Hassan Robinson Driving to Hoop (1991-1995)

Item Information

Title:
Hassan Robinson Driving to Hoop (1991-1995)
Description:
The photograph shows a basketball player for Springfield College named Hassan Robinson driving to the hoop in an attempt to score during a game against an unidentified team. However, a different photograph shows Robinson shooting a basketball against AIC, and the jersey of the opposing team appears to be the same as the jersey the opposing player wears in this photo. Because of this, it can be assumed that Robinson is also playing against AIC. Robinson uses his right arm to create separation between himself and the defender, as he holds the basketball on the other side of his body in his left hand to protect it. Robinson is in the process of driving towards the basket as he steps forward while the defender attempts to stop him from scoring. There are people that can be seen sitting on and standing next to the fan bleacher located in the background. Hassan Robinson was a stellar athlete who attended Springfield College and graduated in 1995. He played both baseball and basketball during his time at Springfield College, and he was selected by Astros and played summer Class A ball before his senior year. He was elected to the Springfield College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000. Robison’s list of athletic achievements are long and impressive: a NCAA Division II baseball record for hitting in 38 consecutive games, the Springfield College record for career home runs in a season, the Springfield College record for most total bases in a season, and defensive player of the year, freshman of the year, player of the year, and numerous all-star selections in basketball, among others. Despite all the accolades, his proudest moment remains fulfilling his commitment to come back and complete his senior year. Robinson graduated with a degree in history and secondary education and he began working in education after the end of his baseball career.
Date:
1991–1995
Format:
Photographs
Location:
Springfield College Archives and Special Collections
Collection (local):
College Archives Digital Collections
Series:
Student Files
Subjects:
Springfield College
Springfield College--Basketball
Springfield College--Alumni and alumnae
Springfield College--Basketball--Men
Springfield College--Sports
Springfield College--Sports--Men
Robinson, Hassan S.
Basketball
Basketball players
Places:
Massachusetts > Hampden (county) > Springfield
Link to Item:
http://cdm16122.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15370coll2/id/23673
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Publisher:
Springfield College
Language:
English
Identifier:
robinson-hassan-playing-1.jpg