The East and West All-Star players take a photograph with organizers, staff and spectators. All photos by Bryant Pearson of Hood Flicks. On June 27, the Old Timers Basketball Reunion was held at Hammels Community Center, which is located at Beach 81 Street and Rockaway Beach Boulevard. It was the second annual event, which was co-organized by former Rockaway residents Robert Shabazz of Elevation Enterprises and Kevin B. Young of Vuedis Big and Tall Men's Clothing Line.

The event was attended by present and former Rockaway residents, including Mel Utley, a former St. John's University standout player who coached the West All-Star team. The final score showed a victory for the West over the East, 74-72.

Plans are being made for next year's game to coincide with ''Rockaway's Function at the Junction'' Day. This event will take place on Saturday at Bayswater Park on Beach 32 Street and Beach Channel Drive.

More information will be posted soon on www.RockawayOldtimers- Reunion.com.

Lawrence from the West All-Star team gets ready to box out Doug from the East team at the free throw line. The East All-Star Team from top left to right: Kenny, Clarence, Roger, Doug, LEP. Bottom left: Eddie. West All-Star Team from top left to right: Agustus, Melvin, Robert, Lawrence, Orlando and Mackie. Bottom left to right; Shakim, Al and Cazz. Sponsor K.B. Young joins with Most Valuable Player Mackie Southerland (center) and Chairman/Co-sponsor Robert Shabazz. East All-Star player Eddie Henson received the second place award from Chairman Robert Shabazz. Robert Brunson received the first place award from Shabazz. Brunson donated five pounds of franks and rolls to the food committee. Scorekeeper Winky watches the basketball game along with timekeeper Lou.