Talk:Gary Bender

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In 1982 and 1983, he called NCAA college basketball games for CBS Sports, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Both championship games he called were memorable:
 * On March 29, 1982, Michael Jordan hit a jump shot with 17 seconds remaining to give North Carolina a 63-62 lead over Georgetown, but the Tar Heels were not assured of victory until James Worthy stole a pass from Fred Brown. Bender yelled out, "Oh, he threw it to the wrong man! He threw it to Worthy!"
 * On April 4, 1983, Lorenzo Charles scored on a slam dunk to give North Carolina State a 54-52 upset win over Houston. Bender said, "[Dereck] Whittenburg, it's a long way..." then his voice trailed off as Charles grabbed the ball. Partner Billy Packer then intoned, "They won it...on the dunk!"