FORMER BOSTON CELTICS FORWARD JOHNNY JONES ON ‘IN AND OUT OF SPORTS’
The 6-foot-7 Johnny Jones played small forward for the Celtics. Johnny Jones who won a World ...
Tag: Bill Russell
THE DAY RUSSELL AND THE BLACK CELTICS REF– USED TO PLAY
President Barack Obama awards Bill Russell with the Medal of Freedom in 2010. By Rickey Hampton, ...
NBA LEGEND RAY SCOTT LOOKS AT THE HISTORY OF THE NBA ON ‘DERRICK GERVIN’S AS GOOD AS IT GETS’ PODCAST
Derrick Gervin. If you love old school basketball, you are going to really enjoy the latest ...
THE ROLE OF ATHLETES AND ACTIVISM HAS A STORIED HISTORY
The iconic picture from the 1967 'Cleveland Meeting' that brought the black sports stars together. By ...
Video Compilation Captures Wilt’s Giant Personality
Wilt Chamberlain dominated overmatched opponents with size, strength and athleticism. Wilt Chamberlain is arguably the most ...
Vandalization Of James’ Home Is Nothing New, Bill Russell Experienced It 60 Years Ago
Bill Russell, being presented the Medal of Freedom by President Obama in 2010, had his home ...
Shadow League Piece Honors Kappa Alpha Psi Ballers
Hi, this is Rickey Hampton Sr., founder and editor of The African-American Athlete. I am also a proud member of ...
WHAT IF NFL PLAYERS HAD THE COURAGE AND UNITY OF THE MISSOURI FOOTBALL TEAM?
In 2015 the University of Missouri football threatened to boycott playing games to make their point ...
Which NBA Era Is The Best Of The Best?
It is always fun to look at how one era of athletes could match up against another era. Now, there ...
RIP Moses Malone: NBA Legend
In 1974 Moses Malone made history by going straight from high school (Petersburg (Va.) High) to professional basketball when he ...
