June 11, 1980: All-Star Save🏀
The City of Cleveland rallies vs. NBA to ensure 1981 All-Star game remains in town
NBA voted to move game to bigger media market but Cavs & city officials wouldn’t have it
(Game played @ Richfield Coliseum 2/1/81)
#BestLocationInTheNation
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