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1951 NBA Finals
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In this Oct. 28, 1952, photo, Rochester Royals basketball team members shown from left are; Red Holzman, Bob Davies, Odie Spears, Alex Hannum, Arnie Risen, Jack Coleman, Arnie Johnson and Bob Wanzer.
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The first black player, the first shot clock and the longest game: all in Rochester - Talker of the Town
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