On the night of October 31, 1950, Earl Lloyd, a forward with the Washington Capitols, became the first African-American to play in an NBA game. From that moment, Lloyd would forever change how ...

In honor of Black History Month, we are honoring 29 trailblazing athletes who shaped the professional sports world, broke barriers and left an indelible mark on the culture.

Virginia native Earl Lloyd became the first African American to in the NBA when he stepped on the hardwood for the Washington Capitols on October 31st, 1950. The game helped open doors for many ...