The world was a lot different when Jim Boeheim first took over as head coach at Syracuse

Tyler LaulettaMar 10, 2023, 01:55 IST

Jim Boeheim coaches at Syracuse over the years.AP Photo/File // AP Photo/Chris Carlson

Jim Boeheim is retiring as head coach of Syracuse men's basketball after holding the position for 47 years.
Boeheim spent his entire career with the Orange, from player to assistant coach to head coach.

Jim Boeheim is out as head coach of Syracuse men's basketball.

Jim Boeheim watches his team practice in April, 2016.AP Photo/Eric Gay

Boeheim spent his entire career with Syracuse, from player, to assistant coach, to head coach.

Jim Boeheim coaches Syracuse against UNC in 1987.AP Photo/Ron Frehm

Boeheim's first game as head coach was a win against Harvard, on November 26, 1976.

Jim Boeheim speaks with a referee in 1977.AP Photo/File

That same weekend, "Carrie" was the top movie in America.

The first "Rocky" film would win the Academy Award for Best Picture just a few months later.

Actor Sylvester Stallone, star of "Rocky" and heavy weight champion Muhammad Ali clown around back stage after Oscar Awards show.AP Photo

"All the President's Men" and "Network" would both take home several awards as well.

In this March 28, 1977, file photo, Sylvester Stallone, left, holds his Oscar for "Rocky," as Eletha Finch, center, holds the Oscar she accepted for her late husband Peter Finch, who was named best actor for his performance in "Network," and Faye Dunaway with her Oscar won for best actress in "Network," in Los Angeles.AP Photo/George Brich

TV was also wildly different in 1976, with "Happy Days" still the highest-rated show in the country.

"Monday Night Football" had only been on the air for six years, and had yet to crack the top 20 in television programming.

And the original "Family Feud" had just premiered that summer.

An early episode of "Family Feud" pits Dallas Cowboys players against the team's cheerleaders.AP Photo/Randy Rasmussen, File

"Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)" by Rod Stewart was the top song on the Billboard Hot 100.

Other chart-topping artists included the Bee Gees, Kiss, and Boston.

Kiss performs in Mexico City in 2019.AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo

Fuel prices were low back in 1976, averaging just $0.59 per gallon that year.

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Democrat Jimmy Carter had beaten out incumbent president Gerald Ford just three weeks before Boeheim's head coaching debut.

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter.Bettmann/Getty Images

It's the last presidential election the country has had, in which Texas went blue.

The Texas flag is run on to the field prior to the Alamo Bowl NCAA football game between Oregon State and Texas, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in San Antonio.AP Photo/Eric Gay

In 1976, Apple Computer Company was founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.

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The day before Boeheim's first game, The Band played their farewell concert, "The Last Waltz."

In his 47 years as head coach, Boeheim would lead the Orange to the Final Four five times, first in 1987.

Jim Boeheim is lifted in celebration as Syracuse makes the Final Four in 1987.AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett

In 2003, his team would win the national championship.

Jim Boeheim accepts national championship in 2003.AP Photo/Michael Conroy

Boeheim was also an assistant coach for Team USA's Olympic squad three times, helping the team to gold medals in 2008, 2012, and 2016.

USA coach Mike Krzyzewski, second from left, watches the game against China with members of his coaching staff, from left, Jim Boeheim, Mike D'Antoni and Nate McMillan at 2008 Olympics.AP Photo/Dusan Vranic

Boeheim retires with 1,015 career wins, trailing only Duke's Mike Krzyzewski.

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