Re: larry bird spread

["Greg Odegaard" <gmodegaa@longvred.rmc.com>]

Mike thank you for the feedback.  I am sorry, but not too suprised to
imagine that is what the current events cost.  Simple economics apply.  Is
there any special TV reporting being done in the Boston media with this
event, not unlike the web sites are doing (respect where respect is due)? 
Anyone else go or know someone who did?  Of course my interests also go
towards the memorabilia side of the event.  

BTW the CNNSI site has a poll asking who the best "all-around" player of
all-time is.  No suprise MJ is winning handily, but I encourage us all to
go to the site and vote for Mr. Bird to ensure the other MJ (the Magic one)
doesn't catch up to Bird for 2nd.  Trivial yes, fun definately.  (I don't
expect Dan to be so brash)

Greg

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> From: Mike Dynon <mdynon@ix.netcom.com>
> To: celtics@igtc.com
> Subject: Re: larry bird spread
> Date: Thursday, October 01, 1998 7:06 PM
> 
> You remember correctly, Greg, but it turns out I won't be going.  As a
> HOF supporter, I did receive early notice about the enshrinement gala,
> but it would have cost $400 (!) for my wife and I to attend the dinner.
> That's about 10 times more than in the early '80s, when I went to see
> the induction of Havlicek and Sam Jones.  Since I'm not currently making
> even the NBA minimum, I decided to save my money for groceries and my
> son's college tuition.
> 
> An alternative was to purchase $50 or $25 seats for the ceremony only
> (no banquet), but that won't provide the close-up access to the Hall of
> Famers which last time was the best part of the event. I've seen Larry
> from the balcony; what I wanted this time was to shake his hand and say
> thanks for the memories, like I was able to do with Sam and Hondo. But
> the price of that is $400.
> 
> So, like everything else, it's all about money. I should have known.
> Anyway, my daughter has a soccer game tomorrow night, and at this stage
> of my life I'd rather be there than in Springfield.
> 
> Mike (sorry if I got too philosophical!)
> 
> Greg Odegaard wrote:
> > 
> > Thank you for posting this link, it is a great wealth of info.
> > 
> > Is anyone on this list going to any of the activities this weekend in
> > Springfield?  I know Mike Dynon mentioned back in June he joined the
HOF
> > just to be able to get a shot at enshrinement/dinner.  Mike if you are
out
> > there let us know the scoop on the big event.
> > 
> > I for one have given little thought to the actual process, but with the
> > internet and all, it appears to be a big deal.  I wish I could be near
the
> > place, but wish those you are the best of luck, and hope you report on
the
> > events soon.
> > 
> > Have a great weekend,
> > Greg