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The capital of basketball : a history of DC area high school hoops /

Washington DC isn't celebrated for basketball. But the Washington area stands second to none in its contributions to the game. Countless figures who have had a significant impact on the sport over the years have roots in the region, including E.B. Henderson, the first African-American certified...

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Main Authors:	McNamara, John, 1961- (Author), Chamblee, Andrea (Author), Elfin, David (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, DC : Georgetown University Press, [2019]
Subjects:	Basketball > Washington (D.C.) > History. School sports > Washington (D.C.) > History. Basketball. School sports. Washington (D.C.) History.

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