THE BLACK FIVES: The Epic Story of Basketball's Forgotten Era

From the invention of the game in 1891 to the racial integration of all-White professional leagues in the 1950s, dozens of teams, then often called "fives," of African American players were founded and flourished. This was a time of visionary players, managers, and impresarios who blazed a trail, battled discrimination, and created meaningful events that strengthened their communities. 32 pages of photos, some in color.