Black History Month Sports Trivia

Who became the first Black majority owner of an NBA team?

Which female gymnast is the most decorated in history, winning multiple Olympic and World Championship medals?

Which boxer was known as "The Greatest" and refused to fight in the Vietnam War?

Which track and field star won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, defying Adolf Hitler’s racist beliefs?

Which NFL player famously took a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice?

Which NBA star, known for his "Mamba Mentality," tragically passed away in 2020?

Which legendary soccer player, known as "The Black Pearl," won three World Cups with Brazil?

Who was the first Black driver to win a race in NASCAR’s top series?

Which sprinter was the first to be nicknamed "the fastest man alive"?

Who was the first Black athlete to play Major League Baseball (MLB)?

Which Black female athlete won four Olympic gold medals in gymnastics?

Which Black tennis player has won the most Grand Slam singles titles?

Which boxing champion had an undefeated 50-0 record before retiring?

Who was the first Black woman to win a Grand Slam title in tennis?

Which WNBA star is known for her activism and advocacy for social justice?

Which NBA player was the first to score 100 points in a single game?

Who was the first Black golfer to win the Masters Tournament?

Which legendary basketball player became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer in 2023?

Which basketball legend won 11 NBA championships with the Boston Celtics, becoming a trailblazing player-coach?

Who was the first Black wrestler to win a WWE Championship?