December is reserved for honoring the history of female Black Fives Era basketball teams like the New York Girls and many others.
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A list of once-politically correct, historically accurate terms for African American female basketball teams and players.
We are reminded. Successful athletes, as well as successful people, know that this prayer gets to the essence of success. Why? Because to be successful requires having a definite major purpose, otherwise we would stop cold every time we lose, wouldn’t we? But we keep going. And here’s why. Remembering to “smile, and be a… Read more »
In 1974, when Grandpa was inducted into the Black Athletes Hall of Fame in New York, in it’s inaugural class alongside the likes of Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, Joe Louis, and Bill Russell, I was so proud beyond compare.
James “Big Jim” Dorsey, a tall 15-year-old African American janitor from the North Side section of Pittsburgh, single-handedly influenced black basketball in the early 1900s.
In line with the theme of Thanksgiving, we want express my thanks to everyone who has checked out this blog!
A video clip and some pics from the House of Hoops grand opening in Harlem
I’ll be at the grand opening of “House of Hoops” today, a new basketball-only store on 125th Street in Harlem. The store is a collaboration between Nike and Footlocker, which Nike says will be a “hub for all things basketball.” I like the idea for more than one reason. When I lived in Harlem in… Read more »
I betchu I can connect any modern day athlete or event to vintage basketball star and African American sports pioneer Frank ‘Strangler’ Forbes.
William ‘Dolly’ King excelled in football, basketball, and baseball at Long Island University before starring in basketball with the Rens and other pro teams.