Monticello Athletic Association Fieldhouse Coat

On November 20, 2009, in , by Black Fives

<< Previous Style | Jackets & Coats | Next Style >> Monticello Athletic AssociationFieldhouse Coat Chocolate Brown, Canary Yellow, Ivory. This is the Fieldhouse Coat of the Monticello Athletic Association basketball team. The Monticellos were an all-black basketball team which played in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania during the 1910s. Authentically styled open bottom Fieldhouse Coat with three-piece [...]

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Scholastic Athletic Association Cage Shirt

On November 18, 2009, in , by Black Fives

<< Previous Style | Cage Shirts | Next Style >> Scholastic Athletic AssociationCage Shirt (Road) Burgundy, Ivory, Black. This is the road game basketball cage shirt of the Scholastic Athletic Association basketball team. The Scholastics were an all-black team that played in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania during the 1910s. This cage shirt is faithfully reproduced to the [...]

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Alpha Physical Culture Club Cage Shirt

On November 18, 2009, in , by Black Fives

This is the road game basketball cage shirt of the Alpha Physical Culture Club basketball team, which played in Harlem (New York City) during the 1910s.

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If They Only Knew

On July 9, 2009, in Goodwill, History, Motivation, Premium, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

An early Sunday morning bicycle ride through Harlem leads to sacredness, grace, astonishment, acknowledgment, gratitude, and smiles.

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Hudson ‘Huddy’ Oliver

On March 10, 2009, in , by Black Fives

Hudson “Huddy” Oliver was universally considered the best African American basketball player prior to the early 1910s, leading teams to four different Colored Basketball World’s Championships.

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