SI Vault: 1975 Warriors by Walter Iooss Jr.

Sports Illustrated looks back at the Golden State Warriors in the 1975 NBA Finals covered by contributing photographer Walter Iooss Jr. 
SI Vault: 1975 Warriors by Walter Iooss Jr.
SI Vault: 1975 Warriors by Walter Iooss Jr. /

SI Vault: 1975 Warriors by Walter Iooss Jr.

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

Exterior view of arena and signage from parking lot before Golden State Warriors vs Washington Bullets game at Cow Palace. San Francisco, CA 5/20/1975 - 5/23/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

CBS Sports media announcer Brent Musburger and Oscar Robertson during Game 1 of Golden State Warriors vs Washington Bullets series. Landover, MD 5/18/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

Closeup of Golden State Warriors owner Franklin Mieuli during game vs Washington Bullets at Cow Palace. San Francisco, CA 5/20/1975 -- 5/23/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

Golden State Warriors Clifford Ray (44), Butch Beard (21), Jamaal Wilkes (41), and Rick Barry (24) on court before game vs Washington Bullets at Cow Palace. San Francisco, CA 5/20/1975 -- 5/23/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

View of Golden State Warriors fans holding a floral banner with American flag and messag e reading GOOD LUCK FRANKLIN for team owner Franklin Mieuli before Game 1 vs Washington Bullets at Cow Palace. San Francisco, CA 5/20/1975 -- 5/23/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

Washington Bullets Mike Riordan and Elvin Hayes entering court before game vs Golden State Warriors. Landover, MD 5/18/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

Golden State Warriors Rick Barry (24) takes the court with teammates during player introductions before Game 1 vs Washington Bullets at Capital Centre. Landover, MD 5/18/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

Closeup of musical performance during halftime of Golden State Warriors vs Washington Bullets game at Cow Palace. San Francisco, CA 5/20/1975 -- 5/23/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

View of Golden State Warriors fans victorious in stands during game vs Washington Bullets at Cow Palace. San Francisco, CA 5/20/1975 -- 5/23/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

View of Golden State Warriors fans holding banner reading GOD IS A WARRIOR FAN during game vs Washington Bullets at Cow Palace. San Francisco, CA 5/20/1975 -- 5/23/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

Golden State Warriors Bill Bridges (32), Jamaal Wilkes (41), and Phil Smith (20) in action, rebound vs Washington Bullets Wes Unseld (42) and Mike Riordan (6) at Cow Palace. San Francisco, CA 5/20/1975 -- 5/23/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

Washington Bullets Mike Riordan (6) in action during fight vs Golden Gate Warriors Rick Barry (24). Landover, MD 5/25/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

Golden State Warriors Rick Barry (24) restrains head coach Al Attles after ejection during argument with referee in Game 1 vs Washington Bullets at Capital Centre. Landover, MD 5/18/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

Golden Gate Warriors coach Al Attles (L) and Clifford Ray (44) hold back Washington Bullets Mike Riordan (6) after fight vs Golden Gate Warriors Rick Barry (24). Landover, MD 5/25/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

Washington Bullets Kevin Porter (10) in action, vs Golden State Warriors. Game 1. Landover, MD 5/18/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

Closeup from rear of Golden State Warriors Jamaal Wilkes (41), Clifford Ray (44), and Phil Smith (20) in sidelines huddle with head coach Al Attles and teammates during game vs Washington Bullets at Cow Palace. San Francisco, CA 5/20/1975 - 5/23/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

Golden Gate Warriors Rick Barry (24) in action, taking shot vs Washington Bullets. Landover, MD 5/18/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Golden Gate Warriors Rick Barry (24) on bench with teammates vs Washington Bullets. Landover, MD 5/18/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

Golden Gate Warriors Rick Barry (C), coach Al Attles, and team in huddle before game vs Washington Bullets. Landover, MD 5/25/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Washington Bullets Elvin Hayes (11) in acrtion, taking foul shot vs Golden State Warriors at Cow Palace. San Francisco, CA 5/20/1975 -- 5/23/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

View of Golden State Warriors players on bench during game vs Washington Bullets at Cow Palace. San Francisco, CA 5/20/1975 -- 5/23/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Golden State Warriors head coach Al Attles speaks with referee during Game 1 vs Washington Bullets at Capital Centre. Landover, MD 5/18/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

Overall view of Golden State Warriors players victorious on court after winning game vs Washington Bullets at Cow Palace. San Francisco, CA 5/20/1975 -- 5/23/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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View of sign on ground reading DEFENSE, CLAP CLAP, DEFENSE during Golden State Warriors vs Washington Bullets game at Cow Palace. San Francisco, CA 5/20/1975 -- 5/23/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Golden State Warriors Rick Barry (24) victorious, hugging radio announcer Bill King in locker room after winning Game 4 to sweep championship series vs Washington Bullets at Capital Centre. Landover, MD 5/25/1975

1975 Golden State Warriors

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Walter Iooss Jr

Golden State Warriors Rick Barry (24) victorious, talking to members of media in locker room after winning Game 4 to sweep championship series vs Washington Bullets at Capital Centre. Landover, MD 5/25/1975


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