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PHOTOGRAPHY BY James Van Der Zee of G. G. G. STUDIO circa 1925

The New York Renaissance, also known as the Rens. This was an all black basketball team named after the venue in which they played in, the Renaissance Ballroom.

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    Came across this…learned something new. First time hearing about the Rens.

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    I’d love to see one of those sweater jerseys in person.

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