Big House, The Pearl, and The Triumph of Winston Salem State

February 11, 202: Big House, The Pearl, and The Triumph of Winston Salem State. documentary will showcase the Rams' historic 31-1 season that culminated in the Rams claiming the 1967 NCAA Division II National Championship. Was televised on CBS Sports Network and I do not own the rights to the game.

[@tiaervin6696]

My dad was on that team with Earl the Pearl.. thank you for this . Both my parents and grandmother went to Winston Salem Teachers college !! Thank you❤❤❤

[@user-cv7bg1rj8d]

Wow!!! That's awesome

[@CHARGERSALLDAY]

Chew Tobacco Spit…

[@mikephelps8622]

There should be tens of thousands of views and tens of thousands of likes of this great movie...

[@howardthrongard640]

I remember watching “The Pearl” at the Civic Center in Baltimore. I was also stationed with a fellow sailor who had played football at Winston Salem and was a friend of the Pearl.

[@johnspizziri1919]

Earl was my hero as a kid. Thank you so much for this- the memories are overwhelming. God Bless Earl Monroe, and God Bless all of you for this show. It was breathtaking for an old white man.

[@earlmonroe9265]

Hi John. Thanks for thinking of me. Sports are one of the keys to a happier and more diverse existence. I don't want to push it, but check out Black Magic, parts 1 and 2 on ESPN Demand. John, I hope life has treated you and your family well, and continue to do so. All the best! Earl

[@deloresmatt8643]

Earl was my boo😅, I had the biggest crush on Earl “the pearl” Monroe. Still love him😃

[@3202011]

Earl the Pearl was the shit wearing #10...

[@anthonytorres4725]

Amazing. Big House went out of his way to recruit my dad. My dad was a standout in Philadelphia playing for Ben Franklin High School in 1961-1963. My father went to his grave regretting not playing for Big House. He went to Johnson C. Smith instead. Earl the Pearl and my father were competitors in high school.

[@stephengeorge3935]

Wow what a touching comment. Well reading THIS I can truly say your father was a part of it all because he played against Earl in high school and college. And not many people can say that, Thanks for posting.

[@anthonytorres4725]

@@stephengeorge3935 Yes Thank you for the comment. My father's name was Stonie McMorris.

[@MadAngel209]

Curley Neal, before he played for The Harlem Globetrotters, played for Johnson C. Smith. I heard that there was a huge rivalry between The Rams and The Golden Bulls.

[@earlmonroe9265]

Hi Anthony. I remember your Dad. Sorry, he didn't come to Winston. I think he played with my friend Fred Carter. I never look at these things, but I'm glad I did after a year. Take care and all the best to you and your family. Earl

[@joseyeastwood]

The Pearl my favorite Knick of all time.

[@joefennessy9984]

Grew up as a Knicks fan. Incredible rivalry of Knicks/Bullets was amazing basketball. Almost mirror images of each other. Reed/Unseld, Barnett/Monroe, DeBusschere/Johnson, Bradley/Marin, Frazier/Loughery. Loved watching “The Pearl”. Marv Alberts game call of those games was memorable. Then the trade. The pundits predicted that Frazier and Monroe could never play together. They were big time wrong. They thrived, played together for 8 or 9 years and won a championship. I have heard Earl speak at functions and had a basketball card signed by him. A great player and a special man.

[@stephengeorge3507]

The bullets came up with Shake N Bake,Archie Clark, and Phil Chenier used to kill the knicks,those were great games,winner gets Boston,jo jo White,Hondo,Cowens,chaney,Nelson,too me,that was the best era,just great team basketball

[@igottaspeak]

