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The Greatest Baseball Player Ever

Willie Mays by Eric Williams, BASN Staff Reporter
I'll take Willie Mays over Barry Bonds and every other major leaguer to ever play the game - including legends like, Ted Williams, Hank Aaron, Joe DiMaggio and even -- gasp -- Babe Ruth.
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NBABASN's All-Time Favorite Combos
by Eric Williams -- Jun 14, 2009 - 9:59:00 PM
Some of these duos may have been one-hit wonders while others were perennial title contenders and winners. One thing each of these duos has in common, is the fact that they were among the best of all-time during their respective eras in the NBA.


Allen NewtSecond To None
by Tony McClean -- May 28, 2009 - 9:59:00 PM
In a career that began in 1922 and spanned over two decades, "Newt" Allen spent most of his time with the Kansas City Monarchs. He sparked the defense in the Monarch's championship seasons of 1923-25 and 1929.


Lyman Bostock Jr.A Great Beginning, A Tragic Ending
by Tony McClean -- May 25, 2009 - 9:59:00 PM
He was born in the state of Alabama. A state that has given us such Hall of Famers as Hank Aaron and Willie Mays. Lyman Bostock Jr. could have been mentioned in the same breath.


Gus GreenleeThe Man Known As 'Big Red'
by Tony McClean -- May 10, 2009 - 9:56:00 PM
Even though his association with Negro League Baseball was brief, Greenlee's impact was felt for many years to come. He was the creator of the East-West All-Star Classic. He also was the George Steinbrenner of his day, owning one of the greatest teams in black baseball history during the 1930's.


Oliver LewisA Brief, But Proud History
by BASN Wire Services -- May 3, 2009 - 9:50:00 PM
The accomplishments of African-American horsemen in the early years of the sport are often forgotten, but in the years between the Civil War and the turn of the century, they were very influential.


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