Black Fives

They Gave Us Game: A Conversation with the McClendon Family

The Black Fives Exhibition at the New York History Society

A video introduction to the New York Historical Society's exhibit "Black Fives - March 14, 2014 - July 20, 2014."

Black Fives Artifact - Brick

A video explaining the history of a brick originating from the Renaissance Ballroom, Casino, and Theater Entertainment Complex, one of the most important historical basketball sites.

Black Fives Artifact - Placard

A video about the history of the "The Game of the Century," played in 1946 between the New York Renaissance and New Britain Pros at the Stanley Arena.

Black Fives Artifact - Vintage Knee Pads

A video about the use of knee pads in early basketball games to protect players from irregular floorboards.

Black Fives Artifact - Medallion

A video about the first known in-arena giveaway, a gold medallion given out during a game between the St. Christopher Club and Howard University in 1915.

They Gave Us Game: A Conversation with the McClendon Family