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2. The impact and legacy of Black NBA players: Pioneers, stars ...

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   The everlasting influence of Black NBA players Black talent played a key role in the NBA’s growth into a global brand. Star players expanded the league’s appeal to a diverse audience.

3. Race and ethnicity in the NBA - Wikipedia

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   African Americans first appeared in the NBA in 1950. Chuck Cooper was the first black player drafted in the NBA. [5] On April 26, 1950, Harold Hunter signed with the Washington Capitols, becoming the first African American to sign a contract with any NBA team in history. [6] [7] However, Hunter was cut from the team during training camp and did ...

4. Earl Lloyd - Wikipedia

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   Earl Francis Lloyd (April 3, 1928 – February 26, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach. He was the first African American player to play a game in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

5. Chuck Cooper (basketball) - Wikipedia

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   According to the November 18, 1950 issue of the Afro-American newspaper, he was the first Black "basketer" [sic] to be named an All-American college athlete. In 1950, Cooper and two others--Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton and Earl Lloyd--became the first African-American players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). [1]

6. The New York Rens: How the first Black-owned pro ... - AOL

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   In 1950, the recently formed NBA made Chuck Cooper its first Black draftee. (The NBL, a direct precursor that’s been snubbed in NBA history , added its first Black players in 1942).

7. Al Attles, one of NBA’s first Black head coaches who led ...

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   Former Golden State Warriors head coach Al Attles is shown during the first half of Game 2 of basketball’s NBA Finals between the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., Sunday ...

8. List of African-American sports firsts - Wikipedia

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   First African American NBA basketball players: Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton (New York Knicks), Chuck Cooper (Boston Celtics), and Earl Lloyd (Washington Capitols). [29] Harold Hunter was the first to sign an NBA contract, with the Washington Capitols on April 26, 1950. [30] [31] He was released from it during training camp and did not play ...

9. Timeline of African-American firsts - Wikipedia

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   First African-American basketball player to win the NBA All-Star MVP, the NBA Finals MVP, and the NBA MVP all in the same season: Willis Reed (New York Knicks) 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.