Rucker Park
| Greg Marius Court at Holcombe Rucker Park | |
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Rucker Park in 2008, with Frederick Douglass Boulevard at left | |
Interactive map of Greg Marius Court at Holcombe Rucker Park | |
| Location | Manhattan, New York City |
| Coordinates | 40°49′46″N 73°56′11″W / 40.829564°N 73.936465°W |
| Area | 3.05 acres (1.23 ha) |
| Owned by | NYC Parks |
| Website | www |
Greg Marius Court at Holcombe Rucker Park is a basketball court at the border of Harlem and the Coogan's Bluff section of Washington Heights neighborhoods of Manhattan, at 155th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard.
Rucker Park, founded in 1956 as P.S. 156 Playground, has been a cornerstone of basketball history, hosting Harlem's popular summer Rucker Tournament for decades. The events made the court a legendary proving ground for both amateur and professional talent, shaping the game’s culture and style worldwide.
Many who competed in the Rucker Tournament, later named the Entertainer’s Basketball Classic, rose to fame, whether as streetball legends, rising stars using it as a launchpad, or NBA players returning to test their skills in its electrifying atmosphere.