The stories and legacies of Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper and Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton have been woven into the fabric of the NBA.

Three-quarters of a century ago, the NBA witnessed the debut of a pioneer credited as a “truly historic figure in American ...

Debut Games. On October 31, 1950, Earl Lloyd stepped onto the court and into history as the first Black player to play in an NBA game, becoming a Pioneer in the NBA.

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - On Oct. 31, 1950, Earl Lloyd became the first African American to play in an NBA game. Lloyd was a ...

1950: Sol Levy, an NBA referee from 1948-51, faced seven criminal counts related to fixing games during the 1950-51 season, ...