Bill Graham was a perfectionist and competitor, qualities that transcended his profession and were extant in all facets of his life. A big fan of basketball, Graham organized regular games before his concerts, pitting himself and his staff, a.k.a. Bill Graham's Crackers, against a variety of opponents including touring musicians, their roadies and crew. These basketball games became one of the long-standing traditions of the Fillmores East and West and originated the Fillmore staff jersey. This Crackers logo, a "cracker" saluting with the trademark Graham "finger," was repeated on t-shirts for many competitions. Performers noted that the aggression Graham demonstrated in their booking and negotiating sessions was a salient feature of his 'friendly' play on the court.