Nat Clifton
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Nat Clifton was a professional basketball player who had a successful career in the NBA. He was one of the first African-American players to break the color barrier in the league. Clifton was born in Florida and attended Xavier University of Louisiana. He was drafted by the New York Knicks in 1950 and played with them until 1958. Clifton was known

Nat Clifton was a professional basketball player who had a successful career in the NBA. He was one of the first African-American players to break the color barrier in the league. Clifton was born in Florida and attended Xavier University of Louisiana. He was drafted by the New York Knicks in 1950 and played with them until 1958. Clifton was known

Career Stats

NBA 1951-1958

Points

5,444

Assists

1,367

Rebounds

4,469

PPG

10.0

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Career Timeline

1951-1957

New York Knicks (NBA)

Player

1958

Detroit Pistons (NBA)

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