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Wow, what a milestone! Breaking the NBA color barrier was a huge deal. It’s hard to believe that it wasn’t until 1947 that an African American player was allowed to play in the league. But, thanks to Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper and Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, they made history and paved the way for future generations of players. It’s amazing how far we’ve come since then - talk about progress!
Who Broke The Nba Color Barrier? [Solved]
As they walked, a fan yelled out, “Hey Lloyd, why don’t you go back to the cotton fields where you belong?” Lloyd was taken aback and Kerr quickly stepped in. He shouted back at the fan, “Why don’t you shut up? He’s doing better than you’ll ever do!” Lloyd was relieved that his teammate had his back.
Jackie Robinson: Jackie Robinson was the first African American to break the color barrier in the NBA, playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. He faced immense racism and discrimination during his time in baseball, but he persevered and became an icon of civil rights.
Earl Lloyd: Earl Lloyd was the first African American to play in an NBA game when he took the court for the Washington Capitols on October 31, 1950. He went on to have a successful career with several teams and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003.
Chuck Cooper: Chuck Cooper became the first African American drafted by an NBA team when he was selected by Boston Celtics in 1950. He played four seasons with Boston before being traded to Milwaukee Hawks where he finished his career as a three-time All-Star player.
Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton: Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton became one of three players signed by New York Knicks after they acquired him from Harlem Globetrotters in 1950, making him one of two African Americans playing for Knicks at that time (the other being Earl Lloyd). He went on to become a two-time All-Star player and is remembered as one of Knicks’ all-time greats today.
5 Bill Russell: Bill Russell joined Boston Celtics as their center/forward position player in 1956, becoming not only their star player but also their
Jackie Robinson broke the NBA color barrier when he became the first African American to play in the league. It was a huge step forward for civil rights and equality, and it paved the way for future generations of players. It was a real game-changer, and it’s something we’ll never forget!
