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Rumph Foundation Free Heart Screening: ‘a collaboration of a whole lotta people putting in a lot of work’
Thank you to all who supported our recent FREE heart screening at the Germantown Boys and Girls Club! “The Rumph Foundation is responsible for getting AEDs in all Philadelphia rec centers,” said Dr. Victoria Vetter from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “That’s over 150 rec centers throughout the city. That’s an amazing accomplishment. Hear more…
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Team Photos from the 18th Rumph Classic
Meet the eight teams who competed in the 18th Danny Rumph Classic! 8Eye Basketball Finders Blue Magic CheckRock For the Culture L.O.E. Rex6 Rumph Center
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Drew League, Brunson League, AEBL showing love at the Rumph
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Legendary Simon Gratz coach Bill Ellerbee reflects on how special the Rumph is
There may be very few people who have been to as many Danny Rumph Classics as Bill Ellerbee. His attendance is not surprising, given the fact that he coached Danny Rumph’s father and has been known to be in the gyms where high quality hoops is being played. The legendary Simon Gratz High School basketball…
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‘If I can ref here, I can ref anywhere’: Tim Greene traces success back to the Rumph
Tim Greene can see it all clear as day. The 2011 edition of the Rumph Classic is in its final seconds. The crowd has created a halfcourt box around the action. As a young referee, Greene finds himself about to officiate a moment that will live on in Philadelphia basketball lore forever. He is not…
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Josh Sharkey provides L.O.E. with spark off the bench in championship win
In Monday night’s championship game, Josh Sharkey watched from the bench as his squad fell behind by double digits in the game’s opening minutes. When his number was finally called, the 5-9 point guard dug in and immediately picked up the length of the floor on defense. Then came the defensive stops, clenching his fists…
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Ahmad Gilbert helps L.O.E. past 8Eye in the Championship
While it was raining outside of the 18th annual Danny Rumph Classic championship, it was raining inside the building as Ahmad Gilbert poured in 20 points and six rebounds to help L.O.E capture their first Rumph Classic Championship over 8Eye 97-82. Coming into The Rumph, no one expected the first-time participants to take home the…
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L.O.E. crowned 18th Rumph Classic champions
Four days of action-packed basketball all led to Monday night’s championship game at the 18th annual Danny Rumph Classic. From Bones Hyland and Jelly Walker putting on electric scoring performances, to Allen Iverson and P.J. Tucker taking in the sights, the weekend was one to remember. Monday night’s normal Boys Showcase and championship festivities were…
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8EYE and LOE will battle for their first Rumph titles on Monday
The 18th annual Danny Rumph Classic concludes Monday night as the Penn State alumni backcourt of Tony Carr and Lamar Stevens lead LOE against Rumph Vinny Simpson and 8EYE. The two teams played each other in their Rumph openers on Thursday as 8EYE pulled off a 60-57 victory without Simpson. Simpson has been on a…
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Mike Morak appearance on 97.5
Rumph Classic tournament director Mike Morak joined Ray Dunne on 97.5 The Fanatic following Sunday’s action. You can here that complete interview below!