Rick Barry Born in Elizabeth, NJ (1944)
Born in Elizabeth in 1944, Rick Barry’s career mirrors the rise of athlete agency and the transformation of professional basketball.
Don Newcombe: Elizabeth Roots and Baseball Integration
Born in 1926, Don Newcombe rose from Elizabeth-area baseball to become a trailblazer of MLB’s integration era and one of the game’s most dominant pitchers.
Rev. Joseph Garlic: Champion of Elizabethport’s Renewal
Discover how Rev. Joseph Garlic transformed Elizabethport through street patrols, Brand New Day housing projects and a pivotal 2000 town hall with Gov. Bush.
