100 Things Knicks Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

by Alan Hahn

Initiating new fans into the world of Knicks lore or reminding die-hard supporters why this New York NBA team is always their number one, this entertaining resource distills 66 years of team history into the top 100 things to know and do—encouraging Knicks fans to live each day like it’s a playoff run. Most Knicks fans have experienced a game in Madison Square Garden, have seen highlights of a young Patrick Ewing, or have heard the story behind the franchise’s last championship in 1973; but the next level of fan commitment means knowing the history and meaning of Knickerbockers, and which other team—along with the Knicks—from the original National Basketball Association is still located in its original city. Such details are offered in this book, the ultimate handbook to knowing and loving the New York Knicks. The compilation breaks down all of the stats, important dates, prominent players, player nicknames, team achievements, and a list of must-do activities, and then ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist that all fans will appreciate.

Genres: Sports

336 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2011

About the author

Alan Hahn co-hosts "Hahn & Humpty" on 98.7 FM ESPN New York, along side Rick DiPietro from noon-3 p.m. on weekdays. He has hosted shows on 98.7 since 2012. In addition to his work on the radio, Hahn has appeared on television pre-game shows for the New York Knicks on MSG Network since 2011.

Hahn wrote for Newsday until 2011, covering the Islanders and Knicks at different points in his tenure there. He is the published author of five books, including Fish Sticks: The Fall and Rise of the New York Islanders (2003), Birth of a Dynasty: The 1980 New York Islanders (2004), Bruin Redemption: The Stanley Cup Returns to Boston (2011), 100 Things a Knicks Fan Should Know and Do Before They Die (2012) and The New York Knicks: The Complete Illustrated History (2012).

Reviews

[PaulL · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Lin Bias · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great. I learned so much from this book and it helped me understand alot of things, things I didn’t understand when was a very young Knicks fan. So much great information in this book, I couldn’t put it down and I never wanted it to end.