Official Jock Straps, Basket Ball Picnics, And More!

On August 22, 2008, in Basic, Gear, History, Humor, by Black Fives

In George T. Hepbron’s “How To Play Basket Ball,” published in 1904 by the American Sports Publishing Co., then at 21 Warren Street in New York City, there’s a delightful segment about how one is to set up a “basket ball” court. In “The Grounds,” Hepbron, then the secretary of the Amateur Athletic Union Basket [...]

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As Olympics Near, U.S.A. Owes Debt Of Thanks To Black Athletic Club Pioneers

On July 16, 2008, in History, International, Motivation, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

Yesterday, I mentioned the 112th anniversary of the founding of the St. Christopher Club, the black athletic club that took root in Harlem. Today I want to make you aware that the St. Christopher Club was more than just a basketball team, and was actually much more well known for its successes in track and [...]

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