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October 21 1600
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Double Dutch, fun and great exercise!
An outline of Double Dutch is celebrated on this date's Registry. |
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November 4 1750
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Jean Du Sable, explorer who founded Chicago.
On this date, we recall the 1750 birth of Jean-Baptist-Point Du Sable. |
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November 12 1770
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York, a valued Black explorer!
*The birth of York in 1770 is celebrated on this date. |
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March 23 1784
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Tom Molineaux was a boxing pioneer!
Tom Molineaux, a Black boxerm was born on this date in 1784. |
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April 6 1798
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James P. Beckwourth, explorer born.
James Pierson Beckwourth was born on this date in 1798. |
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August 20 1802
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George Bonga, an early settler in Minnesota. .
On this date we celebrate the birth of George Bonga in 1802. |
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January 24 1805
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Allen Light, a 19th century black mariner!
*The birth of Allen Light in 1805 is celebrated on this date. |
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March 20 1853
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George Godfrey was a boxing pioneer!
*George Godfrey was born on this date in 1853. |
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June 14 1854
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Nat Love, a cowboy of excellence!
*The birth of Nat Love in 1854 is celebrated on this date. |
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July 15 1858
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Black legacy is strong in major league baseball.
The Registry looks briefly at blacks and major league baseball (MLB) on this date. |
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April 16 1861
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Issac B. Murphy was a horse racing legend.
This date marks the birth of Isaac Burns Murphy in 1861. |
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July 3 1861
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Peter Jackson, the "Black Prince".
On this date in 1861, Peter Jackson was born. |
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August 8 1866
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Explorer from the heart, Matthew Henson.
*Matthew Henson was born on this date in 1866. |
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November 14 1869
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Black contributions to American professional football are many. . .
*African-American contributions in Professional American football are many. |
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January 16 1870
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Willie Simms, a peach of a rider . . .
*Willie Simms was born on this date in 1870. |
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April 8 1870
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African-Americans and golf, a brief history..
*With the week of the Masters Golf Tournament underway, African-American history in American golf is remembered on this date. |
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July 29 1870
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George Dixon, an early champion boxer
On this date in 1870, George Dixon was born. |
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December 5 1870
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Bill Pickett was a cowboy legend.
*William Pickett was born on this date in 1870. |
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March 13 1873
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Joe Walcott, the true master of the ring!
*Joe Walcott was born on this date in 1873. |
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November 25 1874
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Joe Gans, boxings lightweight legend.
*This date recalls the birth of Joe Gans in 1874. |
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March 27 1876
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A Kentucky Derby icon, Alonzo "Lonnie" Clayton
*The birth of Alonzo “Lonnie” Clayton in 1876 is celebrated on this date. |
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March 31 1878
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World Heavyweight Champ and legend, Jack Johnson
*Jack Johnson was born on this date in 1878. |
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November 26 1878
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Marshall Taylor, cyclist and sports trail blazer!
*This date marks the birth in 1878, of "Major" Taylor. |
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August 7 1879
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A first for black Rugby, James Peters!
*James Peters was born on this date in 1879. |
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September 17 1879
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Baseball legend Rube Foster, a complete player.
*On this date, we the recall the birth of Andrew "Rube" Foster in 1879. |
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October 3 1879
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Jesse Stahl, a Black cowboy legend!
*The birth of Jesse Stahl in 1879 is celebrated on this date. |
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December 5 1879
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John Shippen Jr. Golfs first black professional.
*John Mathew Shippen Jr. |
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March 12 1880
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Bobby Marshall, a Minnesota Icon . . .
*Bobby Marshall was born on this date in 1880. |
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April 12 1882
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Jimmy Winkfield, a horse racing legend!
Jimmy Winkfield was born on this date in 1882. |
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March 3 1884
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One of the first African-American Olympians, John Baxter Taylor!
*John Baxter Taylor Jr. |
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April 15 1884
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John Lloyd, baseball player and manager.
On this date, John Henry Lloyd was born in 1884. |
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March 19 1887
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Jose' Mendez was a Negro League star!
*Jose’ Mendez was born on this date in 1887. |
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July 1 1888
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Ben Taylor played the game like few others could!
Ben Taylor was born on this date in 1888. |
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April 28 1889
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"Bullet Joe" Rogan, Negro League Great!
*The birth of Wilbur Rogan in 1889 is celebrated on this date. |
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January 27 1890
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Pro hockey and African heritage, a story!
*The Registry remembers black contributions in the sport of professional hockey on this date. |
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March 31 1890
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George Dixon, the first Black boxing champion
*On this in 1890, George “Little Chocolate” Dixon knocked out Cal McCarthy. |
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March 7 1891
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College basketball holds a rich African-American history.
