Trailblazers
Who was the first Black athlete to play Major League Baseball?
Jackie Robinson
This Chicago Bulls star wore number 23
Michael Jordan
This running back was nicknamed “Sweetness.”
Walter Payton
This sprinter is known as the fastest man alive
Usain Bolt
What sport did Jackie Robinson play?
Baseball
Who broke the color barrier in the NBA in 1950?
Earl Lloyd
She is considered one of the greatest women’s basketball players ever.
Lisa Leslie
This quarterback won 7 Super Bowls and played for the Patriots and Bucs.
Tom Brady
She has won more Olympic medals than any other gymnast.
Simone Biles
What sport uses a hoop and a basketball?
Basketball
Who was the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal?
Alice Coachman
This player was nicknamed “King James.”
LeBron James
He is one of the fastest players in NFL history and played baseball too.
Bo Jackson
This runner won four gold medals in one Olympics in 1936.
Jesse Owens
What month is Black History Month?
February
Who was the first Black head coach to win a Super Bowl?
Tony Dungy
– He is famous for his skyhook shot.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
This Hall of Famer was known as “Prime Time.”
Deion Sanders
This Olympic boxer later became a world-famous activist.
Muhammad Ali
True or False: Black athletes helped change rules and opportunities in sports.
True
Who was the first Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl?
Doug Williams
This WNBA star was the league’s first dunker.
Lisa Leslie
He became the NFL’s all-time rushing leader.
Emmitt Smith
She dominates tennis and has won multiple Olympic gold medals.
Serena Williams
Why is learning Black sports history important?
It teaches perseverance, equality, and leadership