Earl Lloyd
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Earl Lloyd was an American professional basketball player who is widely regarded as a pioneer in the sport. He was the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Lloyd was born in Alexandria, Virginia in 1928 and was a standout athlete in high school, playing both basketball and football. Lloyd attended West Virginia State College, where he

Earl Lloyd was an American professional basketball player who is widely regarded as a pioneer in the sport. He was the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Lloyd was born in Alexandria, Virginia in 1928 and was a standout athlete in high school, playing both basketball and football. Lloyd attended West Virginia State College, where he

Career Stats

NBA 1951-1960

Points

4,682

Assists

810

Rebounds

3,609

PPG

8.4

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Career Timeline

1951

Washington Capitols (NBA)

Player

1953-1958

Syracuse Nationals (NBA)

Player

1959-1960

Detroit Pistons (NBA)

Player

1972-1973

Detroit Pistons (NBA)

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