The Basketball Old-Timers of America will celebrate its 55th year of honoring individuals who have contributed to the great game of basketball on Friday, May 2 at Bishop Ford H.S., Park Slope.

This year’s class includes legendary announcer Bob Wolff, long-time NBA referee Dick Bavetta, college basketball coach Al Skinner and high school hoops coach Ron Naclerio.

The cocktail hour starts at 6 p.m. with dinner and the induction ceremony to begin at 7 p.m. The event is often called “the best basketball night of the year.”

Tickets can be purchased by contacting CHSAA president Raymond Nash by e-mail at raymondpnash@gmail.com or by phone at 917-476-7444.