George Crowe, Part 3: A Life In The Right Place At The Right Time

On April 24, 2009, in Culture, Family, History, International, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

Part 3 of a multi-part series on George Crowe, the last living New York (Harlem) Rens player, covers his stellar collegiate career and military experiences.

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Dolly King As A Rochester Royal

On March 17, 2009, in Culture, History, NBA, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

The Rochester Royals basketball club won the 1945-46 championship of the National Basketball League in its first season with the league. The following year they defended their title, playing with a new edition to the team. He was William “Dolly” King, the Royals’ first African American player.

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In Nation and Sport, Rebirth Requires Inner Component

On March 12, 2009, in Culture, Featured, Film, History, Motivation, Politics, Premium, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

Certainly, the re-birth of America has begun. President Obama has asked each of us to do our part, knowing it won’t be easy, saying, “the challenges we face are real, they are serious and they are many.” Surely, as we are re-born, the world “out there” will begin to look new to us. But, what about our inner world? Will each of us make the necessary changes on the inside to help enable this transformation? How?

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Isaacs’ contributions should be honored by Hall of Fame

On February 2, 2009, in Basic, Children, Culture, Family, History, Motivation, Music, NBA, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

Isaacs’ biggest contributions came well after his playing days ended. For decades, he mentored youth in the South Bronx at the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club, the kids not aware at all (usually, until they saw him on TV) that the still-fit elderly man was a trailblazer and a vocal critic of the conditions he and his teammates had to endure, on and off the court. Future NBA legends like Tiny Archibald came through the Madison Square Club as kids, shaped by Isaacs’ big voice and reservoir of stories.

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Meet An Ageless Wonder

On January 28, 2009, in Basic, Children, Culture, History, Motivation, Music, NBA, Race, Women, by Black Fives

This article by Sonja Steptoe is from the Sports Illustrated archives (the “SI Vault”), and originally appeared in print in the magazine’s December 24, 1990 issue. We felt it would be appropriate to re-publish the article here now, in honor of John “Boy Wonder” Isaacs, the former basketball star with the New York Rens (of Harlem) who passed away Monday morning at the age of 93. It’s easy to see why Mr. Isaacs was such a hero and friend to so many.

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