Bobby “Bingo ” Smith, a small forward who helped the Cleveland Cavaliers climb from expansion team to playoff contender in the 1970s, has died.
Former Cavalier Bobby "Bingo" Smith, center, a small forward who helped the Cavaliers climb from expansion team to playoff contender in the 1970s, has died. He was 77.CLEVELAND — Bobby “Bingo " Smith, a small forward who helped the Cleveland Cavaliers climb from expansion team to playoff contender in the 1970s, has died. He was 77.
Smith is one of seven former players to have his number retired by Cleveland. Smith’s No. 7 jersey was hung in the rafters in 1979.Max Strus dazzles in Cavs debut, as Cleveland escapes with 114-113 season opening win over BrooklynSmith played his rookie season with San Diego before he was selected by Cleveland in the 1970 expansion draft. Although the Cavs struggled in their first few seasons in the NBA, Smith was one of the team’s best players.
The Cavs rallied to upset the heavily favored Washington Bullets in a seven-game series now known as the “Miracle of Richfield.” Three of the games were decided in the final two seconds, one went to overtime, and when the Cavs won Game 7, fans stormed the Richfield Coliseum floor and tore down the basket stanchions.
“Bingo was one of the most gifted players to ever grace the wine and gold, and his impact on the court and throughout the community made a lasting impression on everyone that ever came into contact with him,” said Russell, the team’s director of alumni relations.STATES: AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA, WV. 21+ and present in participating staes. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
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