“They’re all gone.”

Those were the words from ABC’s Jim McKay when he confirmed the assassination of nine Israeli hostages at the Olympic Village in Munich in 1972. On Sept. 5 and 6, there were 12 deaths from the Israel contingent from the attacks by the Palestinian terrorist group Black September.

In this week’s version of my Yesterday column – reminiscing about sports and pop culture from the 1960s, 70s, 80s and sometimes before and beyond, – I’ll look back at some of sports’ and life’s more memorable phrases over the years as well as some Olympic tidbits to correlate with the beginnings of this summer’s games.

In addition, do you remember what year the USA basketball team had its 63-game winning streak broken? Did you “lay it on” someone? What Philly college coach got into an altercation with John Calipari? And what wrestler used the “camel clutch chin lock?”

Philly Branded ... Through the years, the Philadelphia sports world has had some iconic sayings that have lasted the test of time.

In 1974, new Phillies’ second baseman Dave Cash coined the phrase, “Yes, We Can!” in reference to the club’s preliminary rise as a contender. It stuck and quickly became found on bumper stickers and T-shirts. (I wish I still had the T-shirt.)

During the same year, Flyers head coach Fred “The Fog” Shero wrote the quote, “Win Today and We Walk Together Forever” on a locker room blackboard before the Flyers’ cup-clinching victory over the Bruins, It is often overlooked as one of Philly’s memorable sports’ quotes.

A few years later, recently passed Sixers GM Pat Williams created the marketing campaign “We Owe You One,” with Dr, J as the spokesperson after his team lost in the NBA finals to Portland.

Another forgotten one involved Temple’s basketball coach John Chaney, who had a brief physical altercation with Massachusetts’ head coach John Calipari in a postgame press conference on Feb. 13, 1994. Chaney’s famous words were “I’m gonna kill you. I’m gonna kick your a- -.

Chaney was upset over some calls, and Calipari made some inflammatory comments. I was there, and flare up escalated quickly, before they were eventually broken up. It‘s worth watching on YouTube.

And, of course, there was Allen Iverson’s classic rant about “practice” that has certainly made the rounds.

I would also be remiss if I didn’t mention Harry Kalas’ “Outta Here,” and Dave Zinkoff’s “Julius Errrrviinngg ” as Philadelphia memories.

You Said It ... Back in the 60s and 70s, there were a number of slang terms that we all said and understood. Most of them are still in place today. Here are a few with their definitions:

Groovy - fashionable and exciting

Pad - home

Crash - ready to sleep

Split - leave

Hip - fashionable in the time period

Dig - approve

Far Out - strange and/or extreme

Fuzz -police

Can you dig it? - do you understand it?

Bummer - sad about the outcome

Jive Turkey - cool, but failing

Lay it On Me - speak frankly

Boogie Down- dance wildly

Do you have one I haven’t mentioned or a different interpretation? Let me know.

3..2..1 ... The 1972 men’s basketball final between the United States and the Soviet Union still remains one of the most controversial outcomes in the sports world.

Without going into elaborate details, the Soviet Union gained a 51-50 win, scoring the winning basket in the final three seconds when Sergei Bellov sank a layup from a full-court pass. Belov was labeled the “Jerry West” of the Soviet Union.

After future Sixer star and coach Doug Collins sank an apparent pair of winning free throws, the ending of the game was replayed three times due to a time out and inbounds controversy before the Soviets finally won.

It was the first loss in 64 games for the U.S. UCLA star Bill Walton declined to play in the Olympics that year.

Besides Collins, other USA team members were ex-Sixers Mike Bantom (he played his final NBA year in ‘81-82) and Bobby Jones along with former pros Tom McMillan, Ed Ratleff, Kenny Davis, Tom Henderson, Jim Brewer, Dwight Jones, and ex-ABA star Kevin Joyce. University of Texas El-Paso’s James Forbes was drafted by the Bulls, but was the only member of the team that never played pro ball.

Everything Went Swimmingly: At the ‘72 Olympics, swimming dominated the medals for the U.S. Mark Spitz won seven medals and Shirley Bababshoff captured four. Of the 94 medals the U.S. won, 43 were in the pool.

Aside from the swimming dominance, do you remember Dave Wottle in the 800 and Frank Shorter in the marathon? Both won gold. Bob Seagren became a common name after he won silver in the pole vault.

Anyone remember “Sugar” Ray Seales? He brought a 92-9 record in the games and won a gold medal as a light welterweight. Seals won both the NABF and USBA middleweight titles later in his career. Last year, Seals was found homeless, but he has since found a home.

We Said and Sang It ... Along with the street slang terms, here are a few classic commercial sayings and jingles:

“I can’t believe I ate the whole thing” - Alka Seltzer (1972)

My bologna has a first name, it’s O-S-C-A-R” - Oscar Mayer, (1973).

“For all you do, this Bud’s for you” – Budweiser (1978)

“I am stuck on band-aid, because my band-aid is stuck on me” – Band-Aid (1975)

“Ace is the place with the helpful hardware man” – Ace Hardware (1970s)

“Less Filling, Tastes Great” - Miller Lite (1970s-80s).

“Time to make the donuts” - Dunkin Donuts (1984).

Another Classic Item ... In 1975, 7-11 released the “Superhero Slurpee Cups.” DC and Marvel joined together to create the item. The most popular cups were the ones featuring the big name company characters, Superman and Batman for DC Comics, and Spider-Man and The Hulk for Marvel.

It worked well and helped further 7-11’s identity in our lifetime.

Have any?

WWF/WWE ... Each week, I’ll recall one of the famed wrestlers from our past.

Do you remember The Iron Sheik? He was also known as Ali Vaziri, Khosrow Vaziri, Col. Mustafa, Great Hussein Arab, Hussein Arab, Shasta Mustafa, Iron Sheik Farouk, Muhammad Farouk.

Unbeknownst to many, the Sheik wrestled for Iran’s Greco-Roman team in the 1968 Olympics. He was an assistant wrestling coach for the ‘72 and ‘76 USA teams. The Sheik began his proefessional career in the ‘70s and later made his debut in the WWF (1979-80). A few years later, the Sheik won the WWF heavyweight championship over Bob Backlund with his famed “camel clutch chin lock” with Backlund’s manager Arnold Skaaland throwing in the towel concerned about his protege’s neck injury. He became the first Iranian WWF champion, and also made stops in the AWA, NWA, WWC, and WCCW.

The Sheik won the WWF Tag Team championship with Nikolai Volkoff in the mid-80s, and he later returned in the early ‘90s feuding with Hulk Hogan and the Ultimate Warrior.

His last match was in 2000 when he defeated Platinum Nal, and he also won the Gimmick Battle Royal the following year.

The Sheik posted an overall 956-1,184 record with 174 draws. He passed away last year.

Memory Lane ... Each week, I’ll recount a former player, manager, coach, or media personality from our yesterday.

Do you remember former Phillies’ broadcaster Chris Wheeler? “Wheels” joined the Phils’ radio and TV networks in 1977 after he had served in the team’s public relations office since 1971.

Wheeler was known for his unique perspective and anecdotes. He served in the role until he was released from his contract in January 2014.

Final thoughts ... A happy heavenly 94th birthday to my father Carl. Without him and his guidance, I wouldn’t be writing this column. Never forget your roots.

Feedback ... Your thoughts are always welcomed at tnports@tnonline.com.