Happy Monday, ‘Nova Nation! There’s a really cool article about a time that predates me but may be of interest to some of you - and there’s even a Villanova Wildcats angle!
Check out the lead story on Philly’s famed Baker League.
And now, the “news.”
Remembering Summer Basketball in the Fabled Baker League | Philadelphia 76ers
Wali Jones is his own Mount Rushmore of Philadelphia basketball. Jones grew up in West Philly and played at legendary Overbrook High School. He then starred at Villanova University before starting for the 1966-67 NBA champion 76ers.