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In 1921 Fritz Pollard became the first African American head coach of the NFL. He coached the Akron Pros.
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1936 Summer Olympics
Jesse Owens shocked the world during the 1936 Summer Olympics by bringing home 4 Gold medals. -
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to break the color barrier in major league baseball. He was also the first African American to be inducted into the baseball Hall Of Fame.
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Althea Gibson became the first african American Tennis Player to win multiple National Titles.
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After a successful playing career with the celtics Bill Russell became the first African American to coach and NBA team in 1967. His own Celtics.
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Arthur Ashe was the first African American male to win the men's singles at the U.S. open, Australian open, and Wimbledon.
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Bo jackson became the first african american to become an all star in two professional american sports. Football in 1987 and baseball 1986.
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Mike Grier was the first U.S native and trained Black athlete to play in the NHL.
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In 2003 billionaire Bob Johnson became the first African American to own a Professional Basketball team.
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February 4, 2007 the world witnessed two African Americans face off in the supeerbowl for the first time in history. Also Tony Dungy became the first African American Coach to win a SuperBowl. Lovie Smith was the opposing coach.
