Eyre Saitch

Eyre Saitch (February 20, 1905^[1] in Pembroke Parish, Bermuda^[2] – November 28, 1985 in New Jersey^[3]) was an American professional basketball player. He was a member of the New York Renaissance basketball team,^[4] and part of the first black team to win a world championship in basketball.^[5] He would win over 2000 games with the team.^[6] He along with his team was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.^[7] Erye was a national level tennis player who would win a national title in tennis.^[3] Erye died in 1985.^[3] He won a 1926 American Tennis Association singles title.^[8] Sylvester Smith served as Saitch's doubles partner.^[9] During his career he was also known as Bruiser Saitch.^[10]