On May 8th, 1970, the New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals to secure their first championship in franchise history. Willis Reed and Walt “Clyde” Frazier led the Bockers’ past a star-studded lineup that featured Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West and Elgin Baylor.
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This Day in New York Sports History: Knicks win first NBA championship
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