UIndy legend and former MLB All-Star George Crowe passes away

On January 21, 2011, in Community, Family, History, Motivation, Photos, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

Crowe, a 1943 graduate of Indiana Central, was a three-sport star for the Greyhounds in basketball, baseball and track. Known as a great scorer and rebounder on the hardwood, Crowe was an all-state player in 1941 when the cagers finished ninth in the country.

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R.I.P. George Crowe, The Last Of The Harlem Rens

On January 19, 2011, in Basic, Community, Culture, History, Race, Relationships, by Claude Johnson

George Crowe had been the last living member of the New York Renaissance (a.k.a. “Rens”) professional all-black basketball team. He was 89 years old.

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Legacy of courage: George Crowe accomplished great things

On April 22, 2010, in Community, Culture, History, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

Perhaps the finest athlete in Johnson County history, George Crowe led Franklin High to the cusp of a state basketball championship, and was selected Indiana’s first-ever Mr. Basketball.

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NBA-Insider David Aldridge On BlackFives.com

On January 27, 2010, in Basic, Business, Community, Culture, Gear, Goodwill, History, NBA, Race, by Black Fives

Did you see what “NBA-Insider” David Aldridge wrote about me and BlackFives.com in his column on NBA.com?

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