Inspirational African American Athletes

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

This athlete has the most catches in NFL History

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Who is this Hall of Fame running back?

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

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

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

This man became the first black manager in MLB History.

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

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

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

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

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

Who is this professional Basketball player?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who is this famous boxer?

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

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

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

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