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Your Greatest Memory of Richard Petruska

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Francis3, Sep 8, 2000.

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  1. Francis3

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    What can I say about this UCLA star. He brought his great skills every night to the bench. I miss him alot.

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    "I talked about what degenerates they [Mets fans] were, and they proved me right. Just by saying something, I could make them mad enough to go home and slap their moms."

    John Rocker
     
    #1 Francis3, Sep 8, 2000
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    #2 BobFinn*, Sep 8, 2000
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    hey i actually remember petruska

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    I actually thought he was going to be a good pick up and thought he was going to turn out to be like Dino Radja.

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    #4 RENDIGGLER3:20, Sep 9, 2000
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    Just bringing this thread to the top....

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    #5 Baqui99, Jun 21, 2001
  6. Francis3

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    Hahaha

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    #6 Francis3, Jun 21, 2001
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    Remember when he broke the trophy? What the hell was he doing holding it anyway?

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    #7 Prempeh, Jun 21, 2001
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    He sweated too much to me.

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    What is the story about the trophy.. i've heard differnt things.. once heard it was bull that broke it etc.. was it actually broken?

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    #9 Rocket Fan, Jun 21, 2001
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    I'll always remember Petruska...as the chump that Rudy drafted in the 2nd round INSTEAD of Bo Outlaw!!!

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    #10 outlaw, Jun 21, 2001
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    Hey, they let me kiss the trophy once while I was putting down a deposit the day they signed Barkley. My one claim to Rockets fame.

    true story

    Barkley was doing a photo shoot (or interview or something) and they brought out the two trophies (which resided on display behind the front desk). They were carrying them out, and I said..."Hey, you have to let me kiss it."
     
    #11 heypartner, Jun 21, 2001
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    The first news I heard was that Horry broke it, but later everyone kept saying that Petruska broke it. Or at least that is how I think it went. Man, that was a long time ago

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    #12 UofTOrange, Jun 21, 2001
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    It was never really broken--the ball fell off the dais, or pedestal, or whatever it is. They just screwed it back on.

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    #13 Prempeh, Jun 21, 2001
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    See Francis3's post below this one [​IMG]

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    #15 Francis3, Jun 22, 2001
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    Is that what you wanted Bobfinn? [​IMG]

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    #16 Francis3, Jun 22, 2001
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    i went to a home game during those years where the guy drained like 2 3's in about 5 minutes of total garbage time...sweet memories of those days...

    i also have at least 1/2 dozen of his skybox rookie card. contact me if youre interested! [​IMG]

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    #17 PurvisShort, Jun 22, 2001
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    I remember him holding up his jersey at the press conference after the 1993 draft alongside Sam Cassell and Eric Riley. I saw that gleam in his eyes and could tell that he was destined for a long, prosperous career in the NBA.

    "With the 46th pick in the 1993 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets select out of UCLA, RICHARD PETRUSKA.".....Houston fans rejoice

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    #18 Baqui99, Jun 23, 2001
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