The Buffalo Germans was one of the first professional basketball teams. The team was started by Dr. Fred W. Berkhardt at a YMCA on the east side of Buffalo. Dr. Berkhardt completed Dr. James Naismith's Phys. Ed. class in 1891. From there, Berkhardt went to Buffalo and received a job at the YMCA. It was here that he taught this group of youngsters the game of basketball. He had tremendous success. As a junior team, they went undefeated. After the team joined the men's league, their success continued. They soon became a dominant force. Between 1908-1910, the Buffalo Germans won 111 straight games.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Hall of Famers
The Buffalo Germans was one of the first professional basketball teams. The team was started by Dr. Fred W. Berkhardt at a YMCA on the east side of Buffalo. Dr. Berkhardt completed Dr. James Naismith's Phys. Ed. class in 1891. From there, Berkhardt went to Buffalo and received a job at the YMCA. It was here that he taught this group of youngsters the game of basketball. He had tremendous success. As a junior team, they went undefeated. After the team joined the men's league, their success continued. They soon became a dominant force. Between 1908-1910, the Buffalo Germans won 111 straight games.
Monday, May 12, 2008
It Can't Come Soon Enough!
Graduation is almost here. I'm so excited to be done with high school, but yet I'm nervous about going to college. As I look back, this year has flown by. It seems like just yesterday I was starting a new school year. I am glad that it is almost over though. I am ready for a break. Even though I won't really get that much of one because I'll have to work alot this summer. But anyways...I am sooooooooooooooooooo ready to be done!!! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Class of '08!!!
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