Trailblazers on the Field
Which baseball legend became the first Black player in the Major League Baseball in 1947.
Jackie Robinson
This six time NBA Champion and five time MVP is considered the greatest basketball player of all time.
Michael Jordan
This woman became the first Black head coach in the WNBA and later led the South Carolina Gamecocks to an NCAA title
Dawn Staley
In 1997, this golfer became the first Black player to win the Masters, changing the sport forever.
Tiger Woods
LeBron James
Who was the sprinter that won four gold medals at the 1936 olympics?
Jesse Owens
This boxing icon, nicknamed " The Greatest ", was known as much for his activism as his dominance in the ring.
Muhammad Ali
John Thompson
This NFL quarterback became the first Black QB to start and win a Super Bowl in 1988.
Doug Williams
This former NFL quarterback won four Super Bowls and two MVPs, becoming one of the greatest of all time
Joe Montana
Who was the first Black quarterback to start in a Super Bowl, leading Washington to victory in 1988?
Doug Williams
The only ever athlete to ever win an Olympic gold medal in both the 100m and 200m sprints twice in a row.
Usain Bolt
This coach became the first Black head coach to win a Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts in 2007.
Tony Dungy
In 2014, this NBA team owner became the first Black majority owner of an NBA franchise.
Michael Jordan
The only Black MLB player to win three MVP awards in the 1950's, he broke records as an all-time great hitter
Willie Mays
Who was the first Black woman to win a Grand Slam title in tennis?
Althea Gibson
This five time Olympic gold medalist is considered the most decorated gymnast of all time.
Simone Biles
The first Black manager to win a World Series, doing so with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1992
Cito Gatson
This tennis player became the first Black man to win a grand slam title in 1968
Arthur Ashe
This WNBA star led her team to four championships and won three MVP awards making her one of the best league history
Lisa Leslie
Who was the first Black golfer to play in the Masters Tournament in 1975?
Lee Elder
This running back, known as "Sweetness", was one of the greatest to ever play in the NFL
Walter Payton
In 1996, this Texas Western coach became the first to win an NCAA basketball title with an all-Black starting lineup.
Don Haskins
Jen Welter
This hockey player became the first Black captain to win the Stanley Cup in 2023 with the Vegas Golden Knights
Mark Stone