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Nov

JOKE OF THE DAY FROM THE RETRO BLOG

'Listen to this twit': Liz Cheney issues direct put down to MAGA darling - Raw Story

Former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., is calling on former President
George W. Bush (below) to endorse Vice President Kamala
Harris.

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Nov

NBA celebrates first game anniversary on Nov. 1 in New York | NBA.com

On November 1, 1946, the New York Knickerbockers beat
the Toronto Huskies in the first NBA game, 68-66.

The Knickerbockers were led by guard Leo Gottlieb, who
scored 14 points in the game played before 7,090 fans at
Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto.

Leo Gottlieb | New york knickerbockers, New york knicks, Knicks
Leo "Ace" Gottlieb (1920 – 1972)

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Oct

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Oct

Spooktacular Safety Tips for a safe Halloween, Día de los Muertos and Outside Lands! | SF72

Stupell Industries - Ghosts on Halloween Night by Bernadette Deming 1-Piece Framed Graphic Print Architecture Art Print 30 in. x 24 in.

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Oct

Earl Lloyd Was Basketball's Jackie Robinson. Why Isn't He Famous? | WBUR News

Ex-Piston, first black NBA player Earl Lloyd dies at 86 | 13wmaz.com

On October 31, 1950, 21-year-old Earl Lloyd became the
first African American to play in an NBA game when he took
to the court in the season opener for the Washington Capitols.

African American Heritage Trail - North Waterfront Route | City of Alexandria, VA

Earl Lloyd – Soul Treasury

Today in sports history: Earl Lloyd becomes first Black player to play in NBA game in 1950 ...

Earl Lloyd, the NBA's first black player remembered - Sports Illustrated

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