Red Rover
Mother May I
Freeze
Simon Says
Time
Potsey
Ring-Alevio
Boulders (marble game)
Soda caps
Jacks ( don't forget the Fansies!)
Grew up in the Rockaways. We were outside till dark all summer long playing these games.
I have such great memories...I tried to teach some of these games to my kids and they really had NO interest. Those early 50's were the best!!!!