African American Athletes

Question 1

Who was the first African American to play in major league baseball?

Accepted Answer

Jackie Robinson

Question 2

This women's NBA star is a three-time MVP and a four-time Olympic gold medal winner.

Accepted Answer

Lisa Leslie

Question 3

Which track and field star won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany?

Accepted Answer

Jesse Owens

Question 4

Though he did not actually enter the NFL, he was the first African American be drafted by NFL.

Accepted Answer

George Taliaferro

Question 5

1995: She became the first female athlete to have an athletic shoe names after her.

Accepted Answer

Sheryl Swoopes

Question 6

This boxer won a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics and refused to be drafted in the Vietnam War.

Accepted Answer

Muhammad Ali

Question 7

1966: Bill Russell became the first African American to coach -

Accepted Answer

an NBA team

Question 8

Who was the first African American woman to compete in the World Tennis Tour?

Accepted Answer

Althea Gibson

Question 9

2002: This woman was the first African American to win a gold medal at a winter olympics.

Accepted Answer

Vonetta Flowers

Question 10

Fritz Pollard was the first African American head coach in the -

Accepted Answer

NFL

Question 11

2012 Olympics: First African American female gymnast to win individual all around.

Accepted Answer

Gabby Douglas

Question 12

In 1948, at age 42, this pitcher was the oldest rookie to enter major league baseball.

Accepted Answer

Satchel Paige

Question 13

1899: Marshall "Major" Taylor became the first African American -

Accepted Answer

world cycling champion

Question 14

He is the Cavaliers' all-time scoring leader and is regarded as one of the greatest NBA players

Accepted Answer

LeBron James

Question 15

This tennis star has 39 grand slam titles, which ranks her 3rd in recent history.

Accepted Answer

Serena Williams

Question 16

This track and field star was named Sports Illustrated for Women's top athlete of 20th century.

Accepted Answer

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Question 17

1950: He was the 1st African American to play in the NBA.

Accepted Answer

Earl Lloyd

Question 18

Simone Manuel: first African American woman to win an individual medal in this Olympic event.

Accepted Answer

swimming

Question 19

1961: He was the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy.

Accepted Answer

Ernie Davis

Question 20

Who was the first African American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Game?

Accepted Answer

Wilma Rudolph

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