Black History Sports

Who was the first Black African American basketball player?

• Earl Lloyd

• Missouri Arledge

• George Gregory Jr

• Charles Cooper

When did Jackie Robinson become the first Black man to play in the National League?

• April 15, 1947

• April 20, 1947

• April 15, 1950

• April 20, 1950

Who is the first black major league baseball player?

• Jackie Robinson

• Larry Doby

• Weldy Walker

• Sammy Sosa

Who was the first African American to coach a professional sports team?

• Bill Russel

• Mike Tomlin

• Tony Dungy

• Art Shell

Who was the first Black African American Football player?

• Kenny Washington

• Fritz Pollard

• Bobby Marshall

• Wally Triplett

Why did Cassius Clay change his name to Muhammad Ali?

• He felt that Clay was a name leftover from his ancestors' slave owners.

• He converted from Islam to Christianity and wanted a Christian name.

• He lost too many boxing matches as Cassius Clay and wanted to start over.

• He hated his dad.

Who was the first Black MLB player?

• Althea Gibson

• Muhammad Ali

• Roberto Clemente

• Jackie Robinson

Who was the first African American woman to win a gold medal at the Olympics?

• Alice Coachman

• Wilma Rudolph

• Florence Griffith Joyner

• Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Which African American athlete broke the color barrier in professional tennis?

• Arthur Ashe

• Althea Gibson

• Serena Williams

• Venus Williams

Who was the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy?

• Ernie Davis

• Archie Griffin

• O.J. Simpson

• Herschel Walker