HOME PAGE
A Significant Anniversary
by Howard W. Rosenberg
Even casual Chicago baseball fans may know that 1908 is when the Cubs last won the World Series. But when it comes to the history of racism in
baseball, hardly anyone knows that Chicago was once the site of a one-of-a-kind moment, which took place September 6, 1908.
Full Story>>
The Pride Of The Golden Gophers
by Tony McClean -- Aug 31, 2008 - 9:50:00 PM
Sandy Stephens was the first black man to play quarterback at the University of Minnesota, and remains the only quarterback to take the Gophers to the Rose Bowl.
'Hail Mary' pass reception defines Pearson
by Tom Hersom -- Aug 18, 2008 - 9:56:00 PM
When Drew Pearson signed with Tulsa, he was a quarterback from South River, N.J. He switched to receiver in his junior season and caught 33 passes for a run-oriented team. He received the TU President's Award as the team's "best spirited and most unselfishâ player.
1968 Trackers Remembered For Activism
by Chris Murray -- Aug 13, 2008 - 9:59:00 PM
In a highly-charged racial and political atmosphere in which African-American athletes were under fire and in some cases threatened for considering a boycott of the games, their outstanding performances made it possible for them to use Olympics as a platform to protest racism in America.
A Legend Still Lives
by Kelvin Ang -- Aug 11, 2008 - 9:51:00 PM
To Syracuse football fans, Ernie Davis was their All-American hero who helped propel the Orangemen to their first national title in 1959 and became the first black player to win the Heisman Trophy after the 1961 season.
The Masters Of 'Outdoor' Hoops
by Tony McClean -- Jul 18, 2008 - 9:52:00 PM
While Saturday's game is being built as making "professional basketball history", the true history of outdoor professional basketball games is a long time tradition that was begun by arguably the world's most famous basketball team -- the Harlem Globetrotters.
 |
Even casual Chicago baseball fans may know that 1908 is when the Cubs last won the World Series. But when it comes to the history of racism in
baseball, hardly anyone knows that Chicago was once the site of a one-of-a-kind moment, which took place September 6, 1908.
Full Story>>
| MORE STORIES |  Subscribe |
The Pride Of The Golden Gophersby Tony McClean -- Aug 31, 2008 - 9:50:00 PM
Sandy Stephens was the first black man to play quarterback at the University of Minnesota, and remains the only quarterback to take the Gophers to the Rose Bowl.
'Hail Mary' pass reception defines Pearsonby Tom Hersom -- Aug 18, 2008 - 9:56:00 PM
When Drew Pearson signed with Tulsa, he was a quarterback from South River, N.J. He switched to receiver in his junior season and caught 33 passes for a run-oriented team. He received the TU President's Award as the team's "best spirited and most unselfishâ player.
1968 Trackers Remembered For Activismby Chris Murray -- Aug 13, 2008 - 9:59:00 PM
In a highly-charged racial and political atmosphere in which African-American athletes were under fire and in some cases threatened for considering a boycott of the games, their outstanding performances made it possible for them to use Olympics as a platform to protest racism in America.
A Legend Still Livesby Kelvin Ang -- Aug 11, 2008 - 9:51:00 PM
To Syracuse football fans, Ernie Davis was their All-American hero who helped propel the Orangemen to their first national title in 1959 and became the first black player to win the Heisman Trophy after the 1961 season.
The Masters Of 'Outdoor' Hoopsby Tony McClean -- Jul 18, 2008 - 9:52:00 PM
While Saturday's game is being built as making "professional basketball history", the true history of outdoor professional basketball games is a long time tradition that was begun by arguably the world's most famous basketball team -- the Harlem Globetrotters.
<< prev
next >>
BASN VIDEO
To play video: Click on a selection.
BASN POLL
| Who will represent the National League in the World Series? |
| View Results
Disable pop-up blocker. |
