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Montana Sky Western Basketball Association

Montana Sky

The Montana Sky were a pro basketball outfit in the short-lived Western Basketball Association. Great Falls radio station owner Al Donohoe co-owned the club with African-American country music star Charley Pride. Donohue was one of the first station owners to play Pride’s records in the 1960’s. Prominent players included 34-year old Cazzie Russell, the NBA’s #1 overall draft pick in 1966 and a member of the New York Knicks’ 1970 championship team. Read more…

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