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Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 2h

For more on the forces that helped Milwaukee get back in the big leagues again, pick up your copy of 'Building the Milwaukee Bucks: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson and the Rapid Rise of an NBA Franchise, 1968-1975,' today!

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Building the Milwaukee Bucks - McFarland

Building the Milwaukee Bucks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson and the Rapid Rise of an NBA Franchise, 1968–1975 Jordan Treske 978-1-4766-9775-8 978-1-4766-5574-1

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Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 2h

The Hawks were a losing team and once the Braves came to Milwaukee, they took any shine away from Kerner's Hawks. The Hawks moved to St. Louis when they were forced out of Milwaukee Arena.

Here's Kerner on trying to sell the Hawks over in Milwaukee.

vault.si.com/vault/1960/10/…

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Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 2h

In the months leading up to Milwaukee landing what became the Bucks, they had an unlikely champion: Ben Kerner.

Ben Kerner was the chairman of the NBA's expansion committee. He also owned the Hawks, who played in Milwaukee from 1951-1955.

Source: Milwaukee Journal

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Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 14h

The face of a man who was ready to go out for a high-leverage inning if it was needed tonight.

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Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 14h

Taste of victory. #Brewers

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Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 15h

Thank you for your service, Chad Patrick.

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Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 16h

HEAVY METAL

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Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 1d

Trading for Dave Cowens was an incredibly polarizing move at the time as the Bcuks tried to get over the hump during the 80s. The irony is that the Bucks swept the Celtics during the '83 Playoffs, but Cowens had gotten hurt during the last game of the season.

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 1d

October 10, 1982: Dave Cowens makes his Milwaukee Bucks debut in an NBA Preseason game at Phoenix.

The 33-year-old Cowens—who'd been retired for two full NBA seasons—scored 4 PTS and grabbed 2 REB in 17 minutes. The Suns' Walter Davis scored 16 PTS in a 117-114 victory.

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NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 1d

October 10, 1982: Dave Cowens makes his Milwaukee Bucks debut in an NBA Preseason game at Phoenix.

The 33-year-old Cowens—who'd been retired for two full NBA seasons—scored 4 PTS and grabbed 2 REB in 17 minutes. The Suns' Walter Davis scored 16 PTS in a 117-114 victory.

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Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 2d

I've never related more to LeBron before.

Shams Charania Tweets @shamsbot.bsky.social · 2d

Lakers star LeBron James is sidelined for at least 3 to 4 weeks due to sciatica on his right side. He is out for the start of the 2025-26 NBA season.

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Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 4d

This is one month from today! Books will be available for purchase as will flyers and bookmarks in addition to the panel listed below. Hope to see you there!

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Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 4d

This is one month from today! Books will be available for purchase as will flyers and bookmarks in addition to the panel listed below. Hope to see you there!

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Ben McCormick @caseofthebens.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you to @milwaukeerecord.bsky.social for the love ❤️

Come hang at Boswell Books on October 20 before the season starts!

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Relive the Bucks title run in a whole new way with Ben McCormick’s book

The Portland (by way of Wisconsin) author will celebrate the release of ‘In the Room at the Top of the World’ at Boswell Books on Monday, October 20.

milwaukeerecord.com

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Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 6d

While doing some house cleaning today, I found the original timeline for what ended up being my book. A lot of nights trying to put all of the pieces together and maybe biting off more than I can chew. And more importantly, getting through down times (job changes, general depression, etc.)

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Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 6d

And now, you can read how it all came together when you pick up your copy of 'Building the Milwaukee Bucks: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson and the Rapid Rise of an NBA Franchise, 1968-1975.'

mcfarlandbooks.com/product/buil...

Building the Milwaukee Bucks - McFarland

Building the Milwaukee Bucks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson and the Rapid Rise of an NBA Franchise, 1968–1975 Jordan Treske 978-1-4766-9775-8 978-1-4766-5574-1

mcfarlandbooks.com

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Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 6d

I had never written anything to this kind of scope before and writing itself is already a solitary pursuit. But there is a rush that comes with trying to solve something that you see in your head. And then you hope people reading will understand what drew you to this work in the first place.

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Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 6d

While doing some house cleaning today, I found the original timeline for what ended up being my book. A lot of nights trying to put all of the pieces together and maybe biting off more than I can chew. And more importantly, getting through down times (job changes, general depression, etc.)

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Isaac Rowlett @isaacrowlett.bsky.social · 7d

Madison, WI — 179 years ago today

Delegates gather for the first state Constitutional Convention. After months, they draft a constitution including voting rights for immigrants, white women & Black men, but the exclusively white men who vote on it block its ratification 59%-41%.

A page of a very old book that reads “JOURNAL
OF THE
CONVENTION
TO FORM A CONSTITUTION
FOR THE
STATE OF WISCONSIN:
BEGUN AND HELD AT MADISON, ON THE FIFTH DAY OF OCTOBER, ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND FORTY-SIX.
MADISON, W. T.
BERIAH BROWN, PRINTER
1S12.”

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Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 7d

That first inning from the Brewers

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Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 10d

It was an absolute blast to have @dustyevely.bsky.social join @numac.gspn.info and I on the latest Talk of the Tundra! I learned so much from this conversation and you will too. Tune in! #Packers

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Dusty Evely 🎃 @dustyevely.bsky.social · 10d

Had an absolute blast talking ball with @jordantreske.bsky.social & @numac.gspn.info. Give it a listen!

Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 10d

It was an absolute blast to have @dustyevely.bsky.social join @numac.gspn.info and I on the latest Talk of the Tundra! I learned so much from this conversation and you will too. Tune in! #Packers

🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tal…
�� open.spotify.com/episode/7A04KK�K…
▶️ youtu.be/l2gfsC2746o?si…

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Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 10d

It was an absolute blast to have @dustyevely.bsky.social join @numac.gspn.info and I on the latest Talk of the Tundra! I learned so much from this conversation and you will too. Tune in! #Packers

🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tal…
�� open.spotify.com/episode/7A04KK�K…
▶️ youtu.be/l2gfsC2746o?si…

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Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 12d

On this day in Bucks history: Marques Johnson, Junior Bridgeman and Harvey Catchings get traded to the Clippers while the Bucks get back Terry Cummings, Ricky Pierce and Craig Hodges. A new era begins ahead of what would be a pivotal 1984-85 season on and off the court.

(Source: Milwaukee Journal)

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Jordan Treske @jordantreske.bsky.social · 12d

On this day in Bucks history: Marques Johnson, Junior Bridgeman and Harvey Catchings get traded to the Clippers while the Bucks get back Terry Cummings, Ricky Pierce and Craig Hodges. A new era begins ahead of what would be a pivotal 1984-85 season on and off the court.

(Source: Milwaukee Journal)

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Jim Owczarski @jimowczarski.bsky.social · 13d

Milwaukee #Bucks media day loading …

This will be the thread for pertinent notes & nuggets #NBASky

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