Chuck Cooper (basketball) - Wikipedia
WEBCharles Henry Cooper (September 29, 1926 – February 5, 1984) was an American professional basketball player. Cooper played college basketball for Duquesne University and was named an All-American. He was the first African-American to play in a college basketball game south of the Mason-Dixon line.
The everlasting legacy of Charles 'Chuck' Cooper, the first Black ... - NBA
WEBFeb 10, 2021 · The everlasting legacy of Charles 'Chuck' Cooper, the first Black player drafted in the NBA | Sporting News Canada. Scott Rafferty. 02-10-2021 • 6 min read. When the Boston Celtics selected...
Chuck Cooper - Basketball-Reference.com
WEBChuck Cooper Overview. Checkout the latest stats of Chuck Cooper. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com.
African-American Pioneer Chuck Cooper's Hall of Fame ... - NBA.com
WEBSep 6, 2019 · 2019 Hall of Fame. African-American Pioneer Chuck Cooper's Hall of Fame induction draws support across all eras. In 1950, Cooper was the first black player drafted into the NBA. Steve...
Chuck Cooper becomes first African American selected in NBA draft - HISTORY
WEBAug 26, 2021 · On April 25, 1950, the Boston Celtics make Chuck Cooper, an All-American forward from Duquesne University, the first African American picked in NBA draft. With the selection, the first pick...
Chuck Cooper | Hall of Fame Career Retrospective - YouTube
WEBSep 6, 2019 · Take a look back at the legendary career of Chuck Cooper as he is inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame! Subscribe to the NBA: http://bit.ly/2rCglzY For news, stories...
Charles "Chuck" Cooper - Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of …
WEBOn April 25, 1950, Charles “Chuck” Cooper made history when he became the first African-American player to be drafted by an NBA team. The Boston Celtics, led by influential owner Walter Brown and his persuasive sidekick Red Auerbach, selected Cooper with the 13th overall pick in the second round.
Top Moments: Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper, Nat Clifton blaze new path in NBA
WEBSep 14, 2021 · History. Top Moments: Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper, Nat Clifton blaze new path in NBA. As the first African-American players in the NBA, the roles that Cooper, Clifton and Lloyd served went...
The Q&A: Chuck Cooper III on the Celtics' historic draft of ... - NBA.com
WEBApril 25, 2020 11:03 AM. Today marks the 70th anniversary of one of the most influential NBA Drafts in league history as Chuck Cooper became the first African-American player drafted,...
Chuck Cooper and the Little-Known History of the NBA's First …
WEBApr 3, 2015 · Cooper played only six seasons in the NBA, averaging 6.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for his career. After leaving the league, Cooper focused on his education, receiving a master's...
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