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The First ‘Official’ All-Black Basketball Game Ever, in Brooklyn in 1907

On March 1, 2010, in Community, Culture, History, Premium, by Black Fives

Bushwick (Brooklyn) was the site of the very first recorded game between two all-black basketball teams, in 1907, at a court on the corner of Knickerbocker and Gates Avenues.

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.

New York Rens Game Jersey

On August 18, 2009, in , by Black Fives

This is the home game basketball jersey of John Isaacs, a star player with the all-black New York Renaissance (”Rens”) of Harlem.

Rens Double Upper All Star Oxford

On June 2, 2009, in , by Black Fives

Black Fives Rens Double Upper All Star Oxford by Converse, honoring the New York Renaissance (“Rens”) all-black professional basketball team from the 1920s, 30s, and 40s.

The First ‘Official’ All-Black Basketball Game Ever, in Brooklyn in 1907

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

New York Rens Game Jersey

Rens Double Upper All Star Oxford

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