Just Sayin’

On January 28, 2011, in Community, Culture, History, Media, by Claude Johnson

Two baseball writers speculate on why more baseball writers didn’t know about George Crowe’s death. The reason is simple, though his major league accomplishments were huge, Crowe played a much more important role in basketball.

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Man broke barriers in life, sports

On January 23, 2011, in Community, Culture, Family, History, Motivation, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

Sacramento Bee: George Crowe, an elite athlete who broke racial barriers in basketball and baseball, died quietly in Rancho Cordova last week after living a remarkable life as a mid-20th century pioneer.

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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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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.

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