October 31
On October 31 1950, Earl Lloyd became the first African American to play in the NBA.
In 1950, Washington Capitols player Earl Lloyd stepped onto the court against the Rochester Royals, becoming the first African American to play in the NBA. Lloyd went on to play nine seasons in the NBA before retiring. In 2003, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Lloyd died in 2015.
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