As The First African-American Drafted Into The NBA, Chuck Cooper Changed Basketball Forever

In a smoky room during the 1950 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics selected a slick, ball-handling defender and relentless rebounder who changed the dynamics of the game. Duquesne University graduate Chuck Cooper, the 14th pick, and [...] The post As The First African-American Drafted Into The NBA, Chuck Cooper Changed Basketball Forever appeared first on The Mississippi Link.

As The First African-American Drafted Into The NBA, Chuck Cooper Changed Basketball Forever

In a smoky room during the 1950 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics selected a slick, ball-handling defender and relentless rebounder who changed the dynamics of the game. Duquesne University graduate Chuck Cooper, the 14th pick, and [...]

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