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The first person who played in an NBA game was Earl Lloyd

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Sheryl Swoops was the first player signed. Penny Toler was the first one to score a point.

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Earl Loyd was the first to play on Oct. 31st 1950. He played for the Washington Capitols.

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hakeem olajuwon

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I think it was Earl Lloyd

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