Earl Lloyd

This Day in Black History: Oct. 31, 1950

Earl Lloyd broke basketball's color barrier.
10/31/2020

Commentary: Earl Lloyd, a Hero We Should Not Forget

No one should let what he did for America die with him.
03/02/2015

NBA Pioneer Earl Lloyd Dies at 86

Forward was first Black player in league back in 1950.
02/27/2015
Famous Firsts - Read on to learn about African-American athletes who broke racial boundaries in professional sports.—Britt Middleton

First Black Players to Enter Professional Leagues

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Earl Lloyd - When Earl Lloyd entered the National Basketball Association in 1950, he and three other players became the first Black players to do so. In addition, Lloyd, a member of the Washington Capitals, became the first African-American to play in an NBA game when his team took on the Rochester Royals that year.(Photo:  NBAE Photos/ NBAE/ Getty Images)

This Day in Black History: Oct. 31, 1950

Earl Lloyd becomes first Black player in NBA game.
10/31/2011