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Friday marks the 50 anniversary of the most famous high school basketball game in Washington area history. On Jan 30, 1965, DeMatha did what many considered impossible – it knocked off New York City’s Power Memorial and its star seven-foot center Lew Alcindor, who later became Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.
Young ’85, among others, shared their “Power Stories.” The response to the stories shared by the alumni culminated in a tremendous feeling of the "Power Spirit" which permeated the atmosphere. In addition to the Power alumni, the current PMAAA Scholarship recipient, Sebastian Martinez, accompanied by his father, addressed the gathering.
Nov 14, 2017 · On Jan. 30, 1965, the Power Memorial Academy basketball team appeared invincible. Led by Lew Alcindor — a 7-foot-1-plus schoolboy phenom who would later become known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ...
Edward "Jack" Kuhnert, Faculty & CoachMaj. Gen (Ret) Geroge Alexander, 1970Robert Reeg, 1970Edwin Searcy, 1970Japeth "Jap" Trimble 1970Lou Santos, 1965Gerard "Rod" Mullin, 19791970 Distance Medley Relay Team.
Indoor Sectional Championships Summary. John Gardellis, CHSAA NY Sectional High Jump co-champion, competes at the City Championship meet on Feb-12-1965. American University Invitational May 8, 1965 Washington, DC Joe Quigley (Xaverian) 1st in 4:16.9, Kevin O'Brien (Power) 2nd in 4:17.0. At the time the two fastest miles in CHSAA history.
Jan 9, 2024 · 1963: At the age of 16, Lew Alcindor was the standout center for Power Memorial Academy, an all-boys school in New York City. He spearheaded the team’s impressive 71-game winning streak and guided them to victory in three Catholic High School Athletic Association championships. (© Richard Avedon/The Richard Avedon Foundation)
New York City alone has 50-odd high school players taller than 6 ft. 5 in.—but Power’s Lew Alcindor, at 7 ft. 1 in. and 235 Ibs., is a giant among the giants. He wears a size 16D sneaker, and ...
