Players

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Just a few of the top players. View a Black Fives Era basketball player’s individual profile by clicking on a portrait or player link below:

Mike Briscoe Mike Briscoe,
Vandal Athletic Club		 Clarence 'Fats' Jenkins Clarence 'Fats' Jenkins,
New York Rens
George Crowe George Crowe,
New York Rens		 William 'Dolly' King William 'Dolly' King,
New York Rens
Hank DeZonie Hank DeZonie,
New York Rens		 Hudson Oliver Hudson Oliver,
Howard University
Chris Dorsey Chris Dorsey,
Scholastic Athletic Association		 Cumberland Posey Cumberland Posey,
Monticello Athletic Association
Nelson Frye Nelson Frye,
Independent P.C.		 Archie Thomas Archie Thomas,
Alpha Physical
Culture Club
Edwin Henderson Edwin Henderson,
Washington
12 Streeters		 Paul Robeson Paul Robeson,
St. Christopher Club
Edwin Horne Edwin Horne,
Smart Set Athletic Club		 Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson,
Los Angeles Red Devils
John Isaacs John Isaacs,
New York Rens		  

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