Connections - Softcover

Jerry Harkness

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0998729884 ISBN 13: 9780998729886

Publisher: Smith Printing, LLC, Ramsey, MN 55303, 2018

Synopsis

In the spring of 1963 Loyola of Chicago's basketball team unknowingly was a part of the Civil Rights movement in America. Jerry Harkness, the All-American Captain was receiving threatening mail from the Ku Klux Klan. During some of their away games Jerry and his teammates were threatened and harassed by fans. They also were refused service at some restraurants and at times could not stay in the same hotels with their white teammates. Jerry gives a lot of credit to role models early in his life who prepared him to meet the challenges that would transpire through the years. One of his many highlights came during the 1963 NCAA basketball tournament. The Harlem born standout says, there is a lot more to this story in his memoir called CONNECTIONS.

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About the Author

Jerry Harkness a native of Harlem, New York played basketball and ran track for DeWitt Clinton High. This is where his athletic skills start to shine. Mr Harkness received a scholarship to Loyola University of Chicago where he led the Ramblers to the 1963 NCAA basketball title. He was named All American and Most Valuable player in the East West college all star game. After a short time with the New York Knickerbockers, Jerry became a member of the American Basketball Association Indiana Pacers. While playing for the Pacers in 1967, he made the longest shot in Pro basketball history to win a game. He held the record for 34 years. Following his Pacer retirement, he became the first African American sportscaster for WTHR TV 13. Mr Harkness was also the first African American funraiser for United Way of Central Indiana. Mr Harkness is one of the founders of the 100 Black Men of Indianapolis and Indiana Black Expo. Mr Harkness and his wife Sarah are members of Eastern Star Church. He has two children Jerald and Julie Lyn Arnold.

About this edition

• Publisher: Smith Printing, LLC, Ramsey, MN 55303
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0998729884
• ISBN 13: 9780998729886
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 212
• Editor: Dan O'Brien