The landscape was barren, but it turned into a wild rideThe New York Generals take on the Chicago Spurs at Yankee Stadium 50 years ago this month. Both teams have changed a bit since, with the Spurs no longer having the retired Tim Duncan and the Grizzlies being coached by former Miami assistant David Fizdale. Much like a lifelong Republican who heard Barack Obama and allowed himself to believe in a new message. “Our objective is to become the pre-eminent sport in the USA,” he says, bristling with enthusiasm.