Basch Jewelers
Description:
Eight young men in Basch Opticians basketball uniforms, photographed with two coaches or sponsors.
Bob Schichtel, local sports researcher further describes the photograph: This is the 1939 Basch Jewelers City Recreation Basketball Team. Basch sponsored both men’s and women’s teams in the City Recreation Leagues under both Jewelers and Opticians names with high success. The Jewelers are; front row, l to r, #5 Russ Thompson, #11 Ken Schuman, #12 Floyd “Red” Rademacher, #9 Robert Montgomery, #8 Harris Schrotenboer Back row, Coach Elmer Liskey, #6 James Badaluco, #7 Richard Donley, Douglas Blocksma and Dr. R.D. Carlsen Sponsor
Institution:
Grand Rapids Public Library