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Asphalt Gods: An Oral History of the Rucker Tournament

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I've read Heaven is a Playground, City Game, and seen On Hallowed Ground, for anyone that is a "real" basketball fan this is by far the "BEST" story of the best streetball.

Asphalt Gods is the best book on the planet.If you love basketball you should read this book.It is a true story which took place at Rucker Park.Rucker Park is named after the brother named Holcombe Rucker.Who was born in Harlem on March 2,1926.He was raised by his grandmother.It is interesting because Mr.Rucker brought some of the best players ever to play there.

Great subject, great storytelling. By the way, I played with Rucker legend Billy Rieser (aka White Jesus) and he was hands down the most incredible basketball talent and the most compelling personality I have ever been around. His story is worthy of a volume in itself.

An interesting book describing the phenomenal basketball
that has been played in Rucker Park. The author
skillfully covers the play of both NBA legends and
incredibly talented locals. A well written
gem that any fan of the game will enjoy!!

This book is a first hand account of a magical time in New York City basketball history.
The Rucker Tournament drew players from the professional leagues as well as street legends.
I have to be honest, I couldn't put it down.
Nice work from a guy who lived this life with these guys.

Many players played for the Pied Piper(Holcombe Rucker).No one was has great as him though.He was a great man and founder of the Rucker Tournament.Most people who ended up playing in the Rucker Tournamet was better then most players in the NBA.They first started playing just in Harlem,New York then went to playing more teams in New York then more and more teams.They played as far as Mississippi.

this book talks about problems the players and coaches had with racism.Most players got started in the Rucker Park Tournament.After the park tournament they went on to college ball even some went to the NBA!
Asphalt Gods by Vincet M. Mallozziwas a great book about players before professional ball games.This book is a excellent book to pick up and read.

An excellent book. Well worth the read. Great read on the history of the fabled blacktop and the man who dedicated himself to making a difference in people lives. Great read on some of the characters to grace the early days of the tournament. you won't be dissapointed getting this book

An interesting book describing the phenomenal basketball
that has been played in Rucker Park. The author
skillfully covers the play of both NBA legends and
incredibly talented locals. A well written
gem that any fan of the game will enjoy!!