This is a large group photograph of the 1942-1943 Howard University Basketball Team. The players are arranged in two rows, one sitting and one standing. According to the taped paper on the bottom of the photograph they are, seated, L-R: Herbert Smalls, Charles Bowser, St. Elmo Crawford, William Roundtree, Ralph Burroughs & Standing: Coach John H. Burr, Virgil Alexander, Foster Mays, Desmond Coleman, Asst. Mgr. Willie Wilson, James Churchman, Charles Hedges, Orgrette Graham, Asst. Coach Norton N. Jeffers. The photograph has been glued to a cardboard backing. To learn more about John H. Burr see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/707
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