Adversities
Why did fans not like him?
He was black
What is Earl known for?
He was one of the first black people in the NBA
What high school did he go to?
Parker-Gray High
What team did Earl Lloyd coach?
Detroit Pistons
How many games did Earl play?
560
How did Earl feel while in the NBA?
He felt scared because he was one of the only black people in a all white league.
What set Earl apart from the other black men that were drafted?
His NBA debut was before them.
Who told Earl to go to West Virginia?
Louis Randolph Johnson
What was the third team he played on?
Detroit Pistons
What was Earl's Career high points?
24pts
What problem did Earl face when travelling out of town to play?
Some hotels wouldn't let him stay there.
How was Earl's legacy honored?
He was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
When was Earl born?
April 3rd 1928
What team did he play for in college?
West Virginia
How many rebounds did Earl have?
6
Why was Earl forced to stop playing in the NBA for a couple of years?
What did Earl become after the NBA?
First black full time coach
What elementary did Earl go to?
Lyles Crouch
After the military what team did Earl go to?
Syracuse Nationals/Philadelphia 76ers
How many assists did Earl have?
1
Which game of Earl's career was he called a racial slur?
1st
Did Earl win a NBA championship?
Yes
Where was Earl born?
Jim Crow Virginia
Who drafted Earl?
Washington Capital?
How many points did Earl score?
8 pts