This week on Agee & Gates we have a crazy Hoop Dreams journey with the grandson of the man who Rucker Park was named after and the founder of the clothing brand The Rucker Brand, Mr. Chris Rucker.
Show Notes
This week on Agee & Gates we have a crazy Hoop Dreams journey with the grandson of the man who Rucker Park was named after and who is the founder of the clothing brand, The Rucker Brand. Mr. Chris Rucker joins Will Gates and Arthur Agee on the show to give us his origin story and to share some history on one of the most famous street ball courts in the world, Rucker Park in New York.
Chris goes way back and shares his grandfather Holcombe Rucker's origin story and his contributions to basketball which led to Rucker Park adopting his name. Chris also talks about his business partner in The Rucker Brand, Dexter Gordon, and how they came together to build Rucker Brand and some of the plans they have for the future. The guys get into the famous names who have played, coached and been to Rucker Park and what the park means to basketball fans worldwide. Don't miss this episode if you are a true basketball fan because if you don't know about Rucker Park then you better read up. Listen & Subscribe now on all your podcasts platforms.
An Unlearning Network Production
Hosted by Will Gates and Arthur Agee
Produced by Matt Hoffar
Written by Matt Hoffar, Will Gates and Arthur Agee
Editing by: Matt Savage
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What is Hoop Dreams The Podcast?
A Hoop Dream is defined as the pursuit of excellence in your chosen field. Will Gates and Arthur Agee, the stars of the original Hoop Dreams documentary dive into the origin stories of men and women, from the sports, entertainment and fashion industries, who are chasing their own version of a Hoop Dream. From college and pro athletes to journalists and broadcasters, to actors, musicians and designers, they dive into the back stories, the struggles, the accomplishments and the perseverance it takes to overcome the obstacles thrown at you in the attempt to reach the pinnacle of your profession.