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Clarence ‘Fats’ Jenkins

On March 9, 2009, in , by Black Fives

Clarence ‘Fats’ Jenkins was the captain and on-court leader of the New York Renaissance (‘Rens’) professional basketball team from 1925 to 1940, leading the team to an 88-game winning streak in 1933 and to the World Pro Basketball Tournament title in 1939.

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.

Most Deserving For Hall of Fame Nod, From Black Fives Era

On December 27, 2007, in Culture, History, Premium, Race, Women, by Black Fives

Our ranking of the most deserving Black Fives Era players and contributors who are not yet enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Black Basketball’s First Inter-City Game, 99 Years Ago

On December 17, 2007, in History, NBA, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

December 18 is the anniversary (1908) of the first inter-city game between two African American basketball teams.

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Clarence ‘Fats’ Jenkins

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

Most Deserving For Hall of Fame Nod, From Black Fives Era

Black Basketball’s First Inter-City Game, 99 Years Ago

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