Robeson first joined the basketball team of the "St. C.'s" in 1916 while a sophomore at Rutgers University, where he eventually won twelve varsity letters and was a two-time All American in football.
Robeson may have been even better in basketball. As a huge power forward with the nickname "Tiny", he led St. Christopher to three Colored Basketball World's Championships including the 1919 title while attending law school at Columbia University.
Robeson also played two seasons of pro football including one year in the early National Football League before becoming a world renowned Broadway and film actor, recording artist, concert performer, radio star, human rights activist, cultural promoter, and goodwill ambassador.
Despite many accolades throughout Robeson's life, the St. Christopher Club was perhaps his most cherished experience. He would later say, "of all these activities the closest to my heart remains the St. C."
