24/01 – Joe “The Destroyer” Hammond suing Nike

ohsopretty21 - January 25, 2010

24/01 – Joe “The Destroyer” Hammond suing Nike
He never played a minute of high-school or college ball, but in the 1970s legendary Harlem hoopster Joe Hammond — a k a “The Destroyer” — owned the blacktop at Rucker Playground, the uptown mecca for streetballers who often made it to the pros. Hammond’s cocky dunks, weaves and backboard magic earned him notoriety as New York City’s greatest streetballer ever ..read more..

28/06 – Joe “The Destroyer” Hammond

BT - June 28, 2005

28/06 – Joe “The Destroyer” Hammond
Some native New Yorkers who were bouncing around in the ’70s will swear that Joe Hammond was a better basketball player than Dr. J. For years you’ve heard the tales get taller on the blacktop: “Hammond dropped 50 on Doc. He could’ve busted ass in the N.B.A. if only. Nate Archibald, a Hall-of-Famer who played with legends Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish on the Boston Celtics, says he truly believes all the playground hype for one simple reason ..read more..

27/09 – Asphalt Gods : History of the Rucker Tournament

BT - September 27, 2004

27/09 – Asphalt Gods : History of the Rucker Tournament
The real basketball deal–the inside story of Harlem’s legendary tournament and the pros and playground legends who have made it world famous. Earl “The Goat” Manigault. Herman “Helicopter” Knowings. Joe “The Destroyer” Hammond. Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland. These and dozens of other colorfully nicknamed men are the “Asphalt Gods,” ..read more..