Help Dennis Johnson get inducted to the Hall of Fame

Jay King | January 23, 2010 at 4:30 pm | 2 Comments

The Maine Red Claws and Austin Toros have joined forces to create a campaign and petition for Dennis Johnson’s induction to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Johnson served as Head Coach of the Toros for two years.

Dennis Johnson deserves a spot in the H.O.F.

You can sign the petition here.

Johnson, remembered by Larry Bird as his greatest teammate ever, has a worthy case for the Hall:

Three NBA titles (1979, 1984, 1986)
NBA Finals MVP (1979)
All-NBA First Team (1981)
All-NBA Second Team (1980)
Six-Time NBA All-Defensive First Team (1979-1983, 1987)
Three-Time NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1984-1986)
Five-Time NBA All-Star (1979-1982, 1985)

His wife, Donna, said, “Dennis gave his life to two things, family and basketball, and even though he isn’t here today, I believe he would be touched and grateful to everyone who still want his memory and legacy remembered.

Thank you everyone for the love and support.”

To me, it’s sad Johnson — who passed away from a heart attack at only 52 years old — will never get the chance to see his own plaque in Springfield, MA.  But there’s still time for Johnson to receive a spot in Springfield among the game’s greats.

As a gritty player willing to do whatever it took to help his team win, Johnson deserves that spot.

So go sign the petition.

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