Fast Break: How Henry Logan beat the odds — on and off the court
Volume
31
/ Issue 28
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Western Carolina University
Henry Logan made history when he joined the Western Carolina basketball team in 1964. Never before had a Black man played varsity basketball for a predominantly white college in the Carolinas. But after a successful college career, Logan’s life took a dark turn before he finally found a way to beat his demons. A new book explores Logan’s life and legacy.
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Smart Bets: Tony Trischka’s EarlJam
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Water ways
Basketball star Henry Logan broke barriers, conquered demons in legendary life
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