Basketball Hall of Fame To Have Special Black History Review Committee (But …)

On September 8, 2008, in Basic, History, NBA, Race, by Black Fives

The Basketball Hall of Fame will form a special review committee to look at overlooked African American candidates, but there’s a catch.

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How To Play Basketball, 1904 (Lessons For 2008 Olympians)

On August 4, 2008, in Gear, Health, History, Humor, NBA, Premium, by Black Fives

Here’s the a portion of the front cover of the 1904 publication “How To Play Basket Ball,” distributed by Spalding Sporting Goods.

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Diagram Of A 1904 Basket Ball Field

On July 30, 2008, in History, Premium, by Black Fives

This is how the basket ball field looked in 1904, the year that African Americans were first introduced to the game on a wide scale basis by Edwin B. Henderson. Would you prefer the left side or the right side of the field?

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When Rebounding (Or Waiting For The Basketball Hall Of Fame) Keep Your Head To The Sky

On July 24, 2008, in Basic, History, NBA, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

This is what makes it so difficult for some Black Fives Era players to be fairly considered for comparison and recognition by the committee members responsible for selecting inductees into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

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Early Basketball Venue, True Reformer’s Hall In D.C., 105 Years Old

On July 21, 2008, in Business, Community, Culture, History, Motivation, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

The building’s gymnasium was the site of many early games between African American basketball teams, including the Washington 12 Streeters led by Edwin B. Henderson.

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