State and Providence en route to a national runner-up finish. The season ultimately came to an end in the championship final as John Wooden and his top-ranked UCLA Bruins took home their seventh-consecutive trophy with an 87-66 victory over the Tigers.
That season marked the fourth time the Tigers had reached the NCAA Tournament and their first in 11 years. Finch led Memphis in scoring with 24.0 points per game, while Kenon chipped in 20.1 points and 16.7 rebounds each time out. Robinson also averaged a double-double behind 13.5 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. After opening the season with three losses in their first five games, the Tigers reeled off 14-straight victories and went 22-3 in their final 25 games.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tiger Men's Basketball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About Spell Restaurant Group
The Spell Restaurant Group has created a collection of casual and fine dining restaurants that have one thing in common – fun. The father-daughter team of Rick Spell and Christy Spell Terry combined forces in 2004 to turn their shared love of food into what would become a successful portfolio of beloved brands, including BABALU in Memphis, Tennessee; Brookhaven Pub & Grill in Memphis, Tennessee; George's in Alys Beach, Florida; LaCo in Seacrest Beach, Florida; Saltwater Grill in Panama City Beach, Florida; La Crema Tapas & Chocolate in Rosemary Beach, Florida and Edwards Fine Food & Wine in Rosemary Beach, Florida. For more information, visit www.spellrestaurantgroup.com.
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