White, Sherman (1928-2011)

Sherman White was a basketball player. He grew up in Englewood and attended Dwight Morrow. He got into Long Island University on an athletic scholarship in February 1948. There was a point-shaving scandal occurring that White joined by the end of his senior year. Salvatore Sollazzo paid players to lose games. Long Island University was not the only team involved in the scandal. Sherman was arrested on February 21st, 1951. When arrested, he returned the 5,550 dollars he had received for throwing games. He served eight months and twenty-four days at Rikers. There is speculation White received harsher punishment due to his race. This scandal was career-ending and he was prohibited from ever playing in the National Basketball Association.

"Englewood's Sherman White Gets Nod As Schoolboy Athlete of Year." The Record, 31 Dec. 1947, p. 13.

“Sherman White (Basketball).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 30 July 2024.

Wojnarowski, Adrian. "Life goes on." The Record, 12 Dec. 1999, p. S-1, S-6.

1928-12-16

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

2011-08-04

"Englewood's Sherman White Gets Nod As Schoolboy Athlete of Year." The Record, 31 Dec. 1947, p. 13.