*With March Madness beginning, on this date we remember African-Americans in the history of American college basketball. |
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January 26 1892
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Stunt-flyer Bessie Coleman was "a first."
*Bessie Coleman was born on this date in 1892. |
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February 20 1892
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John Donaldson, a baseball great. . .
*John Donaldson was born on this date in 1892. |
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December 3 1892
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American college football is rich with black history. . .
College football is in the air and African-American involvement at the collegiate level is rich with tradition. |
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December 27 1892
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First black college football game played!
*On this date in 1892, the first black College Intercollegiate football game was played. |
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January 27 1894
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Fritz Pollard was a football architect. . .
*Fritz Pollard was born on this date in 1894. |
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August 5 1895
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Tiger Flowers "He fought em all"
*Theodore “Tiger” Flowers was born on this date in 1895. |
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October 14 1896
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Baseball's Oscar Charleston, one of the best all around ball players
Oscar Charleston was born on this date in 1896. |
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January 5 1897
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Hubert Julian, "The Black Eagle".
The birth of Hubert Julian in 1897 is celebrated on this date. |
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July 27 1897
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William J. Powell, a pioneer in aviation. . .
The birth of William J. |
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January 23 1898
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Ora Mae Washington showed great athletic skills. . .
*On this date in 1898 we celebrate the birth of Ora Mae Washington. |
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October 26 1899
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William "Judy" Johnson, Negro League Star!
William Julius ("Judy") Johnson was born on this date in 1899, in Snow Hill, MD. |
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November 5 1899
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James Banning, an aviation first!
James Banning was born on this date in 1899. |
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August 7 1900
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Maceo Breedlove loved baseball!
*Maceo "Breed" Breedlove was born on this date in 1900. |
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February 20 1901
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Frank Duncan, a baseball original!
*The birth of Frank Duncan in 1901 is celebrated on this date. |
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March 2 1901
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A true power hitter, George Suttles!
*George Suttles was born on this date in 1901. |
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May 9 1901
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"Turkey" Stearnes, Icon of the Negro Leagues!
Norman (“Turkey”) Stearnes was born on this date in Nashville, TN, in 1901. |
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July 7 1902
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Exciting to watch, Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe . . .
On this date in 1902, Ted Radcliffe, an African-American baseball player in the Negro Leagues, was born. |
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May 17 1903
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The fastest man in baseball, "Cool Papa" Bell!
On this date in 1903, James “Cool Papa” Bell was born in Starksville, Mississippi. |
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November 25 1903
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William Hubbard, an Olympic first!
*William Hubbard was born on this date in 1903. |
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June 12 1904
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Willie Foster was a control pitcher. .
On this date in 1904, William Foster was born. |
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September 1 1904
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First Black wins Olympic medal!
*On this date in 1904, the first Black Olympic medal winner was crowned. |
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October 10 1905
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A baseball legend, Willie Wells!
Willie Wells was born on this date in 1905. |
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January 21 1906
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Willa Brown was an aviation pioneer. . .
*On this date, we mark the birth of Willa Brown in 1906. |
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July 7 1906
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Satchel Paige, baseball pitching legend
Satchel Paige was born on this date in 1906. |
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August 10 1906
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From the sandlots to the big leagues, Willie Wells!
*Willie Wells was born on this date in1906. |
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November 5 1906
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Airman Chauncey Spencer integrates Air Force--at a cost
Chauncey Spencer was born on this date in 1906. |
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February 9 1907
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Charles Anderson, the father of Black aviation . . .
*Charles Anderson was born this date in 1907. |
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February 27 1907
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Hilton Smith was a great baseball player.
*On this date in 1907, Hilton Smith was born. |
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September 8 1907
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In any league, Buck Leonard was great.
This date in 1907 marks the birth of Buck Leonard. |
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December 18 1907
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"Jacko" Maxwell, the voice of the Negro Leagues!
*Sherman "Jocko" Maxwell was born on this date in 1907. |
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December 26 1908
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First black heavey-weight boxing champ!
*On this date in 1908 Jack Johnson became the first African-American to win the world heavyweight boxing title. |
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April 6 1909
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African American is first to reach the North Pole!
On this date in 1909 Matthew Henson became the first man to reach the North Pole. |
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July 10 1909
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The St. Paul Colored Gophers, a special team.
The St. |
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September 29 1909
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Eddie Tolan, "The Midnight Express"
Eddie Tolan was born on this date in 1909. |
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March 15 1910
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Jimmie Crutchfield was "the Little Big Man" of Black baseball
*On this date in 1910, Jimmie Crutchfield was born. |
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November 13 1911
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Buck O'Neil, a major league icon in baseball!
