Photo (left to right): Gary Grabinski, Bob Foltin, Gary Gregorka, Bob Kane,
Bob McCully, Jim Brown, Don Churchill, Dick O’Brien.  Note: The trophies
in front of the former players were among those won by the teams.

Canal Days Event Celebrated Basketball Greatness from 50 Years Ago

As part of the recent Canal Days activities, the Little Falls Historical Society presented a display and hosted a well attended reception in recognition of the accomplishments of the 1956-57 and the 1957-58 LFHS Basketball Teams. These teams were coached by Wilbur Crisp, local basketball legend and New York State Basketball Hall of Fame member.  The display included a number of trophies presented to these teams in recognition of their various championships, personal scrapbooks, a number of Wilbur Crisp athletic inventions and other memorabilia. These items will be on display at the Historical Society until it closes for the season in late September.

The reception was attended by former team members Bob McCully, Jim Brown, Don Churchill, Gary Gregorka, Gary Grabinski, Bob Kane, Bob McCumber, Dick O'Brien and Bob Foltin.  In addition, family representatives of deceased team members Bob Cinquanta, Jim Ackerman, Bob Brown and Donald Clingen were also in attendance.  The reception included oral presentations made by Historical Society members, the sharing of many memories and refreshments.  A good time was had by all in the true spirit of Canal Davs celebration and reunion.
 

For further information contact:

Jeff Gressler: 315-823-2799
Louie Baum: 315-823-0620