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In 1955, the Crispus Attucks High School basketball team became the first all-Black high school team to win a state championship in the United States.

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Why Watch

  • Meet Oscar Robertson, a future NBA All-Star.
  • See the first all-Black high school state champions.
  • Find out how Crispus Attucks changed basketball.

Did You Know

  • Crispus Attucks became the first all-Black high school team to win a state championship in 1955.
  • Oscar Robertson, a future NBA All-Star, led the Crispus Attucks team.
  • The documentary features archival footage and interviews to tell the team's story.
  • The film was directed by Betsy Blankenbaker and runs for 64 minutes.

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Basketball history fansSports documentary loversCivil rights enthusiasts
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Who was the star player of the Crispus Attucks High School basketball team?

Oscar Robertson, who later became a future NBA All-Star, was the star player of the Crispus Attucks High School basketball team.

What significant achievement did the Crispus Attucks basketball team accomplish in 1955?

In 1955, the Crispus Attucks basketball team became the first all-Black high school team to win a state championship in the United States.

What year was the documentary 'Something To Cheer About' released?

The documentary 'Something To Cheer About' was released in 2002.

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