In 1954,the Furman guard became the only player-and remains so today-to score 100 points in a Division 1 basketball game,going 41 for 66 from the field and 18 for 22 from the charity stripe.His last shot that went in was a near half court shot at the buzzer.
The game was the first game ever televised in South Carolina and the first one in which his mother had seen him play.
Even more remarkable was that this was done in an era without the three point shot.
The Paladin next roamed through various NBA cities and a timeout with Uncle Sam,playing in 2 NBA All-Star Games.
Unfortunately for Selvy,he is best remembered for missing an open shot at the buzzer,a shot that would have given the Lakers the NBA title in 1962, their first title since leaving Minneapolis.
The Celtics went on to win it all in overtime.
Danny O'Keefe was right.
Some gotta win;some gotta lose.
The game was the first game ever televised in South Carolina and the first one in which his mother had seen him play.
Even more remarkable was that this was done in an era without the three point shot.
The Paladin next roamed through various NBA cities and a timeout with Uncle Sam,playing in 2 NBA All-Star Games.
Unfortunately for Selvy,he is best remembered for missing an open shot at the buzzer,a shot that would have given the Lakers the NBA title in 1962, their first title since leaving Minneapolis.
The Celtics went on to win it all in overtime.
Danny O'Keefe was right.
Some gotta win;some gotta lose.
