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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.

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.

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?

Prayers For George Crowe …

On January 22, 2010, in Basic, Being, Community, Culture, Goodwill, History, NBA, Race, Relationships, by Claude Johnson

Today I heard from a friend of his, that George Crowe called to say he “feels he is dying.” Crowe is the last living former New York (Harlem) Rens player.

My Visit With George Crowe, The Last Living Harlem Rens Player

On October 21, 2009, in Being, Community, Culture, Family, Goodwill, Health, History, Motivation, Premium, Relationships, by Black Fives

Crowe, a handsome former pro basketball and pro baseball star who looks much younger than his 88 years of age, still strikes a chord though a man of few words.

George Crowe, Part 3: A Life In The Right Place At The Right Time

On April 24, 2009, in Culture, Family, History, International, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

Part 3 of a multi-part series on George Crowe, the last living New York (Harlem) Rens player, covers his stellar collegiate career and military experiences.