Posts from Basketball History 101 podcast
Tom Meschery was one of the great players in Golden State Warriors history. His #14 jersey hangs in the rafters alongside those of Rick Barry, Nate Thurmond, and Wilt Chamberlain. But, you have probably never heard of him. That is why this podcast exists; to make sure we do not forget players like these. The … Read more
With a “won’t be denied” attitude, he took basketball to a level that few could. Kent Washington was born in New Rochelle, New York, on January 10, 1955. The son of Ralph and Cloteal Washington and the younger brother of Kurt, he attended the New Rochelle Public Schools. While doing so, he trained relentlessly to … Read more
Let us take a trip to the past to look at some of the big rule changes that occurred during the first 50 years of the game’s development. The game of basketball is always undergoing changes. The rules of the game are constantly being reviewed to see if any adjustments need to be made to … Read more
This is a story about excellence. There are some people out there who are just really good at almost everything they try. Some of that might come from a natural talent or disposition. Some of it might come from hard work. But more often than not, it comes from a combination of both. But how … Read more
Looking at sports history and reminiscing about legendary players from different eras is a fun pastime for most sports fans. These great players kindle fond memories. The attraction of the great ones to the fans may come in various avenues; their statistics, what they did in big moments, individual awards, or how they led their … Read more