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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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