Politics as Usual

Posted in Blogroll, Bobby Phils, ESPN, Jackie Robinson, Jim Crow, Lew Alcindor, Maryland Terrapins, NCAA Basketball, Reggie Miller, Sportscenter, Temple University, UCLA on January 10th, 2009 by AXG

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“Down to Maryland…all the way over there at Morgan State…” RZA - Ain’t Nothin’ Ta F— Wit

I love sports, because like our lives…anything can happen without a moment’s notice. On Wednesday, January 7th, the Morgan State University Bears, traveled south on the beltway to College Park, MD to play against the University of Maryland. What would eventually happen is something that brings joy, and pain.

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Will Robinson: Gone But Not Forgotten

Posted in Bill Russell, Chuck Daly, Dennis Rodman, Detroit Pershing, Detroit Pistons, Doug Collins, Illinois State, Jack McCloskey, Jackie Robinson, Joe Dumars, Muhammad Ali, Spencer Haywood, Will Robinson on April 30th, 2008 by youngvito

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Isiah Thomas and Will Robinson share a moment after Mr. Robinson was honored by the Pistons in December of ‘05

At first sight, you’d never know Will Robinson endured such a difficult early life. The former Detroit Pistons scout who discovered Joe Dumars and Dennis Rodman always had a kind word, a smile and pleasant disposition.

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A Diamond is Forever

Posted in Blogroll, Buck O'Neil, Derek Jeter, Henry Aaron, Jackie Robinson, Julius Erving, Pittsburgh Steelers, Willie Mays, www.anthonyxgilbert.com on March 3rd, 2008 by AXG

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AG and DJ share a brotherly moment

I was introduced to sports at an early age. I can vividly recall the dexterity of Julius Erving, and the flair of Pele’, however my first memory would be of my older brother watching the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XIV. I didn’t understand what was going on, but I knew in my tender age, that whatever he was watching was important.

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