*Buck O'Neil was born on this date in 1911. |
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December 21 1911
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Josh Gibson, one of baseball's greatest hitters!
*On this date, Josh Gibson was born in 1911. |
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January 22 1912
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An icon of Black Baseball, the Homestead Grays!
*This date in 1912 celebrates the founding of the Homestead Grays Baseball organization. |
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December 12 1912
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Henry Armstrong, record setting boxer.
*On this date we mark the birth of Henry Armstrong in 1912. |
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May 2 1913
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John Dendy, Ethiopian golf wiz!
John Dendy’s birth in 1913 is celebrated on this date. |
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July 3 1913
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Lorenzo "Piper" Davis excelled as an athlete. .
This date marks the birth of Lorenzo "Piper" Davis, one of the state's all-time best athletes-major- league caliber in both baseball and basketball. |
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September 12 1913
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Jesse Owens, Olympic great.
This date marks the birth of Jesse Owens in 1913. |
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October 25 1913
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Bill Spiller helped change Caucasian-only golf tournament rules
The birth of Bill Spiller, an African-American golfer, in 1913 is remembered on this date. |
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November 9 1913
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Teddy Rhodes was a great golfer.
*The birth of Ted Rhodes is marked on this date in 1913. |
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December 13 1913
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Archie Moore was a colorful boxing great.
*This date marks the birth of Archie Moore in 1913. |
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January 31 1914
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Jersey Joe Walcott was a relentless Boxer
*On this date in 1914, Jersey Joe Walcott was born. |
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May 13 1914
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The Brown Bomber, Joe Louis!
This date in 1914 marks Joe Louis’ birthday, one the greatest boxers in American history. |
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April 5 1915
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John McLendon, basketball guru!
John McLendon was born on this date in 1915. |
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July 5 1915
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One of Pennsylvania's best, John Woodruff!
John Youie Woodruff was an African-American athlete and winner of the 800 metre run at the 1936 Summer Olympics. |
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July 22 1916
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The American Tennis Association begins
On this date in 1916 we celebrate the founding of The American Tennis Association (ATA), the first black sports organization in the United States. |
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October 14 1916
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Paul Robeson excluded from football game
On this date in 1916, Paul Robeson was excluded from the Rutgers football team. |
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November 14 1916
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An artist on ice, Mabel Fairbanks.
*On this date we mark the birth of Mabel Fairbanks in 1916. |
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January 31 1919
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Baseball's Jackie Robinson, "the chosen one"
*Jackie Robinson was born on this date in 1919. |
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February 13 1919
Sports/Outdoors |
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Eddie Robinson, a wonderful football icon!
*Eddie Robinson was born on this date 1919. |
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February 3 1920
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The Negro Baseball League founded. . .
*This date marks the 86th anniversary of the Negro Baseball League. |
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February 13 1920
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The Negro National League formed!
*The first successful organized Negro League in baseball was established on this date in 1920. |
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June 5 1920
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Marion Motley, pro football player pioneer.
On this date in 1920, Marion Motley was born. |
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January 21 1921
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THE Black woman of pro baseball, Toni Stone!
*Toni Stone’s birth in 1921 is celebrated on this date. |
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May 3 1921
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Boxer Sugar Ray Robinson, one of the best!
Sugar Ray Robinson was born on this date in 1921. |
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August 28 1921
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Black race car legend, Wendell O. Scott. .
This date marks the birth of Wendell Scott in 1921. |
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November 19 1921
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From the sandlot to Hall of Fame, Roy Campanella!
*On this date we mark the birth of Roy Campanella in 1921. |
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July 8 1923
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Harrison Dillard, Olympic legend!
William Harrison Dillard was born on this date in 1923. |
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November 9 1923
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Alice Coachman, a natural athlete.
On this date we remember the birth of Alice Coachman in 1923. |
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December 13 1923
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Larry Doby, excellent ball player and unsung hero!
*Larry Doby was born on this date in 1923. |
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February 8 1924
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The first African-American pitching winner in the World Series, Joe Black
*Joe Black was born on this date in 1924. |
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May 21 1924
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Clarence Gaines built "hoops" at Winston-Salem University
Clarence ("Big House") Gaines was born on this date in 1924. |
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September 24 1924
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Danny Davis, a beloved and generous Minnesotan
Danny Davis was born on this date in 1929. |
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October 11 1924
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The first "Colored World Series" played!
On this date in 1924, the first “Colored World Series” of baseball began in Chicago. |
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November 18 1924
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The Birmingham Black Barons, a Negro League fixture!
