Isaacs Free Throws

On February 11, 2009, in Culture, Family, History, Premium, by Black Fives

As with any long-lived icon of sports, culture, and history, it is nearly impossible to encapsulate all of the thoughts and remembrances of people into one service, one article, one story, one comment. So, I will continue to share topics relating to John Isaacs from time to time, starting with these.

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An Original Harlem Sidebar Ad

On February 8, 2008, in Community, Premium, by Black Fives

These the term sidebar is used often in connection with blogging and online advertising, but its really an old newspaper term that’s been around for a long time. Here’s an original newspaper sidebar targeted towards Harlem readers in the early 1920s. The Commonwealth “5″ were the first black-owned, fully-professional, all-black basketball team. The Renaissance Cafe [...]

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First Black Basketball Referee Sanctioned

On January 28, 2008, in Culture, History, NBA, Premium, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

Chris Huiswoud became the first Negro referee formally sanctioned (allowed) by the Amateur Athletic Association (A.A.U.) to officiate a basketball game, on January 29, 1920.

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The Negro In Sports

On December 14, 2007, in Books, History, Premium, by Claude Johnson

Before 1939 no one had ever bothered to write a book about African American athletes. Then came Edwin B. Henderson.

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A Sportman's Prayer

On November 29, 2007, in History, Premium, by Black Fives

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 [...]

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