Known as much for his playground style of play as his championship pedigree, his game was the. The basketball hall of famer is living proof that type 2 diabetes can affect anyone even elite athletes. Biography and booking information for earl monroe, retired nba champion known as earl the pearl. Robert b jackson a biography of the high scoring basketball guard, earl monroe, concentrating on his careers with the baltimore bullets and the new york knicks. Earl the pearl monroe in basketball, bad beats hall of. Earl the pearl monroe was shaking and baking at an hbcu. Observers said that watching him play was like listening to jazz, his moves resembling freefloating improvisations. Monroe joins us to discuss everything basketball, from college to the pros, as well as everything in his new book earl the pearl. See all books authored by earl monroe, including earl the pearl. Earl monroe is one of the greatest and most beloved players in basketball history.
In his own words, the story of knicks hero, nba champion, and iconic superstar earl the pearl monroe. He holds two honorary doctorate degrees, one from manhattanville college and the. In 1967 monroe entered the national basketball association nba an urban legend, a highscoring virtuoso with fabled oneonone moves. My story, monroe and troupe transport the reader to the streets of philadelphia, where monroes game was born. From left, eugene smiley, earl monroe, brent cromwell and donald williams after their induction into the ciaa hall of fame. Earl monroe, author info, published books, bio, photo. Legendary groove phi groove member and basketball hall of famer earl the pearl monroe is a sports superstar whose flair and impact on the game transcends statistics. The rookie, earl the pearl monroe, is, for instance, from philly. Written with bestselling author quincy troupe miles, the pursuit of happyness earl the pearl will retrace monroes life from his upbringing in a tough south philadelphia neighborhood through his recordsetting days at winstonsalem state, to his nba rookie of the year season in 1967, his tremendous years with the baltimore bullets and ultimately his redemptive, championship glory with the new york knicks. Traded to the new york knicks before the 197172 season, monroe became a key member of the beloved, starstudded 197273 knicks team that captured the nba title. Earl the pearl monroe earl the pearl book signing in. Written with bestselling author quincy troupe miles, the pursuit of happyness, earl the pearl retraces monroes life from his upbringing in a tough south philadelphia neighborhood through his recordsetting days at winstonsalem state, to his nba rookie of the year season in 1967, his tremendous years with the baltimore bullets, and ultimately his redemptive, championship glory with the new york knicks.
Observers said that watching him play was like listening to. Earl monroe was a special basketball player, a true original on and off the court, and a real student of the game. Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. Earl the pearl monroe is a basketball legend whose impact on the game transcends statistics, a player known as much for his unorthodox, playground style of play as his championship pedigree. Bookends ridgewood nj, upcoming author signings, autographed books. Earl the pearl monroe is a basketball legend whose impact on the game transcends statistics, a player known as much for his unorthodox, playground style of play. My story looks back on monroes life from his upbringing in a hardscrabble south philadelphia neighborhood all the way through his recordsetting days at winstonsalem state, to his nba rookie of the year season in 1967, his tremendous years with the baltimore bullets and ultimately his extenuatory, championship glory with the new york knicks. Earl the pearl monroe, who starred in the backcourt with walt clyde frazier on the new york knicks, is undergoing approximately his 30th operation since retiring from the nba in 1980.
Every time we watched him play on tv, our bodies would shake in. Michele roberts, the executive director of the national basketball players association, was among the award recipients at a recent national association of. If you talk about players i love to watch old footage of on youtube, earl the pearl monroe is near the top of the list. Due to his oncourt success and flashy styleofplay, monroe was given the nicknames black jesus and earl the pearl.
The naismith memorial basketball hall of fame earl monroe. African american literature book club celebrating our literary legacy since 1997 black literature is for everyone african american literature book club. The only player ever to come out of baltimore is gene shuethe man who took over as coach of the bullets in the middle of their last, horrendous 2061 season. Earl the pearl monroe is a basketball legend whose impact on the g. The book will culminate with a revealing epilogue in which monroe reflects on the. In philly, the man commercially known as the pearl. Monroe also does tv and radio commentary for the knicks.
Earl the pearl monroe, nba hall of famer, will be signing copies of earl the pearl. Patrick ewing earl the pearl was simply music on the basketball court. Observers said that watching him play was like listening to jazz, his moves resembling free. How the kkk helped earl the pearl monroe become a knicks.
His twisting, spinning, faking, doublepump, and dribbling exploits made him a cult hero and earned him the nickname the pearl. Written with bestselling author quincy troupe miles, the pursuit of happyness earl the pearl. He had smooth oneonone moves with a playground feel to his game that. Earl monroe, also known as earl the pearl and black jesus, is an american former professional basketball player who played for the new york knicks and baltimore bullets, helping the knicks win an nba championship in 1973 spectators were amazed not only by the number of points that black jesus scored but also by how he scored them. Earl monroe, in full vernon earl monroe, bynames the pearl and black jesus, born november 21, 1944, philadelphia, pennsylvania, u. My story earl the pearl monroe is a basketball legend whose impact on the game transcends statistics, a player known as much for his unorthodox, playground style of play as his championship pedigree. Earl the pearl monroe had just graduated from winstonsalem state college, a historically black college in north carolina. Earl monroe was a maestro of the hardwood orchestrating a dazzling show in front of thousands of fans every night. My story is set to hit next april to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the knicks last title.
Earl the pearl my story earl monroe, quincy troupe, bill bradley. In this excerpt from the new book, when the garden was eden, author harvey araton tells the inside story of why earl monroe, in some ways, lived to regret his move to the knicks. Tsl sports talk earl the pearl monroe the shadow league. Earl the pearl book by earl monroe, quincy troupe, bill. At a young age, he displayed such skill on the court that locals dubbed him the pearl because his game resembled that of nba great earl the pearl monroe. Robert b jackson a biography of high scoring basketball guard, earl monroe, concentrating on his career with the baltimore bullets.
Block it was widely deemed an inevitable disaster when the new york knicks announced that they had traded for earl the pearl monroe prior to. Earl monroe was also known as thomas edison and black jesus. Earl the pearl monroe set to sign copies of his book. Earl monroe speakers bureau and booking agent info. He is a producer and actor, known for he got game 1998. Earl monroe was born on november 21, 1944 in philadelphia, pennsylvania, usa as vernon earl monroe. Earl the pearl, a legend of the 70s with a million nicknames, and even more dazzling movies. Earl monroe, also known as earl the pearl and black jesus, is an american former professional basketball player who played for the new york knicks and baltimore bullets, helping the knicks win an nba championship in 1973.
A ball boy remembers the greatness of earl monroe and the. He played for two teams, the baltimore bullets and the new york knicks, during his career in the national basketball association nba. On tuesday, may 7th at 7pm book revue is proud to announce basketball legend earl the pearl monroe will speak and sign his new book, earl the pearl. Earl the pearl monroes longawaited biography doesnt. My story, and the basketball skill book, and more on. While we try to ensure that all customers coming to bookends signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that any or all attendees will meet the author, get a. Its earl, earl, earl, the pearl sports illustrated. Monroe is one of the only members of that team to not cash in with a book. Earl monroe books list of books by author earl monroe.