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Apr 11, 2018 · “RIP CITY, ALRIGHT!” he yelled. The legendary announcer is the first to admit he has no idea where the words came from, nor did he have any idea his stream of consciousness word vomit would catch fire and change Portland culture forever.
The nickname Rip City is usually used in the context of the city's NBA team, the Portland Trail Blazers. [12] The term was coined by the team's play-by-play announcer Bill Schonely during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 18, 1971, the Blazers' first season. [13]
Oct 26, 2015 · Many NBA fans are familiar with the Portland Trail Blazers' "Rip City" Nickname. But few know the story behind the catchphrase, or how it's come to encompass one of the league's most beloved...
Sep 8, 2014 · Within the context of the basketball world, Portland is commonly referred to as “Rip City”. Many longtime Trail Blazer fans know the origin of the term (not all), but younger fans, newer fans, and fans of other teams may not be aware of the history.
Oct 24, 2023 · The Origins for Rip City. The words Rip City trace back to the Trail Blazers game against the mighty LA Lakers in 1971. The team was playing its first season as an expansion team and were...
Portland Trail Blazers Store, Rip City carries official NBA Trail Blazer Gear and Apparel. Shop Blazers jerseys, City Edition, Icon, Association and Statement. Unique Blazer caps, Blazer graphic tees, backpacks, gear and more.
Aug 18, 2024 · The latest Portland Trail Blazers news, rumors, and free agency updates from the insider fans and analysts at Rip City Project.
Sep 5, 2023 · Rip City will play 17 home games and 17 games on the road. The regular season will tip off at Stockton Arena against the Stockton Kings on Thursday, December 28.
May 17, 2019 · What’s up with the team’s “Rip City” nickname? Well, here’s how they got it, which was coined by the team’s legendary play-by-play announcer Bill Schonely during a game against the Los ...
Many will see the term "Rip City" on the Trail Blazers' alternate jerseys and assume it's a nickname for the city of Portland. While the city has it's share of nicknames including "Rose City", "City of Roses" or "Bridgetown", "Rip City" is actually only used in reference to the basketball team.