I'm from Evansville, Indiana, home of the the Evansville College Aces, four times winner of the tourney and back to back winners "65" and "66" (undefeated season) In the 8th grade at the time when elementary teams always received free passes to the Division II finals. We were always excited about the black players coming to town with the various teams. Many we had not heard of including Earl "The Pearl" Monroe. They played three games to win the tourney from Wednesday to Friday. I was able to attend the Wed. afternoon game Winston-Salem played. We were blow away. Keep in mind there was no ESPN. No highlights to see of a coming attraction. They cruised through the first two games but Monroe showed out in the Friday night championship game. We were going crazy. We had seen some good basketball and outstanding players at Evansville college( Larry Humes, 32 ppg, unstoppable around the basket) and Walt Frazier with Southern Illinois U, but "The Pearl" was magnificent. Never forget his dribbling out the clock. Would like to have film of the game. We were all mimicking his herkie jerk dribble and spin move the next day. In my opinion he revolutionized the game as much as anyone. I went to Jr. college in Indian River Florida and the city guys would come out to runs with us. There was a guy who looked like Earl and modeled his game after Earl you know like a Michael Jackson look alike. That year the 76ers came to the school to train for wo weeks . Remember we were sitting around talking to Archie Clark. We asked about guarding Earl Monroe he said you can't stop him just hope that he missed.

[@darrylhayes3662]

WOW 😳memories big ⏰

[@slowhypno]

In 1967 I was a white student in pharmacy school at UNC. My friends and I got a chance to go to Winston Salem twice to see the Rams play. Actually we went to see Earl. He was a icon at WSSU. I saw him do things with a basketball that were impossible. He would roll the ball down his back and use his butt to bounce a pass to a teammate for a layup. The basketball they played was fun. When I was in high school we would go over to Lenoir county and play black teams for practice. We did that illegally. We were not supposed to play black schools. The times were different. Some of these black players were my friends. I felt comfortable around them and that led me to associate with some black friends at UNC. so I felt comfortable at WSSU. Black culture was then polite and friendly to whites who were respectful to them. My heart goes out to those people who overcame the predigest in the communities to win the hearts of the citizens of North Carolina. What a year.

[@arielelisa9012]

I grew up with my dad talking about Earl the Pearl! He was his favorite player growing up. My dad ended up playing basketball at UCONN in the 70’s. I hope I get to meet him one day and can personally tell him his impact on my dad who passed away some years back ❤️

[@earlmonroe9265]

Hi Ariel. I never really look at a lot of these things. I'm just seeing this and was moved to just say thanks for sharing your story. In this life, you never know who's looking at you so I'm glad I had a positive effect on your Dad. I'm sure he was proud to have you as his daughter. All the best to you and your family. Earl

[@edwardward5411]

What most people forget when when EARL was.traded to the Knicks New YORK went crazy I don't think any basketball can got any sleep the barber shops were buzzing basketball was back in a big way New York has never duplicated a trade like that to this day

[@davidwilliamson2341]

Wow l just stumbled across this and its an honor to see this story and to see just a text from the great Earl the Pearl what an honor it was to watch you play sir I'm 65 years old and I loved watching you perform true legend and obviously a true gentleman!

[@arielelisa9012]

@@earlmonroe9265 from the bottom of my heart- thank you! This really means a lot. When you lose a parent suddenly, you tend to look for signs that they are still here in spirit. I take this as a sign that he’s still watching out. I know he got a huge kick out of this. Thanks again! ❤️

[@toddnobles5415]

it's interesting how some great players had to sacrifice some of their game for the betterment of the team. Monroe easily could have scored more...but sacrificed in New York for titles. I say that because lost in a lot of the nonsense GOAT talk...is what guys actually sacrificed to win.

[@briandenny5820]

I grew up idolizing Earl big time! I liked Oscar a lot but the Pearl was my man! I worked on the spin move and got them down. Fun stuff! All the best to Earl The Pearl !!!

[@chadcastor169]

Yo imma Ole skool Knicks fan u already know

[@deloresmatt8643]

Still my boo,

[@vincentestone5764]

"SKILL WRAPPED IN DECEPTION, THAT WAS PEARL"----PAUL LONG.

[@healing6058]

Stephen A. Smith didn't never get in any games. But Coach Gaines loved him. He kept his scholarship and he was a great student and water boy.

