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Rucker Park

Harlem, New York City

The global shorthand for New York playground basketball and generations of pro-versus-street legend.

The basketball connection

Know the story.

The park opened in 1956 and was named for playground director Holcombe Rucker.

The Entertainers Basketball Classic moved to the 155th Street court in 1987.

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