Inspirational African American Athletes

This man became the first black manager in MLB History.

Which athlete broke the color barrier in professional golf after being a boxer?

This 6 time olympic medalist in Track and Field overcame asthma all throughout her/his career.

This man played in both Professional Football and Baseball inspiring future athletes to be multisport athletes.

Who is this famous boxer?

Who is this Hall of Fame running back?

This athlete passed Babe Ruth as the all time homerun leader in Baseball. (He recently passed away this year).

This Basketball Athlete has won the most NBA titles ever with 11.

This athlete has the most catches in NFL History

Who was the first african american quarterback to win the SuperBowl?

This woman was a 3 time WNBA MVP and a 2 time WNBA champion.

Who is this?

This Baseball player is the all time leader in Home Runs however is surrounded by controversy due to his PED use.

This HOF basketball player won 5 NBA championships. He recently passed away tragically in a helicopter accident.

This man changed the World of golf winning 14 major tournaments.

This famous Baseball player who wore the number 42 broke the color barrier and was an all time great.

This person became the first black athlete to win an individual gold medal at the winter olympics.

This man became the first black athlete to ever play professional Hockey breaking the NHL color barrier.

This athlete became the first black athlete to ever compete in U.S. Tennis National Championships.

This athlete may be the most famous boxer of all time speaking out against injustice whenever he felt the need to.

Who is this professional Basketball player?

This famous Basketball player set a record by scoring 100 points in a single NBA game.

Venus Williams and Serena Williams are sisters and both were Tennis stars

With 4 olympic gold medals, and 19 world championship wins she is one of the best in gymnastics of all time.

This athlete now has an award named after them that goes to the top Track and Field athlete.