The Real Hoosiers: Crispus Attucks High School, Oscar Robertson, and the Hidden History of Hoops

The Real Hoosiers: Crispus Attucks High School, Oscar Robertson, and the Hidden History of Hoops

The true story behind Crispus Attucks High School and the all‑Black basketball team loosely depicted as the championship opponent in the beloved classic sports movie Hoosiers , pulling back the curtai…

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