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Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

By Nicholas Hirshon
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By Nicholas Hirshon
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Succeeding an air force base on the Hempstead Plains, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum debuted in 1972 as Long Island's foremost sports and entertainment mecca. Its first tenants were a mediocre basketball team and expansion hockey club. Both appeared unlikely to foster a winning attitude, yet soon emerged as champions. Julius Dr. J. Erving dunked the New York Nets to two titles, and the Islanders launched a star—studded Stanley Cup dynasty. Over the decades, the coliseum has also hosted p...

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