Who was the first African American woman basketball player?
The first African American female basketball player to be drafted by the NBA was Lucy Harris in 1977. She was from New Orleans, Louisiana. Ms. Harris was also a silver medalist from the 1976 Olympics.
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Harlem Globetrotters
Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Rens They played from 1922 to 1948
Yes, the Harlem Globetrotters competed in the Olympics in Moscow in 1959. Wilt Chamberlain played on the team at the time, and he was the first Globetrotter to have his number retired.
The name of the all black basketball team that was formed by Abe Saperstein is the Harlem Globetrotters. When they first formed in 1926, they were called the Savoy Big Five. Some of the most famous players from the team include Wilt Chamberlain, Curly Neal, Marques Haynes, and Connie Hawkins.