Joe Fortenberry and Olympic Basketball

July 1, 1936History/Stories, Photos, Pre 1940Basketball, Joe Cephus Fortenberry 1911-1993cyn hall

Joe on the ship to Berlin

Joe on the way to Berlin. — Joe’s Postcard home on the way to Berlin.

Joe in Berlin — Joe’s Postcard to the folks from Berlin.

Joe's Gold Medal — Joe’s Gold Medal

Slam Dunk

Joe is widely known to be the first player to dunk the ball in an organized game. One reporter said his shot was like dunking a roll in coffee.