Auctioning Limited Edition "Black Fives" #5 Jersey In Celtics Green On eBay (Proceeds To Kevin Garnett's Charity)

On June 12, 2008, in Basic, Gear, History, NBA, by Black Fives

When Kevin Garnett was traded to the Celtics, this became my favorite jersey: (Click above for larger image.) (Click above for larger image.) (Click above for larger image.) (Click above for larger image.) (Click above for larger image.) (Click above for larger image.) (Click above for larger image.) (Click above for larger image.) While throwbacks [...]

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More On Forgotten Black Fives Era Phenom Sidat-Singh

On May 22, 2008, in Basic, Community, Goodwill, History, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

Wilmeth Sidat-Singh, a former star athlete at Syracuse, spectacular pro hoops player with the New York Rens and Washington Bears, and former Tuskegee Airman, died in a plane crash while on an Army training mission in 1941.

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From The Vault: Ludacris and Black Fives

On March 27, 2008, in Culture, Gear, Music, Premium, Women, by Black Fives

Superstar hip hop artist Ludacris has had nothin’ but love for Black Fives.

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Classic "Pimp My Ride" Episode Featured Black Fives

On March 20, 2008, in Culture, Gear, Music, Premium, Web 2.0, by Black Fives

This is something about how I got my Black Fives retro gear placed in a classic episode of Pimp My Ride, along with clips of Xzibit wearing it.

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"Semi-Pro" Film Is More Than Semi-Good

On February 21, 2008, in Basic, Film, History, by Black Fives

If only for the ’70s music, the retro sneakers, and the American Basketball Association nostalgia, the new movie Semi-Pro, which premiered on Tuesday, is worth seeing. The basketball comedy “Semi-Pro” premiered at the Mann Theater in L.A.’s Westwood Village on Tuesday. On the comedy aspect, that depends on whether you like Will Ferrell’s trademark humor. [...]

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