Jordan Treske
@jordantreske
Author of 'Building the Milwaukee Bucks: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson and the Rapid Rise of an NBA Franchise, 1968-1975.'
Five years ago today, the Bucks had the last laugh. Ain't that right, Bud?
Just restocked a few more copies of my book at Lion's Tooth in Bay View. Pick up your copy today if you're looking to support a local bookstore who does great work for Milwaukee.
It's hard to explain what last nite meant. Seeing The Strokes live = achievement unlocked
Marques Johnson looked good in a Bucks uniform, no matter the number. Source: The Milwaukee Journal
July 14, 1975: Leslie Johnson Calvert wrote a very resonant column regarding Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's departure from the #Bucks and the city of Milwaukee. (Source: The Milwaukee Journal)
(feels a disturbance in my Bucks Summer League apathy) 26-3-3-3-2 for Brayden Burries?
And if you want to wait to buy a copy from me in person, mark your calendars for August 25. I'll be selling copies of my book as part of the MKE Books & Beers Book Fair that will take place in the Deer District, fittingly.
In 1986, Milwaukee went full Nelson. Here's Don and Willie during the latter's appearance at Summerfest that year. (Source: Milwaukee Journal)
Did you know Milwaukee County Stadium hosted a USMNT match after their 1990 World Cup run? It was a homecoming for Milwaukeeans Bob Gansler and Jimmy Banks in the team's first match after their run in Italy after a 40-year Cup drought. And look at that Charles Gardner byline!
Seeing NBA trades go down after getting rid of push notifications.
June 26, 1975: The Bucks give a warm welcome to Junior Bridgeman, Dave Meyers, Elmore Smith and Brian Winters, who came to Milwaukee as part of the Kareem trade. Photo by Lynn D. Howell of the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Once upon a time, I never thought I'd become a Dad for a whole variety of reasons. It turns out celebrating your first Father's Day with the people that love you, support you and know you better than anyone else in the world is better than I can even describe.
Once upon a time, I was working on something that was going to go into Milwaukee's history of soccer, despite the lack of a pro team. Figured I would share this headline from the Milwaukee Sentinel on June 15, 1967. The start of many flirtations with Milwaukee, whether it was the USA, NASL, etc.
Time to dig into this gem from @leanderalphabet.bsky.social after that 4-1 win over Paraguay last night.
ICYMI: For Milwaukee Magazine, I talked with Johnny Watson who is trading in the basketball court for the soccer pitch when the World Cup kicks off this week. www.milwaukeemag.com/milwaukee-ma...
55 years ago today, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar announced his name change. (Source: The Milwaukee Journal)
It's confirmed: @rallymadisonfc.bsky.social games are a blast. Loved catching their first official home game in league play.
On this day, the Bucks were given a name, thanks to R.D. Trebilcox. (Source: The Milwaukee Sentinel)
One of my favorite things I dug up when writing my book. Just shows the power of what landing Kareem meant at the time for the Bucks. (Source: The Milwaukee Sentinel)
I knocked seeing @thecribs.bsky.social live and my first trip to Cactus Club off my concert bucket list tonight. There is nothing like seeing live music.
The only person at the Art Museum allowed to ask about Giannis at Jenkins' presser next week #Bucks
April 22, 1993 edition of the Milwaukee Journal, in advance of the #Bucks retiring Kareem's no. 33 jersey. Artwork by Robert Helf.