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Where Will President Obama Stay (And Play) On Martha’s Vineyard?

June 27, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Link is from Baller-in-Chief blogger and sportswear CEO Claude Johnson:

http://baller-in-chief.com/photos/some-basketball-options-for-obama-at-marthas-vineyard?utm_campaign=Twitter&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitter

Summer basketball on Martha’s Vineyard has a rich tradition, and many lifelong friendships were made on its courts. One place much of that history took place was at the public courts in Niantic Park, where a summer league for boys, teens, and adults was founded in 1970 by Vineyard Regional High School basketball Coach Jay Schofield and his aide Chris McCarthy. From the 1970’s util the 1990’s, young men, and later girls, from Boston and its suburbs, New York City, Connecticut, and island natives battled for individual and league honors there. Vacationers and year-round residents still tell fond stories of their days or observations in those leagues (a few pros even found their way to the park). There is a photo of the hallowed court in the “Baller-in-Chief” blog article.

If President Obama or his girls go to Niantic Park to shoot around, they’ll make the court famous, but for thousands of Americans it’s already a special place.

BCB

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