As of 2009 opening day rosters approximately 65% of NFL players are African-American, which includes players of "mixed-race" background as well as Samoan and Polynesian decent.
There number of the professional black athletes is in the tens of thousands. Most of the athletes disciplines is dominated by the black athletes from different parts of the globe.
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A lot to a little.
In the 2012 U.S. Olympic team, approximately 20% of the athletes identified as black. This representation reflected a diverse group of athletes across various sports, particularly in events like track and field and basketball, where black athletes have historically excelled. The percentage can vary by sport, but overall, the 2012 team showcased significant diversity.
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out of all male athletes only 0.45% make it to professional leagues and 93% of males attempt to play a sport in a leaughe of some level at least once
Blacks make up 12% of the total US population. >1% of NHL 8% of MLB 65% of NFL (including mixed race) 80% of NBA
college: 84%professional: 78%
In the 1980s, approximately 60-70% of NFL players were Black. This significant representation reflected the increasing presence and impact of Black athletes in professional football during that era. The trend has continued to evolve, with the percentage of Black players in the league remaining high in subsequent decades.
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somewhere between 0 and 2 percent I'd say. 1.3 percent of all Americans are professional athletes.
Professional refers to somebody who earns a living by doing something, therefore only sponsored athletes are professional. The majority of athletes aren't professional.