On this date in 1925, the all-Black New York Renaissance Big Five knocked off the all-White Original Celtics 37-30.

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Old school basketball was far from boring, especially when played by teams like New York’s Original Celtics and Philadelphia SPHAs

But the best may have been the New York Renaissance—2x World Pro Champions (once as Washington Bears)

Pop Gates explains their style of pla

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Delaware-born, Philly-raised (Central High School) Charles “Tarzan” Cooper, New York Rens

At 6-4, Cooper has been called the greatest center that ever played by Hall of Famer Joe Lapchick, center for the rival Original Celtics

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CB10 Backs New York Rens Tribute At Former Home Court Site Harlem Community Board Unanimously Backs Sidewalk Commemoration For Legendary All-Black Basketball Team

The City of New York Manhattan Community Board 10 In Central Harlem Unanimously Passed A Resolution Supporting Sidewalk Commemoration Plans To Honor The Legendary New York Rens Basketball Team www.blackfives.org/harlem-commu... #Blackfives #NYCBasketball