Earl Lloyd By: Hailey Boisvert

By HAILEYBHORSE

  • Breaking the Racial Barrier

    • He was the first African American to play in the NBA.
    • On October 31st 1950, he broke the racial barrier when he played in the NBA. A game between the Washington Capitals versus the Rochester Royals.

  • College Basketball

    College Basketball
    • He played at West Virginia State College and won two Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Conference and Tournament Championships. He was names All-Conference for three years straight from 1948-1950

  • NBA

    NBA
    • Earl Lloyd was drafted to the NBA to play for the Washington Capitols. He was the first African American person to play in the NBA. He made a huge difference for not only his community, but for the whole world. He allowed people to start believing in themselves.

  • Army Time

    Army Time
    • Earl Lloyd was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1951, for a year. While there, he played basketball and was recognized as one of the greatest players. He won four U.S. Army basketball titles. He returned to the NBA in 1952.

  • Ending his Career

    Ending his Career
    • Earl Lloyd ended his career with the Detroit Pistons from 1958 to 1960. Throughout his professional career, he played in over 560 games in nine seasons and averaged 8.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. This was very impressive and inspiring for everyone watching.

  • Coaching

    Coaching
    • 1960, Lloyd became an assistant coach and scout for the Detroit Pistons. As a scout, he helped draft Bailey Howell to the NBA. He served as the NBA’s first non-playing coach with the Pistons from 1971 to 1973.

  • Citations

    1. “Earl Francis Lloyd's Biography.” The HistoryMakers, 17 Mar. 2007, https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/earl-francis-lloyd-41.
    2. “Earl Lloyd – Basketball Trailblazer.” West Virginia State University - Earl Lloyd, http://www.wvstateu.edu/About/History-and-Traditions/Earl-Lloyd.aspx.