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Charles Follis becomes first black NFL player.
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Jack Johnson first black heavy weight boxing champion.
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Jackie ronbison was the first black player to play in the MLB
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Earl Lloyd becomes the first ever black player to play in the NBA.
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Willie O'Ree becomes the first black hockey player to play in the NHL.
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Jackie Robinson first black alhlete to be in the baseball Hall of Fame.
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Bill Russel wins an NBA record 11th championship
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Bill Russel First black player to be put into the Hall of Fame