WBGO Archive (2013): Knicks great Earl 'The Pearl' Monroe talks about his friendship with jazz legend Miles Davis

By Doug Doyle

Published May 23, 2025 at 7:52 AM EDT

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1. Basketball great Earl Monroe meets Doug in NYC for an edition of SportsJam with Doug Doyle (2013)

This edition of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive. On a special 2013 episode of the award-winning podcast SportsJam with Doug Doyle, New York Knicks 1973 champion guard Earl "The Pearl" Monroe talked about his Hall of Famer career, his book and his close relationship with jazz legend Miles Davis.

NBA Hall of Famer Earl Monroe helped the New York Knicks win the NBA Championship in 1973

Monroe joined Walt Frazier in the backcourt the last time the Knicks won the NBA title. Many fans are hoping this year's squad, led by Jalen Brunson, can bring a championship back to Madison Square Garden.

KnEarl Monroe was a guest on SportsJam with Doug Doyle in 2013 — Knicks great Earl Monroe was a guest on *SportsJam with Doug Doyle* in 2013

You can hear the entire SportsJam interview with Earl Monroe here.

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Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.

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