A 1947 visit to Cuba by the Harlem Globe Trotters pro barnstorming basketball team gives a glimpse into the past as well as into the future.
Cuba
One is a media pass to a history-making event. The other was an “errant” pass that may have changed history.
April birthdays related to the Black Fives Era of basketball include Don Barksdale, Bill Yancey, John McLendon, Paul Robeson, and Charles Scottron.
Today is the date that the all-black New York (Harlem) Rens made history by replacing the Detroit Vagabond Kings of the previously racially segregated National Basketball League and debuting as the new Dayton Rens.
In 1948, the New York Rens made history by replacing the Detroit Vagabond Kings of the National Basketball League as the Dayton Rens. But, was it a raw deal?
I’m trying something new here, and it’s my first time, so please go easy on me! And, I have to pay the bills too like everybody else! But I just know you’re going to like this! So, please check it out. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k5ZwCVlGfI
The new Black Fives Museum Cube, Harlem Rens Edition. Check out this brand new thing. It’s called the Black Fives Museum Cube, and this one is the Harlem Rens Edition. There are only a limited number produced, and so far they’re only available at BlackFives.com. These are made in Italy under license by a company… Read more »
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Congratulations to our Education and Leadership Ambassador @kamoreaarnold for her first @ncaa Tourney appearance with @uconnwbb who she idolized as a youngster with posters on her wall. Manifestation, one moment at a time! Truly breathtaking! Best wishes KK! Make History Now! 💪🏽😤🔥
Sneak Peek! If you’re in Indianapolis for the NBA All-Star Weekend, please stop by the @ebbetsvintage pop-up shop at 50 South Meridian for the launch of our new Black Fives x Ebbets Field Flannels collection featuring the New York Rens. Open 10 AM to 10 PM. #RENS100 #makehistorynow #bhm
Limited Edition “Make History Now” Black Fives x Big East BHM Cotton Long Sleeve ![]()
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Though you aren’t a BIG EAST basketball player, you can still have this cotton long-sleeve tee version of their performance warm-up shirt.![]()
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The shirt graphic is the same. It’s the Black Fives x BIG EAST commemorative partnership logo with the Make History Now slogan on a cotton long-sleeve tee shirt to celebrate BHM2024 and honor early African-American basketball teams paired up with BIG EAST member schools.![]()
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