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On November 27, 2008, in , by Black Fives

Learning about these African American basketball pioneers offers timeless life lessons that go beyond just history.

Basketball Hall of Fame To Have Special Black History Review Committee (But …)

On September 8, 2008, in Basic, History, NBA, Race, by Black Fives

The Basketball Hall of Fame will form a special review committee to look at overlooked African American candidates, but there’s a catch.

New Hall-Of-Famer Adrian Dantley Recognizes Pioneers, Perspective

On September 3, 2008, in Basic, History, Motivation, NBA, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

Adrian Dantley finally got elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He’ll be enshrined on Friday in a ceremony in Springfield, Massachusetts, along with several other players, coaches, and contributors including Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing, and Pat Riley. Among other things, I like Dantley’s unselfishness and perspective when it comes to recognizing his [...]

Diagram Of A 1904 Basket Ball Field

On July 30, 2008, in History, Premium, by Black Fives

This is how the basket ball field looked in 1904, the year that African Americans were first introduced to the game on a wide scale basis by Edwin B. Henderson. Would you prefer the left side or the right side of the field?

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On July 18, 2008, in , by Black Fives

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-- Conrad Norman, Co-Founder, Alpha Physical Culture Club, 1910

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