Swink Black History Month - PE 2025

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

This tennis player was 1st to win NCAA Championship, Grand Slam Title, and 1st to represent the US in the Davis Cup.

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

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

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

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

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

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