Dr. E. B Henderson Grandfather of Black Basketball
Title
Dr. E. B Henderson Grandfather of Black Basketball
Date
February 22, 2022
Description
“When Dr. Henderson learned the game [of basketball] in 1904, he taught the sport, made teams and leagues and trained referees. He introduced basketball on a wide scale with the Africa American population. That’s how he should be known.” Edwin Henderson, grandson of Dr. E. B. Henderson
Source
UDC Renames Sports Facility after “Grandfather of Black Basketball” by Sam P.K. Collins The Washington Informer February 22, 2022
Collection
Citation
“Dr. E. B Henderson Grandfather of Black Basketball,” Fairfax County African American History Inventory, accessed October 24, 2026, https://fairfaxaahi.centerformasonslegacies.com/items/show/393.