Impacts/Barriers Broken
Who was the First African American person to sign an NBA contract
What is Nat clifton
Were the African American players playing poorly against the white teams
What is no
Who was the first ever African American Player to be introduced into the Hall of fame
What is Charles Cooper
When was charles cooper enshired in the hall of fame
What is 1977
What was one impact Charles Cooper and Nat Clifton made to end segregation in sports
What is they influenced public opinion by normalizing integration in front of large audiences.
What were the main backlashes these players faced?
(hint: name three)
What is Racism, intense expectations, and pressure
Who was the first-ever African American Player to sign an NBA contract
What is Charles Cooper
Name one player who looked up to Nat Clifton
What is Oscar Robertson or Karl Anthony Towns
In what years did they end segregation in sports
What is 1940-1950
Were black players given opportunities once they got to the NBA
What is no
What team did Charles Cooper play for in the NBA, and what team did Nat Clifton play for in the NBA?
what is
Boston celtics: charles cooper
New York Knicks: Nat Clifton
How many games did Charles Cooper lead the Rens to win in a row?
What is 88