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In the midst of segregation, the all-Black Tennessee A&I Tigers made history by winning three straight national championships. Captain Dick Barnett fought to secure recognition for his team. In 2019, their induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame marked the victory of his persistence. Discover their triumph over adversity and Barnett's relentless effort to preserve their legacy.

Watch • 57:16
The Dream Whisperer
The Dream Whisperer
A 1950s' HBCU basketball team overcame racial barriers led by former Knick Dick Barnett.
Special: 57:16
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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