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!
Gerry Finn, the Springfield Union reporter who interviewed Lew just before it opened its doors, asked way back in 1958: “When they’re handing out memberships in the Basketball Hall of Fame, how about a vote for Bucky Lew? Is there anyone in the hall who can say he doesn’t deserve it?”
April 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Gerry Finn, the Springfield Union reporter who interviewed Lew just before it opened its doors, asked way back in 1958: “When they’re handing out memberships in the Basketball Hall of Fame, how about a vote for Bucky Lew? Is there anyone in the hall who can say he doesn’t deserve it?”
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?