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I remember it like it was yesterday - 1997, Summer League basketball. I convinced my mom to let me come up on these beautiful Air Bacon's. I don't know what drew me to them, but once I saw them on Tim Hardaway (Watch THIS for a refresher), I had to have them. Considering our high school team uniforms were royal blue and gold, I guess this marked my early ascension to sneaker head royalty. More here.