When Munchkins Ruled the Court
In 1973, Dunkin Donuts' donut holes became known as Munchkins. The little version of the big thing is also what Conval boys’ basketball teams were like in the 1973-74, and 1974-75 seasons. Outsized by nearly every opponent, the Cougars were affectionately nicknamed the Munchkins for their speed, defense, and hustle that often conquered much bigger teams.
Typical of the success enjoyed during the Munchkin era was a December 1974 home game (pictured above) when a much taller and undefeated Milford club came to town to meet the 4-1 little guys. The Peterborough Transcript captured the scene at the beginning of the game: “It’s always nice to make the opposition bow down to shake hands, which is just about what Milford had to do.” The Cougars’ starting lineup and bench were dominated by players under six feet tall.
After trailing by four after the first period, the Munchkins employed a stifling and electrifying press that shocked the much taller visitors and put Conval ahead by a stunning 21 points, en route to a 66-50 victory. The exciting Munchkins finished the year 13-7, advancing to the quarter-finals of the Class I (D2) tournament before being ousted by Fall Mountain.
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