Detroit News: The Incredible Story of Curtis Jones (With Johnny Orr connection)
Fascinating story by John Niyo in today's Detroit News about an upcoming documentary on Curtis Jones, the Detroit basketball legend from the 1960s and 70s. I can't want to see this.
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2015/03/30/local-fi…
Really interesting Michigan connection, as well. Back in the late 1960s, Jones (who was illiterate) said he was promised a spot on the Michigan team by Johnny Orr and Fred Snowden if he got eligible at a junior college in Idaho. He later filed a huge lawsuit, naming Michigan, Orr and Snowden, saying they exploited him for his basketball talents.
Jalen Rose connection in the story, too.
March 31st, 2015 at 10:53 AM ^
You can see a trailer for the documentary here.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fouled-out-the-story-of-curtis-jones…
March 31st, 2015 at 11:09 AM ^
The Ballad of Curtis Lowe?