Olajuwon’s Bittersweet NCAA Tourney Award – This Forgotten Day in Houston
April 6, 1983: On this day, Houstonians were still reeling after one of the greatest upsets in sports history, sixth-seeded N.C. State’s dramatic win over the Cougars in the NCAA championship game....
View ArticleDrexler Returning to Cougars? – This Forgotten Day in Houston
April 8, 1983: On this day, the Chronicle reported on the status of Clyde Drexler’s career at the University of Houston. Would he stay for his senior season or declare himself eligible for the NBA...
View ArticleRockets’ New Uniforms Annoy Fans – This Forgotten Day in Houston
June 12, 1995: On this day, the Houston Chronicle comment line was flooded with faxes and telephone calls from protesters speaking out against the Rockets’ management’s decision to change the NBA...
View ArticleClyde the Glide Celebrates Birthday
June 22, 1994: On this day, when Clyde Drexler was celebrating his 32nd birthday, he may have closed his eyes and wished to be traded to the newly crowned NBA champions, the Rockets. After nearly a...
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