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McDonald's 1986 Capital Classic HighSchool All-Stars Basketball Ticket - $5 (DMV)
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Game played at Cole Field House - University of Maryland campus - Saturday April 5, 1986.
The 1986 McDonald’s Capital Classic was the 13th annual high school basketball all-star game, which pitted top Washington, D.C. area players against elite national prospects. Held in the D.C. area, the 1986 event featured the national U.S. All-Stars defeating the Capital All-Stars 127-118. The 1986 event is remembered for its incredible display of talent and two major rule innovations: the debut of the three-point line and a 45-second shot clock.
J.R. Reid, the 6'9" national Player of the Year from Kempsville VA, was named the Capital Classic MVP. J.R. Reid scored 29 points in the game, tying Darrell Griffith’s 1976 record. He also pulled down 17 rebounds, matching a record set by Moses Malone in 1974. The national roster was packed with future NBA stars and college legends, including Derrick Coleman, Nick Anderson, Terry Mills, and Rex Chapman. The local D.C. squad featured standout talents such as J.R. Reid and local star Keith Gatlin.