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Willie Mays, center field slugger of the San Francisco Giants, connects with the 3,000th hit of his career a single to left-in second inning against Montreal on July 18, 1970, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Expos catcher John Bateman waits for pitch from teammate Mike Wegener. It never arrived. Umpire is Mel Steiner. Mays received the ball immediately at ceremony on the field. Photo credit: The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Willie Mays hits home run with record-breaking contract

February 20, 2024
By Mike Patton
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Western All-Star Shaquille O'Neal (32) of the Phoenix Suns and Western All-Star Kobe Bryant (24) of the Los Angeles Lakers share the MVP award after the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, in Phoenix. Photo credit: Ross D. Franklin, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Shaq and Kobe share an award

February 15, 2024
By Mike Patton
NABJ Black News & Views

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Photo credit: The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Bill Russell logs 50 rebounds in a game

February 8, 2024
By Mike Patton
NABJ Black News & Views

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. Photo credit: Ashley Landis, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record

February 7, 2024
By Mike Patton
NABJ Black News & Views

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) stands on the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in Washington. Photo credit: Nick Wass, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: James Harden comes through for the Rockets

January 31, 2024
By Mike Patton
NABJ Black News & Views

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Wilt Chamberlain is shown with trophy he received from the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Basketball Club in Philadelphia, March 28, 1960. Photo credit: Sam Myers, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Wilt Chamberlain makes history

January 25, 2024
By Mike Patton
NABJ Black News & Views

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