October 5, 2007
From Jonestown To Hoops
Since this is apparently a day for acknowledging that which we often relentlessly mock, praise is due ESPN.com for a fascinating piece about Ron Jones, grandson of Jim Jones, the infamous cult leader responsible for the deaths of 900 of his followers.
While I've seen the movies and read the stories about Jonestown, I had no idea about the link between the cult and basketball, which saved the life of one of Jones' sons (who eventually became Rob's father).
Well, well worth a read.
