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Squires Card of the Day

Mike Green

Averaged 22.9 points & 15.4 rebounds per game in four-year varsity career at Louisiana Tech.

1975 Topps Set (Basketball) (1975)

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Jim Eakins

Dave Twardzik

George Irvine

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• Factoid: Willie Sojourner played Center for the remarkable Squires.

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Daily Position Focus: Center

Jim Eakins

Ray Scott

Jim Eakins

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Squires
Coffee Talk
Name that player!

From the start, Squires' Coach Al Bianchi has been impressed with Mike. "A lot of what Mike does is not reflected in the box score. Even some of our veterans have told me, This guy can play.' He has produced much more than we had hoped for." One of the ABA's finest rookies of 1972-73, Mike signed...

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The only unanimous choice to the ABA All-Defensive Squad for 1972-73, Roland hasn't been chubby since his childhood but still answers as readily to "Fatty" as he does to Roland. He tries to pick his spots for a steal. He doesn't go after the ball all the time but when the opponents relax against ...

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Used as the 6th man on the Washington Capitols in 1969-70, Mike earned All-Rookie team honors. He came into his own during the playoffs, averaging 26 points per game, scoring a high of 34 and shooting 53% from the floor. Known as the "Bird Man" for his flying dunk shots that practically carry him...

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Rookie Cards

George Irvine

Roland Taylor

Dave Twardzik

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Positions, Positions, & more Positions!

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Card Sets

Here is a selection of card sets featuring players from this team. The number of players included from the team is also shown.

1972 Topps Set (Basketball) (9)

1975 Topps Set (Basketball) (10)

1974 Topps Set (Basketball) (8)

1973 Topps Set (Basketball) (8)

1971 Topps Set (Basketball) (8)

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Back to the Front! Squires card back du jour...

Roland Taylor

Noted primarily for his defensive skills, Roland can slip inside and score if not guarded carefully. He was a 3-sport star in high school, was a basketball guard, a football quarterback & a baseball 3rd baseman. Was All-American in college.

Roland's nickname is "Fatty".

1972 Topps Set (Basketball) (1972)

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Squires
Total Card Count

43

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Did You Know?

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