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Converse Chuck Taylor All Star

RIP: Wilt Chamberlain

October 12, 2018 by rahbee702

The phrase “larger than life” is cliché and over used, right? In a time full of superficial hype and self promotion we all want to be ‘on’; … Read more

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Happy Birthday to the Late, Great Wilt Chamberlain

August 21, 2015 by airon0828

Wilt Chamberlain may not be around anymore but his impact on the game of basketball and sneakers is still felt today. Born on August … Read more

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The Evolution of Basketball Sneakers

April 2, 2015 by sneakerhistoryog

A few days ago I was catching up with my very good friend Sean Williams from OSD (Obsessive Sneaker Disorder). If you are not … Read more

Categories Sneaker Spotlight Tags adidas Superstar, Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, Nike Air Force 1, Nike Dunk High Leave a comment

Golden State Warriors Retired Rick Barry’s #24 Today in 1988

March 18, 2015 by airon0828

When you are a career 89% free throw shooter you would think that others would swallow their pride and follow your example. But sadly … Read more

Categories Jordans, Today in Sneaker History Tags adidas, adidas Top Ten, Converse, Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, Golden State Warriors, Rick Barry 1 Comment

Wilt Chamberlain Grabs a Record 55 Rebounds

November 24, 2014 by nickengvall

Wilt Chamberlain may be known for his scoring records (and his women), but on November 24th, 1960, he laced up his Converse Chuck Taylor … Read more

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