Blazers’ Founding Executive Harry Glickman Reflects on Legacy in Acceptance Speech

Trail Blazers co-founder Harry Glickman mentions Bill Walton, Clyde Drexler during his Hall of Fame acceptance speech.

By Steve Dewald@SteveDHoops Sep 6, 2019, 10:25am PDT

Trail Blazers founding executive Harry Glickman reflected on his legacy upon receiving John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award from the NBA Hall of Fame. On Thursday, Glickman thanked the individuals that made his basketball-related career a memorable one.

"This is an amazing honor. It means a great deal to me. I realize how fortunate I am & I accept it with great humility."

The “Father of Professional Sports in Oregon” is forever rooted in @HoopHall history. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/AyLNzTgN4l
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) September 5, 2019

Jack Ramsay, Lenny Wilkens, Clyde Drexler and Bill Walton all garnered recognition during Glickman’s speech.

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