Marv Albert's "Downtown"

munson15

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Re: Marv Albert's "Downtown"

It started during his early play-by-play days with the Knicks in the 1960's. It used to refer to any long field goal attempt, and was later adopted to the 3-point shot. I can't verify it, but I believe the expression came from the fact that Madison Square Garden is in midtown Manhattan, and the length of the try reminded him of someone shooting it from so far out, he wasn't in midtown anymore, he was firing from all the way downtown.
 

munson15

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Re: Marv Albert's "Downtown"

I first heard it with "Downtown" Freddy Brown.
Seattle SuperSonics, late 1970's. He played with Dennis Johnson, Jack Sikma and the championship team that defeated Washington.
 
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