Earl Lloyd Made History on This Day in 1950 as First African American to Play in an NBA Game

31/10/2025 1 min
Earl Lloyd Made History on This Day in 1950 as First African American to Play in an NBA Game

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Earl Lloyd made history on this day in 1950 as the first African American to play in an NBA game. Drafted by the Washington Capitols, Lloyd’s debut against the Rochester Royals opened doors for future generations of players.
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