Earl Lloyd became the first African American to play
On this day in 1950 Earl Lloyd became the first African American to play in an NBA game. He played 10 NBA seasons and won a championship in 1955.
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October 31- Earl Lloyd becomes first African American to play in an NBA game
October 31, 2019
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