Jackie Robinson

On April 16, 2009, in , by Black Fives

Jackie Robinson was much better at basketball than he was at baseball, and may have been the finest player in the game during his time. His brief pro basketball career was only a glimpse of what might have been.

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Dolly King As A Rochester Royal

On March 17, 2009, in Culture, History, NBA, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

The Rochester Royals basketball club won the 1945-46 championship of the National Basketball League in its first season with the league. The following year they defended their title, playing with a new edition to the team. He was William “Dolly” King, the Royals’ first African American player.

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Ohio Pro Hoops Tournament Too Tempting For College Star

On February 29, 2008, in Business, Community, Culture, History, Premium, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

William “Dolly” King, the 6-foot 4-inch, 220-lb. star center and captain of the undefeated LIU Blackbirds, left his team mid-season to join the all-black New York Rens.

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