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NCAA Leaders

March 7, 2018 by rahbee702

Unbelievable talent has graced the NCAA hardwood since 1939. Every year a new crop of players enter the NCAA hoping to bring pride and honor to their respective campuses. … Read more

Categories Blog Tags adidas, Converse, ncaa, Nike Leave a comment

Wade County’s Finest

February 12, 2018 by rahbee702

It never felt right seeing Dwyane Wade in a Bulls or Cavaliers jersey. To a generation of NBA fans Wade is synonymous with the … Read more

Categories adidas, Jordans, Nike, Reebok, Sneaker Spotlight Tags Converse, Dwyane Wade, Li-Ning, NBA Leave a comment

Happy Bday KJ!

March 4, 2016 by airon0828

During Kevin Johnson’s five decades on Earth he has amassed a nice list of highlights, not only on the NBA hardwood, but off of … Read more

Categories Birthdays Tags Converse, Converse Run 'N Slam, FILA, FILA KJ7, Kevin Johnson, Nike, Phoenix Suns Leave a comment

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

Categories Birthdays Tags Converse, Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, Wilt Chamberlain Leave a comment

15 “Patriotic” Sneakers to Wear This Weekend

July 3, 2015 by airon0828

The red, white, and blue will be prominent this weekend, thanks in part to the United States of America’s Independence Day on Saturday and … Read more

Categories adidas, Jordans, Sneaker Spotlight Tags ASICS, Converse, Jordan, New Balance, Nike, Reebok, Ronnie Fieg, Supra, Team USA Leave a comment

Meet Your New Hero – Grandmama!!! Larry Johnson Drafted #1 in 1991

June 26, 2015 by sneakerhistoryog

There was NEVER a show like the UNLV Runnin Rebels in 1989-1991. Fab Five? Copies. Kentucky under Cal? No flash. Duke or Carolina? One … Read more

Categories Jordans, Sneaker Spotlight, Today in Sneaker History Tags Charlotte Hornets, Converse, Converse Aerojam, Larry Johnson, UNLV Rebels Leave a comment

Dwyane Wade Wins 1st Championship in Converse Wade 1

June 18, 2015 by airon0828

Before Erik Spoelstra, there was Pat Riley. Before Li-Ning and Jordan Brand, there was Converse. Before LeBron and Bosh, there was just Dwyane Wade … Read more

Categories Jordans, Today in Sneaker History Tags Converse, Converse Wade 1, Dwyane Wade Leave a comment

Magic Johnson Wins Game 4 against Celtics with “Junior Skyhook”

June 9, 2015 by airon0828

In the 1980’s basketball fans were awarded with tons of strong rivalries with the most prominent being the Lakers-Celtics wars. During that decade the two … Read more

Categories Today in Sneaker History Tags Converse, Converse Weapon, Magic Johnson Leave a comment

Today In Sneaker History: Larry Bird’s Weapons Outlast the Rockets

June 8, 2015 by nickengvall

And you thought LeBron’s triple double last night was impressive? Peep the video below. Larry Bird. Larry Legend. Maybe it’s me, but it seems like you … Read more

Categories Nike, Reebok, Today in Sneaker History Tags Boston Celtics, Converse, Converse Weapon, Larry Bird, NBA Finals Leave a comment

Anniversary of Larry Bird’s Famous Steal Against Detroit

May 26, 2015 by airon0828

Larry Legend aka Larry Bird was a part of some iconic moments in NBA history. Arguably, on this date in 1987 was one of … Read more

Categories Today in Sneaker History Tags Converse, Converse Weapon, Larry Bird Leave a comment
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