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Who was the 1st African American elected to the boxing hall of fame?
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Who was the first African American elected to boxing hall of fame?
Joe Louis
Who was the first sa boxer to be elected to international boxing hall of fame?
as far as i can tell, brian mitchell is the only south African boxer in the ibhof.
Who and in what year was the first black player elected into the National Hall of Fame?
In 1962, Jackie Robinson became the first African American baseball player to be elected into the National Hall of Fame. He was also the very first African American player to play in the National Baseball league.
Who was the first African-American pitcher inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Satchel Paige for the Cleveland Indians in 1948.
What is the phone number of the African-American Hall Of Fame Museum in Peoria Illinois?
The phone number of the African-American Hall Of Fame Museum is: 309-497-2200.
When was Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame created?
Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame was created in 2009.
When was World Boxing Hall of Fame created?
World Boxing Hall of Fame was created in 1980.
Where is the African-American Hall Of Fame Museum in Peoria Illinois located?
The address of the African-American Hall Of Fame Museum is: 309 S Dusable St, Peoria, IL 61605-1843
What African American performer is in the country hall of fame?
cairrie unnderwood
Who was the first African American to achieve fame as a sculptress?
Edmonia Lewis
Where is the black hall of fame?
The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. features a Black American Hall of Fame. It highlights the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history.
Who is first Black player inducted into the baseball hall of fame from the American League?
The first African American elected to the Hall of Fame that played his entire career in the American League was Reggie Jackson who was elected in 1993. Other African Americans who played in the American League and were elected before Jackson: 1) Satchel Paige played six seasons with the Indians, Browns, and Athletics. He was elected in 1971. Paige made the Hall more for his time in the Negro Leagues than he did for his time in the American League.2) Frank Robinson played 10 seasons with the Orioles, Angels, and Indians. He was elected in 1982. However, he spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Cincinnati Reds.3) Ferguson Jenkins played eight seasons in the American League with the Red Sox and Rangers. He was elected in 1991. However, he is best known for winning 20+ games 6 consecutive seasons while pitching for the Chicago Cubs.
