DMV native Earl Lloyd leaves lasting legacy as first Black NBA player
History was made when Alexandria, Virginia native Earl Lloyd became the first African American to in the NBA when he stepped ...
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Black History Month: List of first Black players to reach NBA milestones
Russell won two titles as player-coach for the Celtics over his final three seasons. First Black majority NBA governor: The billionaire founder of Black Entertainment Television, Robert Johnson ...
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The impact and legacy of Black NBA players: Pioneers, stars and cultural Icons
The journey of Black players in the NBA began with Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper and Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton in 1950. The stories of these first Black NBA players, along with those who followed ...
West Virginia State alumnus Earl Lloyd leaves lasting legacy as first Black NBA player
Nearly 75 years ago, a West Virginia State University alumnus made history as the first African American to play in the NBA. Earl Lloyd first played for the Washington ...
With 3-pointer, LeBron James becomes first player in NBA history to reach 50,000 points
LeBron is the NBA all-time leader in regular season and playoff points scored, combine them and he has passed 50K.