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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This Day in NBA: When Chuck Cooper and Earl Lloyd Became First African American Drafts
On April 25, 1950, a monumental chapter in NBA history unfolded as Chuck Cooper and Earl Lloyd made groundbreaking ... 14th overall pick in the historic draft. More than just a player, Cooper's ...
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Hall of Famer Earl F. Lloyd Makes History
On the night of October 31, 1950, Earl Lloyd, a forward with the Washington Capitols, became the first African-American to play in an NBA game. From that moment, Lloyd would forever change how ...
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 ...