Richie Powers
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Richard Francis Powers (October 14,[1] 1930 – July 31, 1998)[2] was a professional basketball referee in the NBA from 1956 to 1979.[2] He worked 25 NBA Finals games, including the triple-overtime Game 5 contest in the 1976 NBA Finals between the Suns and the Celtics, considered "the greatest game ever played"[3] in the NBA, as well as three All-Star Games.[2] Following his career in the NBA, Powers was a sportscaster for WABC-TV.
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Richie Powers | |
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Born | (1930-10-14)October 14, 1930 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | July 31, 1998(1998-07-31) (aged 67) Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | NBA referee (1956–1979) |
Spouse(s) | Virginia; a second marriage ended in 1987 |
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