[@josephboyd7755]

LMAO!!!!! Thanks

[@eriktucker436]

Damn LMFAO 😂😂😂😂

[@langston3286]

Steven rated out big house while he was in journalism school. He betrayed big house.

[@stephengeorge3507]

He certainly don't look like a ballplayer,most times you can just tell,too me,he looks like a ballplayer who would throw up quit a few,as Clyde says,UFOS

[@1stfamilytv1]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@natashatomlinson4548]

Great video. I was only 10 when they won in 67. My school in W-S had only been partially integrated for two years but even I remember those times. Never saw the Pearl play back then but people in town back then talked about the Pearl like he was Black Jesus, like he was some kind of Demi-god. It’s great they had W-S native Chris Paul narrate this video. Great choice. Great video.

[@jamesfitzgerald6581]

I loved Earl the Pearl. The story about his mom was incredible kudos to big house and team. I learned a lot from video.

[@user-ii1ce7kw7t]

Hoop History ........EXCELLENT VIDEO ....Thank U Alex

[@w1hines]

You are welcome!

[@user-uy1bf4xf5j]

I I met him in person my Uncle play with him at WSSU

[@w1hines]

Memory of a lifetime!

[@dstgirl9of9]

So Prroud to be a Ram!!! I truly enjoyed this!!! #legends #wssu #hbcu

[@traciesommerville3819]

Ramily!

[@mjathisbestandteachingskil6980]

Good stuff love the spin move took that in the 80's and his hustling

[@melaniebeatty-sevier578]

Proud WSSU Alum, this brought tears to my eyes!!!

[@davidvance1720]

RAM PRIDE

[@traciesommerville3819]

Ramily!

[@earljones3082]

As a senior at JM Langston High School in Danville, VA. 45 miles from Winston-Salem, that championship CIAA tournament the Rams lost I saw in person with my "1967" high school basketball squad. A former basketball classmate by the name of Carl Hubbard guarded The Pearl that night and held him well below his 40 plus game point average, naw The Pearl wasn't sick , Carl just did his thing defensively, if you don't believe me ask The Pearl 🙂

[@w1hines]

Pearl has admitted they got beat. And every player can be slowed down. Carl deserves a lot of credit for that.

[@w1hines]

Every player gets slowed down and Pearl made no excuses. But if we say the same for MJ or LeBron, we would be called haters.

[@jeromebrooks8209]

Awesome! This was just as good as the "Black Magic" documentary. I hope ESPN does a documentary on SWAC football.

[@w1hines]

Yes, but if not, time for us to be able to tell our own stories!

[@areguapiri]

@@w1hines Thank you!!! We need to stop looking towards white America and white schools for fame, money, and validation.

[@treywilliams7223]

@@w1hines thank you!! Just like Malcolm X taught us “let’s do for ourselves, lift ourselves up and support one another.” Let’s not go to espn and beg for a handout WE can do for ourselves!! WE can create!! It will be hard work but in the end it will all be worth it!!

[@earlmonroe9265]

Hey Jerome. So happy you were able to see the Black Magic documentary, as well as this. I'm a little partial to the Black Magic documentary because we shot 450 hours of footage and narrowed it down to 4 hours. Maybe ESPN will release some of the other footage. I think you would really like it. Anyway, thanks and take care. Earl

[@charlesroulette5296]

Thank you for this story. It's not only Earl's story but all of ours as well. A reminder that it was only 1967 that the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Lovings (Richard and Mildred).

[@toddgoza3522]

The glory days of HBCU

[@w1hines]

So true before college sports became a business. And HBCU's was getting good talent!

[@toddgoza3522]

@@w1hines HBCU just don’t have the financial & faculties to attract top recruits, I don’t want get into the politics why, we both know it’s a bunch of corrupt HBCU wise, I think administrators looks @ HBCU as come up by taking money for selfish reasons instead putting the school & kids first just my opinion, hopefully with media attention things will change need to get younger people in vital positions concerning HBCU, and do better business deals when it comes to HBCU!

