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Who was the first African American athlete to play two professional sports?
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Why are African Americans perceived to be better athletes?
Because they pretty much own everyone at the Olympics? And at pretty much every sport ever created. Do you even watch sports? Half if not more athletes are African-American if not African.
When were African Americans able to play sports with whites?
african americans were able to play sports with caucasion people in the 1950s,.
Was gabe perillo African American?
gabe was an italian american\ he was the countries #12 sports artist at the time of his ndeath. his son, gabe jr. a golden glove champion and retired NYPD sargeant, keeps his memory alive
How did the first African Americans in sports affect American history?
Jackie Robinson was the first black baseball player of the 20th century, which broke the color line so that other African Americans could play in the MLB. Michael Jordan, possibly the best player in NBA history turned the game into a popular sport.
What was Jackie Robinson famous for?
In 1947 Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball and was the first African American to play major league baseball. A member of the Brooklyn Dodgers, Robinson was the first African American to break a record in the Negro league and was one of the best African-American baseball players in history (even though in college, baseball had been his 'worst sport'). Robinson also won an NCAA Championship in the long jump at UCLA in 1940.
What is the name of a person who does sports for a living?
A Sportsman but it some people say it by the sport they do for example If someone played football you may call them a football player If someone was in the olypmics you may call them an athlete ect
Most professional sports played by 1 athlete?
2.
Who was the 1st African American to become the majority owner of a professional sports organization?
Robert L. Johnson
What name is given to a person who paid to take part in sports?
A paid athlete is consider a professional athlete.
Who was the first duel professional sports athlete in the Unted States?
Jim Torpe was the first duel sport athlete ...
What impact has the African American Athlete had?
A huge impact! African Americans are the best athletes! Just watch sports. More than half if the players in fball and ball are black! Its just genetics!
Percent of African Americans in professional sports?
10%
What has the author Harry Edwards written?
Harry Edwards has written: 'Sport in America' 'The revolt of the black athlete' -- subject(s): African American athletes, Negro athletes 'The struggle that must be' -- subject(s): African Americans, Biography, Social aspects of Sports, Sports
What does a sports athlete do?
a sports athlete is a person who only plays and cares about sports.
What is the phone number of the African American Sports Museum in Marietta Georgia?
The phone number of the African American Sports Museum is: 770-977-0938.
Who was the first African American on the cover of Sports Illustrated?
The first African-American on the cover of Sports Illustrated was Calvin Jones - September 27, 1954.
What is the difference between professional sports and amateur sports - what do these terms mean?
A Professional Athlete simply receives compensation (Payment) for any efforts whereas an amateur cannot accept any sort of compensation.
