Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons^™

The Evolution Of Protest And Social Movements In The National Basketball Association From The Mid-20th Century To The Present Day, Luke Messersmith

Honors Theses

For my thesis, I focus on the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the evolution of how its personnel—players, coaches, refs, owners, etc.—navigated racism, politics, social injustice, platform utilization, and other pressing topics from the mid-1900s to the present day. Monumental players that used their platform in the NBA to inspire change include Bill Russell (1960s), Kareem-Abdul Jabbar (1970s), Craig Hodges (1990s), and LeBron James (2010s). These men and many others risked their images, and in some cases, their NBA careers, in order to protest, march, boycott, and kneel for causes they believed in, such as the civil rights movement and …

“I Wanna Be Like Mike:” A Synthesis Of Sports Marketing From Babe Ruth To Michael Jordan, Michael John Duffy

Senior Projects Spring 2018

This project examines the rise and development of modern sports marketing, as well as its impact on the economy, society, culture, and professional sports. The project explores sports marketing through the lens of two legendary athletes – Babe Ruth and Michael Jordan. Ruth and Jordan are two pivotal figures that were major catalysts for elevating the role of sports and sports marketing to new levels in each of their time periods. Ruth was the first major athlete to sign lucrative endorsement deals as he opened the floodgates, fostering the rise of sports marketing and changing the sports economy. Moving to …

Greater New York: The Sports Capital Of Depression Era America, Jeffrey A. Kroessler

Publications and Research

Any history of the Great Depression is incomplete if it neglects sports, and New York City was the unrivaled sports capital of America. From professional baseball to college basketball to boxing, the most important sporting events took place in New York's legendary venues: Yankee Stadium, the Polo Grounds, Madison Square Garden, Forest Hills, and Belmont Park. Sports also mirrored social issues. Joe Louis's boxing matches against white opponents represented more than a simple athletic contest and stimulated racial and ethnic pride, especially in his bouts with Max Schmeling. Long Island University's dominant basketball team boycotted the 1936 Olympic trials to …

Kentucky Folklife Program - Subject Research Files (Fa 747), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Collection FA 747. This collection contains materials relating to a wide array of folklife subjects collected by folklorist Bob Gates for the Kentucky Folklife Program. The majority of the subjects include ethnic or cultural groups, but there is also various information relating to specific arts or traditions. The materials within the folders are mostly articles or copies of articles. Most folders contain information that relates directly to Kentucky, but some are about the topic more in general terms. Files are arranged by subject.

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. Utah State, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Jerry Tarkanian Tribute

Also contains a Jerry Tarkanian poster

Also contains information on other sports at UNLV

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. University Of California, Santa Barbara And Unlv "Rebels" Vs. New Mexico State, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for all schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Also contains information on other sports at UNLV

Unlv Vs. Temple And Unlv Vs. California State, Long Beach, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for all schools

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponents' Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Also contains information on other sports at UNLV

Unlv Miller Lite Rebel Round-Up, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Story about Jerry Tarkanian's birthday party

Also contains information on other sports at UNLV

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. Pacific, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Also contains information on the other sports at UNLV

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. University Of California, Irvine, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Also contains information about the other sports at UNLV

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. Pacific, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Also contains information about the other sports at UNLV

Budweiser-Unlv Holiday Classic, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for all schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Also contains information about other sports at UNLV

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. University Of Nevada, Reno, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Also contains information on the other sports at UNLV

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. Meiji, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. University Of Nevada, Reno, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Photos of Team

Community Roundball Classic V Unlv Alumni Vs Ucla Alumni, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

Governor's Message

Loonie Wright's Letter

Mayor's Greetings

National Invitational Tournament Quarter Finals Unlv "Rebels" Vs St. Peter's College "Peacocks", University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Unlv Basketball Alumni Association 2nd Annual Roundball Classic, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

Governor's Message

Mayor's Message

Player photos

Behind the Scenes

UNLV's 1978-80 Outlook

Unlv "Rebels" Vs University Of Maryland "Terrapins", University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Athletic Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Also contains information on other sports at UNLV

Unlv "Rebels" Vs San Diego State "Aztecs", University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Athletic Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Also contains information on other sports at UNLV

Unlv "Rebels" Vs Pepperdine University "Waves", University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Registration for the 1977 Jerry Tarkanian Basketball Camps

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Unlv "Rebels" Vs Iowa State "Cyclones", University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Registration for the 1977 Jerry Tarkanian Basketball Camps

Unlv Lady Rebels Tournament Of Champions, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Poster for Las Vegas Junior League Tournament of Champions The Best in Women's Basketball: Delta State, Immaculata, Long Beach State, UNLV

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. Loyola Marymount University, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Registration for the 1976 Jerry Tarkanian Basketball Camps

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Unlv "Rebels" Vs St. Mary's "Gaels", University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Registration for the 1976 Jerry Tarkanian Basketball Camps

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Unlv "Rebels" Vs Centenary College "Gents", University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Registration for the 1976 Jerry Tarkanian Basketball Camps

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. Pepperdine University, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Registration for the 1976 Jerry Tarkanian Basketball Camps

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. Seattle University, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Registration for the 1976 Jerry Tarkanian Basketball Camps

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. Northern Arizona University, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Registration for the 1976 Jerry Tarkanian Basketball Camps

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Unlv "Rebels" Vs University Of Nevada, Reno, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Registration for the 1976 Jerry Tarkanian Basketball Camps

Jerry Tarkanian Story