Black Athletes Who Changed the Game
She revolutionized women’s tennis with her power and dominance, winning 23 Grand Slam singles titles.
Who is Serena Williams
This golfer broke barriers by becoming the first Black golfer to win the Masters Tournament in 1997.
Who is Tiger Woods.
The annual football rivalry game between Alabama State University and Alabama A&M. What is it called?
What is Magic City Classic.
This gymnast became the most decorated gymnast in Olympic history.
Who is Simone Biles.
When was Alabama State first NCAA tournament?
What is 2025.
This WNBA and Olympic basketball star became a leading voice for social justice and later coached South Carolina to multiple national championships.
Who is Dawn Staley.
This athlete’s partnership with Nike in 1984 reshaped athlete endorsement power and shifted basketball shoes into global fashion culture.
Who is Michael Jordan.
This Hall of Fame coach led Grambling State University for 41 seasons, winning 14 SWAC championships and mentoring NFL stars.
Who is Eddie Robinson.
At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, this boxing legend lit the Olympic torch, creating one of the most emotional moments in Olympic history.
Muhammad Ali
Known as “Prime Time,” this two-sport athlete played in both a Super Bowl and a World Series.
Who is Deion Sanders.
This NFL quarterback helped redefine dual-threat quarterbacks and won the 2015 MVP award.
Who is Cam Newton
This sports agent changed athlete business power by negotiating groundbreaking contracts for NBA and NFL stars and later founded Klutch Sports Group.
Who is Rich Paul.
This league showcased Black baseball talent before integration.
What are the Negro Leagues?
He won gold in both the 100m and 200m at three consecutive Olympics.
Who is Usain Bolt?
She led South Carolina to a national title and later became WNBA MVP.
Who is A’ja Wilson?
She became the first woman to dunk in a WNBA game.
Who is Lisa Leslie?
Known as “Prime Time,” this two-sport athlete played in both a Super Bowl and a World Series.
Who is Deion Sanders.
This 1968 Olympic protest involved two U.S. athletes raising their fists during the medal ceremony.
What is the Black Power Salute?
This 1992 Olympic basketball team was known as the “Dream Team.”
Who is the U.S. Men’s Basketball Team?
This NFL wide receiver attended Mississippi Valley State University and is considered the greatest receiver of all time, holding multiple NFL records.
Who is Jerry Rice.
This NFL defensive lineman became one of the most feared pass rushers ever and later won a Super Bowl MVP as a defensive player in 2001.
Who is Ray Lewis.
This Alabama State head football coach led the Hornets to SWAC championships in 1991?
Who is Houston Markham
This NBA player’s “More Than an Athlete” movement emphasized education, voting rights, and athlete activism.
Who is LeBron James
This Olympic sprinter’s long painted nails, bold fashion, and record-breaking speed made her a cultural icon of the late 1980s.
Who is Flo Jo.
This Alabama State head football coach led the Hornets to the 2004 SWAC Championship?
Who is Charles Coe.