Writer: Darryl Jacobs

ESPN & CBS Sports Networks

In the gritty gyms of Detroit during the early 1970s—a golden era when the city stood proudly as one of the true meccas of basketball talent—Benny Artis White Sr. carved out a name that demanded respect. His impact on the Detroit basketball scene was profound, standing shoulder to shoulder with giants at a time when the Public School League (PSL) was a breeding ground for future NBA stars like Eric Money, Bubbles Hawkins, Johnny Davis, and Larry Fogle. He proved that greatness isn’t measured in inches but in impact, a fact that Detroit basketball fans past and present can be proud of.

At 5-foot-9, White wasn’t the most physically imposing figure on the court, but his game spoke volumes. A floor general with a sharp mind and a fearless hea

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