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Famous Black athletes span all sports, from football and basketball to tennis and gymnastics. This article focuses on 10 whose excellence made them household names and changed their sports forever.
Muhammad Ali, former professional boxer, activist, philanthropist, recognized as the greatest athlete of all time; ... retired track and field athlete; Larry Black, ...
American sports wouldn't be what they are today without the trailblazing black athletes of years past. From household names like Jackie Robinson to more recent history-makers like Vonetta Flowers ...
Many Black athletes in the NBA serve as representatives and sources of inspiration for Black communities. For decades, their success helped challenge stereotypes about Black athletes in a sport ...
First African American to initiate the concept of free agency. He refused to accept a trade following the 1969 season, ultimately appealing his case to the U.S. Supreme Court. The trend of free agency expanded across the entire landscape of professional sports for all races and all cultures: Curt Flood (St. Louis Cardinals) [Note 3]
He was also hailed as a sports hero in France and Australia. Taylor, who became a role model for other athletes facing racial prejudice and discrimination, [9] was "the first great black celebrity athlete" and a pioneer in his efforts to challenge segregation in sports. He also paved the way for others facing similar circumstances. [61]
When it comes to Black athletes who have changed sports, used their impact politically and always had a great soundbite, the first name that often comes to mind is Muhammad Ali.Born Cassius Clay ...
Harry Francis Vincent Edward (15 April 1898 – 8 July 1973), known as Harry Edward, was a German-British athlete in track; in 1920 he was Britain's first black Olympian and the first black person to win Olympic medals.