Asphalt Gods: An Oral History of the Rucker Tournament

by Vincent M. Mallozzi

Book Overview

The real basketball deal-the inside story of Harlem's legendary tournament and the pros and playground legends who have made it world famous. Earl "The Goat" Manigault. Herman "Helicopter" Knowings.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385506759
• ISBN13: 9780385506755
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Doubleday Books
• Length: 255 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

BALLERS

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.

THE BEST

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.

Great Storytelling

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

Mallozzi is the god of basketball!

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.