*This date in 1924 celebrates the Birmingham Black Barons baseball organization. |
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March 29 1925
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Emlen Tunnell, football pioneer!
*Emlen Tunnell was born on this date in 1925. |
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December 8 1925
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Hank Thompson, a baseball player of merit!
*Hank Thompson was born on this date in 1925. |
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December 14 1925
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"What a curve ball," Sam Jones!
*Sam Jones was born on this date in 1925. |
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June 14 1926
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New Jersey's own, Don Newcombe!
*Don Newcombe was born on this date in 1926. |
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September 29 1926
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Chuck Cooper, one of the NBA's first Black players.
On this date in 1926, Chuck Cooper was born. |
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January 7 1927
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The Harlem Globetrotters take the floor.
*On this date in 1927, the Harlem Globetrotters played their first game in Hinckley, Illinois. |
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March 7 1927
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Percy Zachary, a Minnesota first!
*Percy Zachary was born on this date in 1927. |
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August 25 1927
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Althea Gibson, a pioneer in professional tennis!
*Althea Gibson was born on this date in 1927. |
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April 28 1928
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Earl Lloyd, one of the 1st Black NBA players!
*On this date we celebrate the birth of Earl Lloyd in 1928. |
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June 25 1928
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The Big Tiger, Paul "Tank" Younger!
Paul "Tank" Younger was born on this date in 1928. |
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February 23 1929
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The first Black Yankee, Elston Howard. . .
*Elston Howard was born on this date in 1929. |
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August 14 1929
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The "Left Hook" Dick Tiger!
*On this date in 1929, Dick Tiger was born. |
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January 31 1931
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Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks!
*Ernie Banks was born on this date in 1931. |
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May 6 1931
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Willie Mays, one of baseballs' best!
*Willie Mays was born on this date in 1931. |
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July 1 1931
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Black women are changing pro basketball!
On this date, we explore African-American women and professional basketball. |
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May 8 1932
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Sonny Liston, the "Left Hook"
Sonny Liston, an African-American boxer, was born on this date in 1932. |
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May 13 1933
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John Roseboro, Dodger Blue personified
On this date in 1933, John Roseboro, an outstanding African-American baseball player, was born in Ashland, OH. |
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February 5 1934
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Hank Aaron, one of baseball's best
*On this date in 1934, Hank Aaron was born. |
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February 12 1934
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The minister of defense, Basketball's Bill Russell!
*Bill Russell was born on this date in 1934. |
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August 18 1934
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Roberto Clemente was more than a ball player . . .
*On this date in 1934, Roberto Clemente was born. |
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January 4 1935
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Floyd Paterson, a boxer and gentleman!
*Floyd Patterson was born on this date in 1935. |
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January 5 1935
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Baseballs Earl Battey, a player and much more!
*On this date in 1935, Earl Battey was born. |
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May 25 1935
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"Cookie" Gilchrist, an athlete with principles!
"Cookie" Gilchrist was born on this date in 1935. |
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July 14 1935
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Baseball's Earl Francis pitched well for the Pirates!
Earl Francis was born on this date in 1935. |
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September 27 1935
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Mamie "Peanut" Johnson, a strong right arm and a strong Black woman
Mamie Johnson was born on this date in 1935. |
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October 2 1935
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First in space, Robert Lawrence.
Robert H. |
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November 9 1935
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Strike Three…...Bob Gibson!
*Bob Gibson was born on this date in 1935. |
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August 4 1936
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A stunning victory at the Olympic games!
*On this date in 1936, “the most daring move seen in track” happened at the Olympic games. |
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August 6 1936
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The Wake Robin Golf Club founded!
*On this date in 1936, the Wake Robin Golf Club of Washington, D. |
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August 21 1936
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Wilt Chamberlain was a basketball icon. . .
This date marks the birth of Wilt Chamberlain in 1936. |
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June 22 1938
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Joe Louis gets redemption from Max Schmeling!
On this date in 1938, Joe Louis knocked out Max Schmeling in a rematch of an earlier fight that Louis had lost. |
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September 30 1938
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The thrill of the game, those Baltimore Elite Giants!
This date in 1938 celebrates the establishment of the Baltimore Elite Giants baseball team. |
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November 24 1938
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One of basketballs best, the Big "O" Oscar Robertson!
*Oscar Robertson was born on this date in 1938. |
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March 28 1939
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Harlem Ren's win World Championship!
*On this date in 1939, the "Harlem Rens" became the first all Black pro basketball team to win a World Championship. |
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May 9 1939
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Ralph Boston, athlete and much more!
Ralph Harold Boston was born on this date in 1939 in Laurel MS. |
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December 14 1939
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The "Elmira Express," Ernie Davis.
