Eyre Saitch

Eyre Saitch was an American professional basketball player. He was a member of the New [York Renaissance] basketball team, and part of the first black team to win a world championship in basketball. He would win over 2000 games with the team. He along with his team was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial [Basketball Hall of Fame]. Erye was a national level tennis player who would win a national title in tennis. Erye died in 1985. He won a 1926 American [Tennis Association] singles title. Sylvester [Smith (tennis)|Sylvester Smith] served as Saitch's doubles partner. During his career he was also known as Bruiser Saitch.