WORCESTER, Mass. - The golden age of basketball in Worcester was relived Thursday at the Worcester Historical Museum, where author Mark Epstein talked about his latest book, 'Jack The Shot Foley: A Legend For All Time.'

The book looks at the life and basketball career of one of the legends of central Massachusetts basketball. Epstein was joined by family members, former teammates and colleagues of 'The Shot.'

Foley, who passed away in 2020, starred at Assumption Prep in Worcester and was named a 1958 Parade All-American. He went on to Holy Cross where he was the first Crusader to score more than 2,000 career points.

In his book, Epstein also discussed the impact Foley, as well as Togo Palazzi, had on basketball in the area.

"Jack The Shot was magical, magical," Epstein said. "A level beyond anyone else but the most down to earth guy I've ever been around. I never heard him once talk about himself and used the word I or me. It wasn't a game they played. They showed us how to live the life of basketball and I think that's the biggest thing that I want people to take away. It wasn't a game. It was our way of life in central Massachusetts and they were our leaders."

Foley had a brief NBA career after being drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1962. After his playing days were over, Foley worked in the Worcester Public Schools and was a longtime basketball coach.