40 years ago, Seattle mayor Charlie Royer declared June 4th "Sonics Day" in Seattle. The team was celebrating their NBA Finals victory over the Washington Bullets, who had beat them in the Finals the year before. In this podcast, hear from Jack Sikma, Basketball Hall of Famer and star on the 1979 team, about the legendary season. Also hear calls from Bob Blackburn, the iconic voice of the Sonics from their inception in 1967 through 1992.
Audio from:

* JC Penney's commemorative album from the 1978-79 season
* Jack Sikma
* Kiro 7's coverage of the 1979 parade
* Luther Rabb's single "Seattle Sonics Do It Tonight"