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He averaged a career high with 15.6 PPG in the 1978–79 season In 1979–80, the NBA introduced the three-point field goal to its game. In the Celtics' season opener against the Houston Rockets on October 12, 1979, Ford made a 3-pointer with 3:48 remaining in the first quarter. Three days later, an NBA press release credited him with making ...
Apr 12, 2022 · The first 3-pointer in the history of the NBA was made by Boston Celtic Chris Ford. Brian Taylor (who was used to the 3 from his days in the ABA) led the NBA in 3-point makes and attempts (90/239) closely followed by Rick Barry (73/221).
Jan 20, 2023 · On Oct. 12, 1979 — a day more known as the first time Larry Bird wore a Celtics jersey — Ford hit a 3-point shot in the Boston Celtics' season opener at Boston Garden after the NBA had adopted the 3-point line on a one-year trial basis. It was a controversial decision to introduce this new element into the league.
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Dec 15, 2021 · Ford elevated above the outstretched hand of Robert Reid and sank a 3-pointer with 3 minutes 48 seconds left in the first quarter.
Jan 20, 2023 · In season-opening games in 1979, both made three-point shots, but Ford’s was judged to have come first, giving him the official distinction of making the first three-pointer in...
Oct 12, 1990 · 1979: Chris Ford made the first 3-point basket in NBA history. Initially on a one-year trial basis, the 3-point line was adopted by the NBA for the 1979-80 season.
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Oct 12, 2023 · On this day 44 years ago, Celtics guard Chris Ford became a part of basketball history when he made the NBA's first-ever 3-point shot. Relive the historic moment here.
