What was life like when the Knicks won their last NBA championship? - ESPN

«Go New York, Go New York, Go!»

The New York Knicks are NBA champions. After defeating the San Antonio Spurs on the road 94-90 in Game 5, the Knicks have broken a 53-year title drought.

New York came back yet again from a double-digit deficit to bring the title home. Jalen Brunson had the game of his life, scoring 45 points with three rebounds, three assists and two steals.

The last time the Knicks won a championship was May 10, 1973, when they defeated Wilt Chamberlain and the Los Angeles Lakers on the road at the Forum in five games with a star-studded roster that included Walt Frazier, Willis Reed, Earl Monroe and Phil Jackson.

It has been a long time coming for Knicks fans, exactly 19,392 days since New York won an NBA championship. Sure enough, times were a lot different back then. Here's what the world looked like the last time the Knicks won the title.

Still the only undefeated campaign in NFL history, the Dolphins went 17-0 after a 14-7 victory over Washington in Super Bowl VII.

Miami scored in the first quarter on a 28-yard reception from Howard Twilley, and Jim Kick's 1-yard TD run in the second quarter extended the lead. Washington had a 49-yard scoop and score in the fourth, but it was too little, too late.

The Dolphins included iconic figures such as coach Don Shula and four first-team All-Pro members: quarterback Earl Morrall, Larry Little, Bill Stanfill and Dick Anderson.

«The Godfather» was released in March 1972, beginning a legendary film franchise. It received 10 nominations at the 45th Academy Awards, taking home three: «Best Picture,» «Best Actor in a Leading Role» and «Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.»

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, «The Godfather» is widely