R.I.P Lena Horne, She Was Connected To Black Fives Era Of Basketball

On May 10, 2010, in Culture, Film, History, Race, Relationships, Women, by Black Fives

Did you know that Lena Horne was the daughter of Edwin “Teddy” Horne, who played basketball for the Smart Set Athletic Club of Brooklyn?

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Announcing the Black Fives Community Fund

On January 14, 2010, in Basic, Being, Community, Culture, Featured, Goodwill, Motivation, Press Release, Relationships, by Black Fives

The Black Fives Community Fund benefits social, educational, cultural, and civic improvement in neighborhoods where teams of the Black Fives Era once played.

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Chuck Cooper Classic Tips Off Tomorrow

On December 3, 2009, in Basic, Community, History, NBA, Race, by Black Fives

In 1950, Cooper, a Pittsburgh resident and Duquesne University graduate became the first African-American selected in the NBA Draft.

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Monticello Athletic Association Fieldhouse Coat

On November 20, 2009, in , by Black Fives

<< Previous Style | Jackets & Coats | Next Style >> Monticello Athletic AssociationFieldhouse Coat Chocolate Brown, Canary Yellow, Ivory. This is the Fieldhouse Coat of the Monticello Athletic Association basketball team. The Monticellos were an all-black basketball team which played in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania during the 1910s. Authentically styled open bottom Fieldhouse Coat with three-piece [...]

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