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West 4th Street Courts — The Cage

Greenwich Village, New York City

A compact fenced-in Manhattan court where tight dimensions and summer-league intensity created a distinct streetball identity.

The basketball connection

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Village Preservation documents the West 4th Street League from 1977 and explains the court's 'The Cage' nickname and unusual dimensions.

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