Organized Sports Leagues and Teams in Chicago
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The Chicago Nisei Athletics Association was founded in the 1940's and was as an important part of the Japanese American community through the 1980's. Although the group was eventually dissolved, several other sports organizations have been created and continue to contribue to the Japanese American community today.
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Chicago Nisei Athletic Association's Women's Bowling League 1945The CNAA Women's Bowling League on October 16, 1945. Courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Teraji |
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Zephers1948The Zephers were a Japanese American baseball team in Chicago in 1948. Courtesy of CJAHS. |
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Bowling TournamentGeorge Kido and Grace Kido at the Peterson Bowl Tournament. Courtesy of Tonko Doi. |
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Chicago Huskies 1949The Chicago Huskies of 1949 included; (Back Row) Paul Hiyama, Yosh Sakauye, Howie Okubo, Tak Hiyama, Hiro Uchida, Ralph Takami, (Front Row) Sam Taguchi, Mino Katsuyama, Giichi Yoshida, Nobi Sato, Tosh Nishimura, John Okamoto, and Gim Taguchi. Courtesy of Tak Hiyama |
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Tri C Basketball Team in 1954Bottom Row: Kimbo Shibayama, Ken Kadota, Toru Matsuo, Tad Ono, Taak Shibayama Courtesy of Jean Mishima
CNAA Tri C Christ Congregational Church 1954 |
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Chicago Nisei Athletic Association's Track MeetGirls participate in a regular track meet organized by the CNAA. Athletics played a major role in the Chicago Japanese American community. Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo |
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Bowling TournamentThe Chicago Bowling League celebrates after their success in the Bowling Tournament. Courtesy of CJAHS |
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Bowling TournamentMembers of the Chicago Bowling League display the trophies won during the Bowling Tournament. Courtesy of CJAHS |
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Baseball in Grant Park ChicagoThe CNAA boy's baseball team plays in Chicago's Grant Park, which was reserved specifically for the CNAA teams. Courtesy of Hide Higashi |
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CNAA Basketball 1975Young boys play at the basketball clinic created by the JACL. The clinic composed of 12 to 15 year olds was a predecessor to the official recognition of the Chicago Nisei Athletic Association (CNAA). Courtesy of Jean Mishima |
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CNAA Basketball 1975A group of boys participate in the CNAA Basketball Clinic, which was created by the JACL. Courtesy of Jean Mishima |
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Grant Park Sports K'sThe all- girl Japanese American softball team, the "K's", are pictured above in Grant Park, which had been reserved specifically for the various Japanese American teams. Courtesy of Hide Higashi |
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Church of Christ, Presbyterian GolfThe Church of Christ Golf Club gathers annually in hopes creating fellowship among the community members. Courtesy of the Church of Christ, Presbyterian
Church of Christ, Presbyterian Golf Outing |
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Church of Christ, Presbyterian GolfThe Church of Christ golf outing. Courtesy of the Church of Christ, Presbyterian
Church of Christ, Presbyterian Annual Golf Event |
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Church of Christ, Presbyterian GolfThe Church of Christ golf outing. Courtesy of the Church of Christ, Presbyterian
Church of Christ, Presbyterian Annual Golf Event |
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