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In this November 23, 1960, file photo, 25-year-old left wing Willie O'Ree, the first Black player of the National Hockey League, warms up in his Boston Bruins uniform, prior to the game with the New York Rangers, at New York's Madison Square Garden. Photo credit: The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: O’Ree breaks pro-hockey color barrier

January 17, 2024
By Mike Patton
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New York Knicks center Patrick Ewing pumps up the fans crowded into New York's Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, May 22, 1994, as the last few seconds tick away in the Knicks? NBA Playoff semifinal game against the Chicago Bulls. The Knicks won the game 87-77 and move on meet the Indiana Pacers in the finals. Photo credit: Bill Kostroun, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Patrick Ewing reaches milestone

January 17, 2024
By Mike Patton
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LeBron James (6), then with the Miami Heat, goes up for a dunk against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, California, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. On that day, James became the youngest player in NBA history to score 20,000 points. Photo credit: Marcio Jose Sanchez, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: LeBron James becomes youngest NBA player to reach 20,000 points

January 16, 2024
By Mike Patton
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Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan (45) and forward Scottie Pippen (33) walk back to the bench during a timeout with 1.5 seconds left and the Orlando Magic leading 94-91 during their first playoff game in Orlando, May 7, 1995. The Magic won by the same score. Photo credit: Robert Baker, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Michael Jordan scores 28,000th point

January 15, 2024
By Mike Patton
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Then double-murder defendant O.J. Simpson declared, "I did not, could not and would not" commit murder as he addressed the court in Los Angeles, Sept. 22, 1995. The jury was not present. Both sides then rested, finishing the presentation of evidence in one of the most sensational criminal trials in American history. Behind Simpson is late attorney Johnnie Cochran Jr. At far right is attorney Robert Shapiro. Photo credit: Pool/Reed Saxon, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: O.J. Simpson goes on trial for murder

January 12, 2024
By Mike Patton
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Alabama running back Derrick Henry (2) greets Wisconsin players after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. Henry rushed for 147 yards with three touchdowns and No. 3 Alabama ran away with a 35-17 victory over No. 20 Wisconsin in the season opener for both teams. Photo credit: LM Otero, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Alabama’s Derrick Henry leads Crimson Tide to national championship

January 11, 2024
By Mike Patton
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