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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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 …
