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Chuck Cooper. Charles Henry Cooper (September 29, 1926 – February 5, 1984) was an American professional basketball player. Cooper played college basketball for Duquesne University and was named an All-American. He was the first African-American to play in a college basketball game south of the Mason-Dixon line.
Aug 26, 2021 · Learn about Chuck Cooper, the All-American forward from Duquesne University who broke the NBA's color barrier in 1950. Find out how he played for the Boston Celtics, faced racism on the road and was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Sep 6, 2019 · Chuck Cooper, who joined the Boston Celtics in 1950, was honored by basketball legends from different eras at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He was selected by the Early African-American Pioneers Committee, which also recognized other trailblazers of the game.
Sep 6, 2019 · Take a look back at the legendary career of Chuck Cooper as he is inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame! Subscribe to the NBA: http://bit.ly/2rCglzY For news, stories ...
On April 25, 1950, Charles “Chuck” Cooper made history when he became the first African-American player to be drafted by an NBA team. The Boston Celtics, led by influential owner Walter Brown and his persuasive sidekick Red Auerbach, selected Cooper with the 13th overall pick in the second round.
Apr 25, 2020 · The shooting guard from Pittsburgh was an All-American selection at college and the first black player drafted in the NBA, selected by the Boston Celtics.
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