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Black Fives Era Birthdays This Week Present Contrasting Hall Of Fame Enshrinement Cases

On January 5, 2009, in Basic, History, NBA, Race, by Black Fives

Two Black Fives Era birthdays this week, both merit consideration for the Basketball Hall of Fame, although one case is much stronger than the other.

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.

Basketball Pioneer Ferdinand Accooe's Birthday, In 1889

On July 29, 2008, in Community, Culture, History, Premium, by Black Fives

Sunday was the birthday of Ferdinand J. Accooe, one of the original members of the Smart Set Athletic Club of Brooklyn. Accooe also played for numerous other teams. He was born July 27, 1889. Ferdinand Accooe as a New York All Star. The Smart Set were the first independent African American basketball team, formed in [...]

Poll: Most Inspiring Athletes

On February 25, 2008, in Basic, History, NBA, by Black Fives

Recent politics suggest that people want to be inspired to live up to their potential and beyond. This is certainly true in sports. Which athlete, past or present, does that for you? They don’t have to be the best, just the most inspiring to you. n {democracy:6}

Happy Birthday ‘Fats’ Jenkins (Is Hoops Hall of Fame Lazy? Asleep? Again?!)

On January 9, 2008, in History, Politics, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

He’s the most deserving of all possible pre-N.B.A. players for enshrinement in Springfield, for his accomplishments with the New York Renaissance Big Five.

Black Fives Era Birthdays This Week Present Contrasting Hall Of Fame Enshrinement Cases

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

Basketball Pioneer Ferdinand Accooe's Birthday, In 1889

Poll: Most Inspiring Athletes

Happy Birthday ‘Fats’ Jenkins (Is Hoops Hall of Fame Lazy? Asleep? Again?!)

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