Most younger Celtics fans know Danny Ainge as the guy that runs the Boston Celtics organization, but he has two Championship rings and one All-Star appearance under his belt. And, by the way, he was a star for Brigham Young University - shining particularly brightly in a 1981 March Madness contest versus a powerful Notre Dame squad. I remember this game very well. Ainge had future Celtics Greg Kite and Fred Roberts at his side, but Notre Dame countered with Orlando Woolridge, John Paxson, Kelly Tripuka and future-Celtic, Joe Kleine. There were eight seconds left in the game, and BYU was down one point, 50-49. Danny took the inbounds pass, motored down court - avoiding all five Notre Dame defenders - and laid the ball in for the win. Danny Ainge was known as the quickest white guy in the NBA. He could play, and he is even a better League Exec. Here he is with a full-court, 1-on-5 buzzer-beater vs. Notre Dame. March Madness Buzzer Beater - 1981 BYU vs Notre Dame https://t.co/nukmQ8...
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