Claim: Venson Hamilton, a former pro basketball player holding the record for most rebounds was born in Forest City where he attended East Rutherford high school.
Evidence: Shad Venson Hamilton (born August 11, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player. He holds school records for most blocked shots (241), and most rebounds (1,080), surpassing the previous record by nearly 300. A graduate of East Rutherford High School in Forest City, North Carolina, Hamilton played college basketball at the University of Nebraska, where he played with the Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team.