NYC playground legend Jack “Black Jack” Ryan graced our Spring Issue #14 cover (his first ever), and while in New Orleans during All-Star Weekend he added a new page to his already incredible story–He’s now in the Guinness Book of World Records! He reached out to Bounce to tell the story . . .
Guinness approached me to invent some new basketball records during All-Star Week at Jam Session. I gave them a list, and they picked three. I did the “longest spin on the nose” which was around five seconds, “longest spin on the toe” which i did in just under ten seconds, and “most foul shots in a minute while blindfolded.” I made five.
The toe and nose were real easy for me but the blindfold was not. After a few shots i got a little dizzy and had no clue where the rim was! I had someone telling me I was off to the right, off to the left. I know i just set the record and didn’t break any, but it feels great to be able to say I am a 3-time Guinness Book of World Record holder! It’s crazy!!
Two of the best 3-pointer shooters ever: Jason Kapono of the Raptors and Jack Ryan of the streets!
“Black Jack” shooting blindfolded. He still swished it!
February 25th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Bakar says:
Oh snap, Mr. Ryan’s shorter than Kapono, and he’s making outdoor threes on the regular?!! Siiiiccckk. BTW, has the Black Jack DVD been released?
February 25th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
fender says:
Where is the dvd available?
February 25th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love says:
jack’s documentary, tentatively titled “release: the jack ryan story” is still in the making. don’t worry–you’ll hear about it here first when, and if, it ever comes out.
February 25th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Jeremy Ripley says:
Jack is the man! I’m happy he’s been able to do his own thing with ball, all while correcting his life and avoiding a nebulous path. I eagerly await a possible DVD about his life.
February 26th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Snake says:
That’s awesome! Good stuff Jack!