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76 Years Ago Today, Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton Became the First Black Player To Sign An NBA Contract
On this day 76 years ago, the sports world witnessed a groundbreaking moment in history. On April 25, 1950, the New York Knicks purchased the contract of Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton …
