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On This Date: (Jan. 17, 1961)

January 17, 1961 - Paul Velitsky scores his team’s final nine points, including a buzzer-beater from 25 feet away, to lift Summit Hill to a thrilling 58-57 Black Diamond League victory over Coaldale. The Hillers, coached by Mike McCullion, trail by as many as 15 points in the fourth quarter before starting their comeback. Velitsky’s free throw with under 30 seconds to play pulls his team within one point, and his deep jumper as time expires wins it. Velitsky and Dom Santo both finish with 15 points to lead the winners, while Eddie O’Brien and Bernie Kozuch each tally 10. The Tigers receive a game-high 17 points from Eddie Kassak.