Athletes and Black History Month

This athlete turned pro at 14 and went on to be the most accomplished athlete in their sport.

The first black player in the National Hockey League was Willie O'Ree. What NHL team did he play his first game for?

Gail Devers overcame Graves’ Disease & won Gold in the 100m in '92 & '96 after having what body part almost amputated?

Which African American basketball star became the first woman to historically dunk during a professional game in 2002?

The First African American NFL Head Coach to win a Super Bowl was this person

Who was the first Black starting Quarterback in a Super Bowl?

This Boxing Activist was quoted as saying "Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth."

In 1980 Willie Davenport and Jeff Gadley were the first two Black athletes to participate in what Winter Olympic Sport?

Before the Williams Sisters, this person became the first black woman to play at the US Nationals in 1950. Who was she?

This jockey's 19 year career included 3 Kentucky Derby wins. Every year he won at least a third of races.

This NFL Star Running Back was also an All American LaCrosse player in college. Who was he?

Jackie Robinson was the first black player to play in Major League Baseball. What year did he break the color barrier?

Which track and field star was the first athlete to win four gold medals in an Olympic Games?

This mostly black skilled group of basketball players were known for on-court comedy, trick shots & dribbling trickery

This baseball player finished his career with 755 Home Runs, at the time the highest total in Major League history?