Jack Blackjack Ryan
Jack Ryan is an American streetball player from Brooklyn, New York.[citation needed] Ryan's basketball exploits began at John Jay High School, where, as a senior, he averaged 26 ppg. Ryan later took his game to East 5th St. Park in Brooklyn, where he mastered the tricks and shots he became well known for. In his first season in a recreational league at West 4th, Ryan played one game against former Detroit PistonPhil Sellers and scored 44 points.[1]
Ryan is most well known for his proficient 3-point shooting.[citation needed] According to an article written by Bobbito Garcia about Ryan in Slam Magazine Streetball Special Collector's Issue, Chris Mullin once described Jack as the best shooter he'd ever seen who hadn't played in the NBA.[citation needed] The article also states Peter Vecsey got Ryan a tryout with the New Jersey Nets in 1990, but was the second-to-last man cut, ending Ryan's NBA aspirations. In May 2003 Ryan was named as one of 'Slam Magazines Greatest Playground Ballers of All Time.'[2] Ryan further proved his mastery of the 3-point shot when he won the 2005 City Slam 3-Point Shooting Championships, which aired on ESPN. In a close final, Ryan edged out fellow streetball sharpshooter Deshun 'Father Time' Jackson to take the title.[citation needed]
Ryan's story was featured on the cover of The New York Times Sports section on December 3, 2003.[3] He was also featured in an episode of the 2019 Netflix documentary series Losers.[4]
Jack 'Blackjack' Ryan, Brooklyn, NY. 1,336 likes 4 talking about this. Jack Ryan 'The HoopWizard' is a basketball entertainer that is available for Bar Mitzvah's, Bday parties, School Assemblies. Based on an inspirational true-life story about Jackie Ryan, an American basketball player from Brooklyn, New York, Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story opens with Jackie as a hot-tempered, flamboyant, self-centered streetball legend. Jackie’s dreams of playing professional basketball seem out of reach after years of hard partying and neglect. This is a documentary about a friend of mine and the best basketball player I ever played with/against. I make two, brief appearances. Jack Ryan, aka “BlackJack” is a Streetball Player and performer from Brooklyn, NY who has earned international recognition for his talent on the basketball court. He is a master of the 3-point.
Film[edit]
A 2020 film 'Black Jack', explores Jack Ryan's history and attempted entry into the NBA.
References[edit]
- ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2007-02-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^http://www.j2entertainment.com/PPB.htm#JackRyan[dead link]
- ^Berkow, Ira (3 December 2003). 'BASKETBALL; A Hard Case from the Streets Makes Good'. The New York Times.
- ^''Losers' Review: Netflix Series Shows the Fascinating Side of Sports Failure'. March 2019. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
