Today would have been Nat Clifton’s 103rd birthday. Time to celebrate his incredible legacy and importance. On April 25, 1950, the New York Knicks purchased the contract of Nat “Sweetwater” …
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NBAVintage Basketball
75 Years Ago Today, Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton Became the First Black Player To Sign An NBA Contract
by Len Werleby Len WerleOn this day 75 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 …
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NBAStoriesVintage Basketball
Before Black Players Were Allowed To Play In The NBA, The Harlem Globetrotters Beat The NBA Champion Lakers In A Game
by Len Werleby Len WerleBefore Black Players Were Allowed To Play In The NBA, The Harlem Globetrotters Beat The NBA Champion Lakers In A Game Before Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd and Nat “Sweetwater’’ …
