Earl Monroe’s New Renaissance School aims to instill that thinking into the next generation of South Bronx kids who hope to one day pave their way into a career in sports, without actually going ...

Earl “The Pearl” Monroe is shown with WSSU coach Clarence “Big House” Gaines in the 1960’s. The Rams won the Division II NCAA championship in the 1966-67 season.

“Every time I’m able to visit Earl Monroe School, give back and just spend time with the kids, it’s an energy boost. I love it.” Mike is the Mavericks Beat Writer for The Dallas Morning News.

Earl “The Pearl” Monroe turned 80 Thursday. And if you don’t know who that is, let’s change that. Before the NBA had a 3-point line, before players routinely dribbled behind their back to ...

Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, one of the greatest HBCU basketball stars ever, led Winston-Salem State to a national title in 1967. He turns 80 years old Thursday.

THE BRONX-Upon their respective NBA entries, New York Knicks legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier was awaiting and hating his matchup with Earl "The Pearl" Monroe. "Earl and I were drafted the same year ...