*Ernie Davis was born on this date in 1939 in New Salem, Pennsylvania. |
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June 23 1940
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Wilma Rudolph, Hall of Fame sprinter . . .
On this date in 1940, Wilma Glodean Rudolph was born. |
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July 29 1940
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Professional tennis integrates!
On this date in 1940, American professional tennis integrated for the first time. |
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September 10 1940
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From Grambling to the NFL, Buck Buchanan!
*Junious (Buck) Buchanan was born on this date in 1940. |
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September 21 1940
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Minnesota's first collegiate black quarterback, Sandy Stephens!
*Sandy Stephens was born on this date in 1940. |
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October 23 1940
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Pelé, Soccer's main man!
Pelé was born on this date in 1940. |
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March 6 1941
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From Oakland to Pittsburgh, Willie Stargell
*On this date in 1941, Willie Stargell was born. |
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January 17 1942
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Muhammad Ali, one of the best boxers ever.
*On this dates Registry we mark the birth of Muhammad Ali in 1942. |
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May 24 1943
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"Happy" Hairston, a L.A. Laker and a Man
The birth of Harold “Happy” Hairston in 1943 is celebrated on this date. |
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June 8 1943
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Willie Davenport, Athlete and much more!
Willie Davenport was born on this date in 1943. |
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July 10 1943
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Arthur Ashe, an athlete with character. .
Arthur Ashe was born on this date in 1943. |
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December 4 1943
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Baseball commissioner OK's signing of blacks.
*On this date in 1943, (then) Major League Baseball Commissioner Kenisaw Landis began the integration of professional baseball. |
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February 28 1946
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The Indianapolis Clowns, a special black baseball team!
The Indianapolis Clowns, a special black baseball team!
February 28
Clowns Cap
*This date in 1946 celebrates the start of the Indianapolis Clowns baseball organization. |
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March 15 1946
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He combined athletic power and speed, Bobby Bonds!
*Bobby Bonds was born on this date in 1946. |
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May 18 1946
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Reggie Jackson, "Mr. October"!
Reggie Jackson was born on this date in 1946. |
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April 15 1947
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Major League baseball breaks the color barrier!
On this date in 1947, the first Black man played in a major league baseball game. |
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April 16 1947
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Mr. Basketball and much more, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born on this date in 1947. |
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July 5 1947
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Baseball's American League integrates
This date in 1947 marks the integration of baseball’s American League. |
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July 9 1947
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O.J. Simpson; what goes up, must come down!
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March 11 1948
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1st Black plays in an American tennis indoor tournament
*On this date in 1948 the first African-American played in a United States Indoor Lawn Tennis Association tournament. |
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September 10 1948
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Bob Lanier, a true man on and off the court!
Bob Lanier was born on this date in 1948. |
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July 8 1949
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N.Y. Giants baseball integrates!
On this date in 1949, two years after playing his first game with the St. |
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February 17 1950
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The NBA, African Americans love this game!
*Professional Basketball is entering its All-Star break and on this date we look at its black history. |
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April 18 1950
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Braves baseball integrates!
On this date in 1950, the (then) Boston Braves baseball team integrated. |
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May 19 1950
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Rod Milburn, talented athlete and much more!
Rod Milburn was born on this date in 1950. |
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October 31 1950
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First Black plays in NBA!
On this date in 1950, Earl Lloyd became the first African-American to play in an NBA game. |
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November 15 1950
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First Black signs American professional hockey contract!
*On this date in 1950, the first black American signed a professional hockey contract. |
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December 29 1950
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Joe Gilliam Jr. Had athletic leadership skills.
*On this date in 1950 Joe Gilliam Jr. |
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May 1 1951
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Chicago White Sox baseball integrates!
On this date in 1951, Orestes ("Minnie") Minoso became the first Black Chicago White Sox player. |
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October 3 1951
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Minnesota's best athlete, Dave Winfield.
Dave Winfield, an African-American athlete and an administrator and corporate executive, was born on this date in 1951. |
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October 20 1951
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Racial flareup in college football game!
On this date in 1951, a racial incident of, during the college football game between Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State) and Drake University. |
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April 16 1952
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Peter Westbrook, one of fencings best.
Peter Westbrook was born on this date in 1952. |
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September 13 1953
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Baseball's Phildelphia Athletics integrate!
On this date in 1953,Former Homestead Grays pitcher Bob Trice integrated the (then) Philadelphia Athletics as a pitcher. |
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September 14 1953
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Chicago Cubs integrate!
*The Chicago Cubs baseball team integrated for the first time on this date in 1953. |
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