[@pertburton5586]

@@toddgoza3522 Well they turn down 25 mil. from the Koch brothers because they were Republicans.

[@anthonypayne6583]

History must b told and not go to waste

[@jonjonharreld7602]

Earl"The Goat Pearl"Monroe One Love Fam...

[@walterf6993]

It took brave people to begin the breaking down of the color barrier on both sides. Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickie are two that come to mind. I wish I could have been one of them, I'm not sure, I've never been a courageous person, but we are all better because of what those few did. They had the courage to challenge the wrongs of society, God bless them.

[@derricklupton7554]

Truly enjoyable. I strongly advise the viewing of this documentary by youngsters.

[@w1hines]

I Amen that!

[@lyndricwashington3075]

Thank you.

[@rievans57]

Great film.

[@garylyons5581]

My Uncle John Wesley Michael play with The Pearl Monroe My Great Aunt and Aunt graduated from WSSU. He use to come to Lexington NC with my Uncle... Had a chance to meet him.

[@darplen4186]

"BIG HOUSE"....ONE HECK OF A BROTHER WITH A HUGE HEART, ONE HECK OF A HUMAN BEING...ALSO PROUD TO CALL HIM MY BELOVED FRATERNITY BROTHER...OMEGA PSI PHI...WHEN BIG HOUSE PLEDGED HE HAD ONE INTRIGUING GUY THAT WAS ON LINE WITH HIM, WHO SHORTLY THEREAFTER DROPPED OFF LINE, FOR WHATEVER REASON??? A FEW OF HIM MAY KNOW WHO HE IS??? IT WAS THE HONORABLE LOUIS FARRANKAN!!!

[@michaelgrant7530]

Where's screaming A Smith?

[@louisstaten5030]

On the bench... The first big bust...lololol

[@rubengutierrez5102]

I went to St. Aug's. Every time I go to a CIAA basketball tourney. I'll visit the Ram's box because WSSU's cool and they serve good food too!

[@kincamell2]

Much Appreciation.

[@ronaldbruce5646]

Earl the pearl Monroe Came to Alexandria Va. visited me with Mike Davis me Played Golf at tournament with St Augusteen, Winston Salem and Big house Gains coach of Earl Monroe

[@davidvance1720]

I BEEN A RAM ALL THROUGH MY LIFE AND I’M A BE A RAM UNTIL I DIE

[@traciesommerville3819]

Ramily!

[@stephengeorge3507]

When Earl came to New York, it was certainly exciting, although his best yrs were in Baltimore, loved the Pearl

[@marcellehardingsr.511]

I just wish I could have saw some of those games. Damn I was born too early

[@exoduslifechange1977]

Steve Smith, coached me at Woodrow Wilson High in Camden. He is one of the only coaches that believe in me. He took me to Earl's apartment in New York.

[@eddiesoul4890]

He was the first " Magic " he was the first " Moses " He was also called " Black Wizard " But that nick name never stuck...

[@rubengutierrez5102]

CP-3 killed it doing this doc, yo, word!

[@elderjamesdguilloryjr.5056]

This was awesome

[@marcellehardingsr.511]

This is definitely basketball history at it's finest

[@cbfbmc]

it`s a shame that stephen a smith help get the coach fired

[@pertburton5586]

Same thing happen with Doug Williams and Eddie Robinson.

[@larrycrowder3648]

The "Pearl", the Best!

[@w1hines]

He was ahead of his time.

[@angelocouncil5827]

"The Pearl" was advance technologist , one alway wanted do abook on his technics of improvizational basketball , still have his bus. card ,"In your face," one thoughts are "that would be too idolartary ," May i write it on Utuba , tis technologist dangerious 4 all to see , keep smiling "Black Jesus. . .!"

