Olympics
In 1936, he won the gold at the 100 m dash, upsetting Hitler and becoming an American icon
Who is Jesse Owens?
In 1910, this African American boxer defeated James Jeffries in the "Fight of the Century" to become the Heavyweight Champion of the World
Who is Jack Johnson?
This African American boxer fused together the Civil Rights and Anti-War Movements after refusing to fight in the Vietnam War
Who is Muhammad Ali?
On April 8, 1974 this African American slugger beat Babe Ruth's record for the most career homeruns in MLB History
Who is Hank Aaron?
The movie 42 tells the story of this man, who became the man to break MLB's color barrier
Who is Jackie Robinson?
In 1960, she won the 100 m, 200 m and 400 m races and forced her hometown to host an integrated parade for her
Who is Wilma Rudolph?
This African American boxer became the most beloved African American athlete of all time after defeating a German boxer prior to WW2
Who is Joe Louis?
BONUS: In 2016, this African American Quarterback set off a firestorm after kneeling during the American National Anthem in protest of police brutality
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
This star Celtics player became the first African American Head Coach in the NBA
Who is Bill Russell?
This man became known as the Ultimate Endorsement Man, after signing mega deals with companies like Nike and starring in Space Jam
Who is Michael Jordan?
At the 1968 Olympics, these athletes became pariahs in the United States after protesting during the American National Anthem?
Who are Tommie Smith and John Carlos?
This sport was the first major sport that African Americans became involved in, with 13 of 14 participants at an event in 1875 being African American
What is Horse Racing?
This star African American football player tried to help other African Americans financially by helping to create the Black Economic Union
Who is Jim Brown?
These two African Americans became the first African American woman and African American Man to win Wimbledon respectively
Who are Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe?
Who is O.J. Simpson?
Overshadowed by another Black runner at the 1936 Olympics, he won the 800 m race
Who is John Woodruff?
This man was the first African American All American in College Football
Who is Fritz Pollard?
In the 1970s, Kurt Flood was traded to the Phillies and challenged this MLB rule, but ultimately lost in court
What is the Reserve Clause?
In Fall 1970, the performance of this USC Running Back lead the University of Alabama to integrate their football program
Who is Randall Cunningham?
BONUS: This pair of tennis playing sisters helped pioneer the role of the African American female athlete in receiving endorsements
Who are the Williams sisters?
BONUS: In 1948, she became the first African American woman to win a Gold medal (not included in the documentary)
Who is Alice Coachman?
This African American man won the Kentucky Derby three times
Who is Issac Murphy?
The PGA's Caucasian Clause was repealed in 1961, two years after granting membership to this African American golfer
Who is Charlie Sifford?
In 1974, this African American became the first African American manager in MLB History
Who is Frank Robinson?
When he entered the NBA, he brought with him the concept of street ball into the league
Who is Julius Irving?