Sports and Racism

By Jstoney27

  • Charles Follis becomes first black NFL player.

  • Jack Johnson first black heavy weight boxing champion.

  • Jackie ronbison was the first black player to play in the MLB

  • Earl Lloyd becomes the first ever black player to play in the NBA.

  • Willie O'Ree becomes the first black hockey player to play in the NHL.

  • Jackie Robinson first black alhlete to be in the baseball Hall of Fame.

  • Bill Russel wins an NBA record 11th championship

  • Bill Russel First black player to be put into the Hall of Fame

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