Chris Boucher
@chrisboucher.bsky.social
Writer, instructional designer, Bucky Lew biographer
The American Basketball Hall of Fame has moved its upcoming induction to April 12, 2026. Despite the delay, it's still the first Hall to enshrine Harry “Bucky” Lew, who integrated both college and pro basketball by 1903. So it’ll be worth the wait!
November 2, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The American Basketball Hall of Fame has moved its upcoming induction to April 12, 2026. Despite the delay, it's still the first Hall to enshrine Harry “Bucky” Lew, who integrated both college and pro basketball by 1903. So it’ll be worth the wait!
Honored that The New York Amsterdam News ran my piece on Lew, the basketball halls of fame (yes there are two!), and basketball heaven...
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame passes over Bucky Lew once more
When the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced its class of 2025 earlier this month, the man who integrated both college and pro hoops.
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May 2, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Honored that The New York Amsterdam News ran my piece on Lew, the basketball halls of fame (yes there are two!), and basketball heaven...
When the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced its class of 2025 earlier this month, the man who integrated both college and pro hoops—well over a hundred years ago—was once again left off the list. Never mind that Bucky Lew may have been the first player ever “nominated” for the Hall.
April 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
When the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced its class of 2025 earlier this month, the man who integrated both college and pro hoops—well over a hundred years ago—was once again left off the list. Never mind that Bucky Lew may have been the first player ever “nominated” for the Hall.
Looking forward to these sessions on the integration of sports in Boston featuring basketball's Bucky Lew, BC football's Lou Montgomery, and boxing's Marvin Hagler. And happy to know host Boston College isn't upset about Lew sweeping them 2-0 when he coached what is now UMass Lowell in 1922!
March 25, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Looking forward to these sessions on the integration of sports in Boston featuring basketball's Bucky Lew, BC football's Lou Montgomery, and boxing's Marvin Hagler. And happy to know host Boston College isn't upset about Lew sweeping them 2-0 when he coached what is now UMass Lowell in 1922!
Harry “Bucky” Lew made #hoopshistory this month by integrating both professional and college basketball way back in 1903. Lew finished his rookie season as a player with a Lowell, MA, entry in the New England League and his rookie season as a coach at what is now D1 UMass Lowell.
March 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Harry “Bucky” Lew made #hoopshistory this month by integrating both professional and college basketball way back in 1903. Lew finished his rookie season as a player with a Lowell, MA, entry in the New England League and his rookie season as a coach at what is now D1 UMass Lowell.
#LarryBird was inducted into the American Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024. Will any players with Boston ties join Larry this year ... perhaps Bucky Lew?
February 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
#LarryBird was inducted into the American Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024. Will any players with Boston ties join Larry this year ... perhaps Bucky Lew?