Category Black Athlete

Paul “Tank” Younger: NFL Trailblazer And First HBCU Graduate To Play In NFL

Paul “Tank” Younger was a trailblazer in the NFL. The first HBCU grad to play in the NFL, he was also the first Black player to play in a Pro Bowl. Click the link to learn more.

Katherine “Kittie” Knox: Trailblazing Cyclist Who Defied Societal Norms

Katherine “Kittie” Knox was a pioneer in the field of cycling, defying societal norms. Despite the racial and gender bias of the time, she achieved success and acclaim. Click the link to learn more.

Betcha’ Didn’t Know (BDK):  Black Tennis Phenom Althea Gibson Was Also A Golf Pro!

Althea Gibson played both tennis and golf competitively! Her accomplishments in the sport of golf are lesser-known. Click the link to learn more.

Lusia “Lucy” Smith: 1st Woman Drafted By The NBA

Lusia “Lucy” Smith was the first woman to be drafted by the NBA. Click the link to learn more.

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