Eyre Saitch (February 20, 1905 [1] in Pembroke Parish, Bermuda [2] – November 28, 1985 in New Jersey [3]) was an American professional basketball player. He was a member of the New York Renaissance basketball team, [4] and part of the first black team to win a world championship in basketball. [5] He would win over 2000 games with the team. [6] He along with his team was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. [7] Erye was a national level tennis player who would win a national title in tennis. [3] Erye died in 1985. [3] He won a 1926 American Tennis Association singles title. [8] Sylvester Smith served as Saitch's doubles partner. [9] During his career he was also known as Bruiser Saitch. [10]
Eyre Saitch (February 20, 1905 [1] in Pembroke Parish, Bermuda [2] – November 28, 1985 in New Jersey [3]) was an American professional basketball player. He was a member of the New York Renaissance basketball team, [4] and part of the first black team to win a world championship in basketball. [5] He would win over 2000 games with the team. [6] He along with his team was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. [7] Erye was a national level tennis player who would win a national title in tennis. [3] Erye died in 1985. [3] He won a 1926 American Tennis Association singles title. [8] Sylvester Smith served as Saitch's doubles partner. [9] During his career he was also known as Bruiser Saitch. [10]