Author: Johnny Zawislak
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Lifelong teammates take court together again at Rumph Classic
The first week of August in Philadelphia is a special time. Every year the Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation holds The Rumph Classic to honor the late Danny Rumph through playing the game he loved. Not only is the Rumph a fun way to raise awareness, it also gives some old teammates the ability to…
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Preview: Rumph Classic Finals set after thrilling semis
Men’s Overview: Sunday’s main course featured two semifinal games to determine who would be fighting for the 19th Danny Rumph Classic Championship. The Morris twins dazzled the crowd in their games, Isaiah Wong took the Rumph by storm in his first appearance and Wali Hepburn once again showed the Rumph is his world. After four…
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Rumph Classic Day Three: Rumph Center built momentum and Women’s championship is set
Day Three The first two days of the Rumph featured jam-packed action, and two teams got sent home before the weekend even started. Day three followed that trend, as the two quarterfinal matchups finalized Sunday’s semifinal games. However, Saturday also brought a twist: the Classic presented two women’s semifinal games for the first time in…
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Will Parks takes in Thursday’s action, reflects on Danny legacy
Long before he was turning heads on the football field, NFL safety Will Parks remembers watching Danny Rumph turn heads at the Mallery Center. Growing up in Germantown, Parks watched Rumph knock down big shots and play tenacious defense. It’s a reason why, even in the midst of his career, Parks still tries to make…
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Collin Gillespie shines in Rumph Classic Debut
Heading into Thursday’s third game at the Danny Rumph Classic, the gym at Community College of Philadelphia was jam-packed with energy flowing through the air for the star-powered matchup between FOE and 8EYE. Phoenix Suns guard, former Villanova guard and member of 8EYE Collin Gillespie made his Rumph debut in the game; and it was…
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Rumph Classic Day Two: Rumph Center Catches Fire Late
Day Two After a jam-packed night one of the Rumph, night two hoped to exceed the opener. The second day added stakes with two teams dropped from the fray, as four more continued their championship pursuit. Fans crowded into the Community College of Philadelphia’s gym, hoping to catch a glimpse of some of the best…