[@jimimitchell6430]

Loving it

[@kincamell]

Stellar

[@JoseCauthen-kl8nx]

Why did the sound go out with 3 minutes left in the video?

[@jimbeller7948]

WHat happened to the volume at the end??

[@SandersHerring]

Sound missing at the end?? What

[@markmartin8276]

Superb documentary coach and team.

[@alonzoturner8824]

Dang it...the volume drops out at 42:54

[@kennethblack2819]

My volume dropped out too ... Headed to google hoping I'll find another posting

[@alonzoturner8824]

@@kennethblack2819 same here...I'll come back and repost if I find one

[@TrainsFerriesFeet]

I put on closed captioning to see what was said, but the CC ended there, too. :(

[@jim007]

Got to see the pearl play when he was in college.

[@lisajones2197]

I grew up seeing Earl Monroe In my neighborhood as a lil girl. He was and still is very close friends my Uncle Genie who is featured in this video ( Eugene Smiley)

[@darrylhayes3662]

Magic b4 Magic Johnson

[@ButchBrown7]

Earl the Pearl changed History by being Great it merged mindsets of races to prove Sports can unite people

[@sportsactuary8574]

Earl Monroe was an unselfish version of Kyrie Irving. In Philadelphia and New York Earl Monroe had the status of a God.

[@fredturbee5896]

No audio after 42:55!!

[@w1hines]

Do not know what happened.

[@milwaukeemac9195]

Stephen A said he told big house Gaines to quit coaching

[@knowledgesuncere7786]

Didn’t Stephen A get Big House fired?

[@louisstaten5030]

Most likely.... he's a bust.. the first real bust

[@eriktucker436]

😂😂😂😂

[@aboveusall22]

No absolutely not true.

[@dgmgneco1516]

MOM POWER

[@sagaanewgen9716]

What about Brent cromwell

[@1stpettyofficerHardeman]

The mighty mu epsilon..OmegaPsiPhi,incorporated!

[@traciesommerville3819]

WSSU Ramily!

[@michaelhux2272]

earl the pearl and the baltimore, bullets when he was at his best

[@user-jt9kv9yw6z]

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[@tyronedavidson4372]

I copied the shooting and how Pearl dribbled. From 6 grade until 12th my teammates called me Pearl.

[@rooseveltgreen1276]

let people know about Cleo Hill before Pearl

[@toddgoza3522]

I’m not understanding the first to win a ncaa cause john McClendon Tennessee state won three in a row in the 50’s naia with dick Barnett!

[@fredericklewis6764]

Tennessee State won NAIA championships in the !950's with Coach McLendon and Barnett.

[@JoseCauthen-kl8nx]

They didn't win the NCAA national championship, just the 2nd place tournament,

[@toddgoza3522]

@@JoseCauthen-kl8nx ?

All mercury men go now lol

[@centrist1008]

The crawl was distracting.

[@sammartin2773]

A shame it took "liberal" instead of doing right & freemason (frat) connections to give the best team the chance to win the 67 championship.

[@user-fh3dz4vq3p]

😅

[@KamranKhan-gt8nb]

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[@kenlouis5144]

Huh

[@user-cs2io3lu1c]

as much as he run his damn mouth you would think Stephen A Smith would be featured

[@w1hines]

You mean the guy who scored one point for the Rams?

[@okok7895]

Could care less

[@soulfiftyseven]

Kyrie Irving plays like a modern Earl Monroe

[@christopherharrison3607]

Ya But Cigarettes sales you did not smoke you just seen a Buyer's market and got in on it and scared to let it go because that's what started you !!

[@alexandrarodriguez6652]

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[@MacBigUSA]

What happened to the found towards the end of the video?

[@weallwegot]

Remember CLEO HILL...straight outta Newark NJ

[@carseye1219]

Segregation held back basketball decades. White coaches that needed to save their careers, peaked in on coaches like Big House. Then took credit for being "visionaries".

[@mauricehorton6041]

EXACTLY, LIKE EVERTHING ELSE. SMDH