Pioneers of Black Sports History

Who was the first Black golfer to enter the PGA Tour?

• Tiger Woods

• Charlie Sifford

• Joe Louis

• Althea Gibson

In what year did Charlie Sifford enter the PGA Tour?

• 1952

• 1961

• 1956

• 1966

How many professional wins did Charlie Sifford achieve in his career?

• 11

• 22

• 50

• 422

Who invited Charlie Sifford to enter the PGA-sponsored Phoenix Open in 1952?

• Tiger Woods

• Althea Gibson

• Joe Louis

• Bill Russell

Althea Gibson was the first African American to win a Grand Slam title in which year?

• 1956

• 1957

• 1958

• 1961

How many Grand Slam wins did Althea Gibson achieve in her career?

• 6

• 11

• 22

• 50

Which Grand Slam title did Althea Gibson win first?

• Wimbledon

• U.S. Nationals

• French Championships

• Australian Open

Who was the first Black coach in the NBA?

• Michael Jordan

• Bill Russell

• Charlie Sifford

• Joe Louis

How many NBA championships did Bill Russell win as a player?

• 5

• 8

• 11

• 13

In what year did Bill Russell become the first Black coach in the NBA?

• 1956

• 1961

• 1966

• 1980