I had a Seals’ hockey puck like this, although mine was trashed from getting slammed against a washing machine.
By John Murphy
Perusing social media, I came across a photo of a San Francisco Seals hockey puck. I had one as a kid, having won it in a St. Robert’s sports night raffle.
My brother and I did the logical thing – we made hockey sticks and propelled shots at my mom’s washing machine, which didn’t please her.
The Seals played at the Cow Palace in Daly City. It’s a famous Bay Area venue that hosted such acts as The Beatles, The Who, Elvis Presley, and even Nirvana.
I saw Elton John there, preceded by the Kiki Dee Band. Perhaps you recall Kiki Dee’s only hit, “I’ve Got the Music in Me.”
I also saw the Harlem Globetrotters and a Ringling Bros. circus there – back when the circus still had elephants.
It was a thrill as a kid chatting with Warriors’ star Jerry Lucas during a power outage at San Bruno Rec.
More vivid are my memories of San Francisco Warriors games. I recall them playing the Cincinnati Royals, who had stars Oscar Robertson and Jerry Lucas. Later in Lucas’ career, he was traded to the Warriors.
The Warriors practiced at the San Bruno Rec Center. One night the power went off, interrupting play. Lucas left the court and sat next to me. We chatted until the lights went back on – about what, I have no clue. But he was nice.
The Cow Palace, like Candlestick Park, was a place I went to as a kid that brings back fond memories. We always had a good time there, though I never saw any cows.
I didn’t get to see the Beatles or Nirvana at the Cow Palace, but does the Kiki Dee Band count?
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