Jimmy V

[RUich]

So, here I am in the Raleigh Sheraton and I get to see just how differently places other than NJ deal with iconic basketball figures. They have "Jimmy V's osteria and grill" down stairs. My wife and I decide to get something to eat and it is like a shrine to the guy. Sure, I know we are talking Duke basketball here, but I cannot imagine any place in NJ that would do something similar for a Rutgers legend.
For what it is worth, on the walls when you enter the place there is a series of very large photos showing Jimmy's life from young child to Duke legend. Thankfully, his RU team photo is prominently displayed.

 

[MadRU]

Duke? NC State legend.

 

[rubaseball78]

Rutgers and nc state legend, not duke.

 

[Knight_Light]

Sure, I know we are talking Duke basketball here, but I cannot imagine any place in NJ that would do something similar for a Rutgers legend.

For what it is worth, on the walls when you enter the place there is a series of very large photos showing Jimmy's life from young child to Duke legend. Thankfully, his RU team photo is prominently displayed.

That must be a pretty amazing restaurant to make Jimmy V a Duke legend (must be news to those at Duke though).

 

[RutgersRaRa]

Duke? Heckuva night last night, huh OP? :-)

 

[BoroKnight]

So, here I am in the Raleigh Sheraton and I get to see just how differently places other than NJ deal with iconic basketball figures. They have "Jimmy V's osteria and grill" down stairs. My wife and I decide to get something to eat and it is like a shrine to the guy. Sure, I know we are talking Duke basketball here, but I cannot imagine any place in NJ that would do something similar for a Rutgers legend.
For what it is worth, on the walls when you enter the place there is a series of very large photos showing Jimmy's life from young child to Duke legend. Thankfully, his RU team photo is prominently displayed.

Don't assume that wouldn't happen here until somebody wins a national championship and then it doesn't happen. :)