This Day in Buffalo Sports History ; Oct. 14, 1970 -- Braves Win Opener

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It's Opening Night for the Buffalo Braves franchise. As an added treat, they beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Aud.

Coach Dolph Schayes sent out a mixture of experience and youth for the opening tip-off. Dick Garrett might have been the best- known player on the roster. He had been a starter for the Los Angeles Lakers when they lost to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals the previous spring.

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This Day in Buffalo Sports History ; Oct. 14, 1970 -- Braves Win Opener

The Knicks contributed two starters. Don...

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