Basketball

Walt Frazier Then Walt Frazier, born on March 29, 1945, in Atlanta, Georgia, displayed his athletic prowess early on at David Tobias Howard High School. There, he was not only the quarterback of the football team and the catcher on the baseball team but also learned to play basketball on the school’s dirt playground.  This […]

Hal Greer Then Hal Greer, born on June 26, 1936, in Huntington, West Virginia, emerged as a trailblazer in both collegiate and professional basketball during a pivotal era of racial integration. Raised in Huntington and educated at Douglass Junior and Senior High School, an all-black institution, Greer honed his basketball skills early on as a

Patrick Ewing Then Patrick Ewing, born on August 5, 1962, in Kingston, Jamaica, is a legendary figure in basketball. At the age of 11, he moved to the United States, where he was first introduced to the sport while attending school in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  Despite starting basketball relatively late, Ewing quickly adapted to the game,

Clyde Drexler Then Clyde Drexler, born on June 22, 1962, in New Orleans, Louisiana, spent most of his formative years in the South Park area of Houston, Texas. Growing up in Houston, he attended high school where he initially played baseball and struggled to join the basketball team.  It wasn’t until his senior year that

Dave DeBusschere Then Dave DeBusschere was born on October 16, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, to parents Peter Marcell and Dorothy DeBusschere.  His early athletic prowess became evident during his time at Austin Catholic Preparatory School, where he inspired the “White Shirted Legion,” a tradition of fans wearing white shirts to boost visibility at school games. 

Billy Cunningham Then Billy Cunningham was born on June 3, 1943, in the Parkville section of Brooklyn, New York.  His basketball journey began in Brooklyn, where he excelled at St. Rose of Lima and later at Erasmus Hall High School. Cunningham quickly gained recognition, becoming the MVP of the Brooklyn League in 1961.  He was

Dave Cowens Then Dave Cowens was born on October 25, 1948, in Newport, Kentucky, growing up in a large family as one of six children. He attended Newport Catholic High School, where he quickly distinguished himself as a talented basketball player.  His skills on the court attracted attention, laying the foundation for his future career

Bob Cousy Then Bob Cousy was born on August 9, 1928, in New York, New York, and grew up to become one of the most iconic figures in American basketball history. His journey in the sport began to take shape during his collegiate years at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, where

Wilt Chamberlain Then Wilt Chamberlain was born on August 21, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Chamberlain made history as the first NBA player to score more than 30,000 points during his professional career.  His dominance on the court began early in life, showcasing his

Larry Bird Then Larry Bird, born on December 7, 1956, in West Baden, Indiana, is widely recognized as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.  Raised in French Lick, Indiana, Bird attended Indiana State University, where he revitalized the basketball program, leading the team to an impressive 33-1 record in his senior season.