Remembering Willis Reed (2023)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2023-03-24
Duration: 00:04:56
Subjects: Reed, Willis, 1942- | Basketball players | Sports
Contributors:
- St. Cyr, Kara Host
- Reed, Gayle Interviewee
- Willis, Howard Interviewee
- Malone, Karl Interviewee
Description
This segment from the March 24, 2023, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Kara St. Cyr’s remembrance of Willis Reed, who has died at age 80. Reed, a native of Bernice, played college basketball at Grambling State University from 1961-1964 and professional basketball for the New York Knicks from 1964-1974.