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MonteLukast t1_j41clnn wrote
Ace Gruenig?
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Vergenbuurg t1_j41s8tg wrote
Huh, TIL that, not only was there an "NBL", but that they did, in fact, have a team named the Denver Nuggets, unrelated to the current NBA team.
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jackylegssss t1_j41wc0n wrote
Yeah? What about pistol Pete Maravich ya fucking 🤡?
pendletonskyforce t1_j41yb09 wrote
Actually, Wat Misaka for broke the color barrier in professional basketball in 1947 so this is around the time when they were allowed to play.
The123123 t1_j41yg69 wrote
Doubtful they had any significant presence by 1948
pendletonskyforce t1_j41zg37 wrote
Regardless, this player earned his time in the league.
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3xTheSchwarm t1_j420tqv wrote
He said NBL not NBA.
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The123123 t1_j426nsc wrote
He probably protested the desegregation of schools
The123123 t1_j426ucz wrote
Honestly, I dont think pistols have any place in sport. This is why I advocate for metal detectors at all sporting venues.
pendletonskyforce t1_j426xi8 wrote
Because he's white? Not all white people were racist. You actually sound more racist based on your comments.
JohnWad t1_j428qfo wrote
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KatttDawggg t1_j42fj7w wrote
You know there are still white people that play basketball right?
frowavay1 t1_j42gktr wrote
Robert Deniro
The123123 t1_j42l9p4 wrote
Name one
Vic_Sinclair t1_j42n08s wrote
Uh, the current season-leading scorer Luka Doncic?
The123123 t1_j42n8s1 wrote
Ok, name another
Vic_Sinclair t1_j42npmt wrote
Nikola Jokic
Klin24 t1_j42nrkx wrote
"You passing to me?"
Lanky_Day5566 t1_j42nuu3 wrote
How those guys balled in those shoes should put them in the HOF lol
tehpwarp t1_j42p1o7 wrote
Let me guess, he's just 18 in this picture.
The123123 t1_j42pn29 wrote
Ok, wise guy. Name one more
Vic_Sinclair t1_j42q4cq wrote
Lauri Markkanen on my Utah Jazz. You know, this is really a low-effort troll. Based on your comment history you're not a Russian sockpuppet. Are you really this dumb?
The123123 t1_j42skzo wrote
jo3_m33k t1_j42v0j2 wrote
Cool photo! Love the pre-Chuck Taylor high tops!
Your_Daddy_ t1_j4356cb wrote
Cool!
I grew up in Denver - in the 80’s all we had were the Broncos and Nuggets, and the Nuggets were always bad.
TaiKorczak OP t1_j43a5wk wrote
Oh they went through a bunch of name changes too. Denver Safeway Pigs, Denver Nuggets, Denver American Legion, Denver Ambrose Jellymakers, Denver Nuggets again, and then the Denver Refiners.
TaiKorczak OP t1_j43ae8c wrote
Not Ace no, my grandpa was Bob Salen. He was only on the team briefly before he started to coach at schools across Colorado
BronxBoy56 t1_j43ixy7 wrote
Love the Chuck Taylor’s
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JellyPast1522 t1_j43rhmx wrote
I didn't know they made Skybox basketball cards back in '48.
zacktalsma t1_j4457ct wrote
He’s got that classic Stanley Hudson dribbling technique.
Notch99 t1_j446ina wrote
Back when white guys, Chuck Taylor’s, and chest passes ruled the hard court!
31_hierophanto t1_j447z14 wrote
And the NBL actually merged with the BAA (Basketball Association of America) in 1949 to become the NBA that we know today.
Teams like the Detroit Pistons (then known as the Fort Wayne Pistons) came from the NBL.
WattaTravisT t1_j44k4yq wrote
"Ayyyy yo! Bob-bay!" - Me cheering from the stands
Robot_Clean t1_j44n7xb wrote
The ball seems too big.
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Masterchiefychief t1_j45emqj wrote
Now that’s a sports trivia nugget
ApprehensiveVisit4 t1_j483hot wrote
Did you notice his laces are different colors?
StartledMilk t1_j4a27cu wrote
Is this a comment disapproving of racial integration?
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