Let’s get busy for Honey Fitch

[Chief00]

Let’s get busy and get a building or sports facility named after him. Chief commits to making that happen. Join me.

‘Honey’ Fitch, UConn’s first Black basketball player, endured racism in 1930s to blaze the trail for future Huskies

The name was Harrison B. Fitch. He was Harry to those who knew him well, “Honey” to those who watched him play football, baseball or basketball at Hillhouse High in New Haven. And Honey…

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[WrenchFan69]

Thanks Chief

 

[BlueDogs]

Please take five minutes to read. It’s well worth it and something to take pride in, even if not executed with perfection.

 

[RichZ]

Thanks for posting that.

 

[TerryBoyz]

Good read. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Chief00]

Please take five minutes to read. It’s well worth it and something to take pride in, even if not executed with perfection.

Agreed, an amazing story.

 

[Chief00]

Yesterday started initial discussions - progress.

 

[Edward Sargent]

Great read and cause for Memorial