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Hot Rod Hundley Goes First Overall
On April 17, 1957, the Cincinnati Royals selected Rodney Clark “Hot Rod” Hundley with the first overall pick in the 1957 NBA Draft.
Look At This Oscar Robertson Book I Found
There aren’t many people I’d rather ask how to play basketball better than Oscar Robertson. In 1964, Robertson…
Oscar Robertson Team USA Jersey – Hall of Thread
Editor’s Note: Welcome to Hall of Thread. Logan Meyer has collected sports jerseys since middle school and has more…
Nate Archibald Born in New York City
On this day 72 years ago, Nate Archibald was born in New York City. Also known by his…
Dr. John Howard Turns Focus as Globetrotter to Teacher
Dr. John Howard played for the Harlem Globetrotters for a year after his college career ended and the NBA didn't work out, but then quit hoops for teaching.
Dr. John Howard Let Credo, Education Lead Basketball Career
Politics and relationships were at the front of decsion making for John Howard and his family, leading him to near-death and a change to attend Cincinnati.
The Big O Leaves Cincinnati
On this day 49 years ago, the Cincinnati Royals shipped Oscar Robertson to the Milwaukee Bucks. After a college career in the same town, it was a painful move for the city.