Chuck Cooper (basketball) - Wikipedia
Charles 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.
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Chuck Cooper becomes first African American selected in NBA draft - HISTORY
Aug 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 in...
Charles "Chuck" Cooper - Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of …
On 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 13 th overall pick in the second round.
Charles "Chuck" Cooper Biography - JRank
The man who officially integrated professional basketball when he was drafted by the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in April of 1950, Chuck Cooper was a modest figure who specialized in offensive team play and generally stayed away from the spotlight.
The Story Of NBA Pioneer Chuck Cooper: His Life, His Game, His …
Apr 13, 2022 · Chuck Cooper made history by becoming the first African American drafted by an NBA team, but did you know Cooper almost quit playing basketball between his high school sophomore and junior years?
Timeline/History - Chuck Cooper Foundation
Charles “Chuck” Cooper remains the true embodiment of an Early African-American Pioneer. He broke the color barrier and helped clear a path for African-American players to make an impact on the NBA. Learn about his life of courage, resilience, and perseverance in the timeline below.
The Story Of NBA Pioneer Chuck Cooper: His Life, His Game ... - Yardbarker
Apr 13, 2022 · Chuck Cooper made history by becoming the first African American drafted by an NBA team but did you know Cooper almost quit playing basketball between his high school sophomore and junior...
Celtics Select Chuck Cooper as NBA’s First Black Player Drafted
Long before the NBA draft was a glitzy televised prime-time event the Celtics made history with their second-round pick in 1950 when they selected Duquesne All-American forward Chuck Cooper. What made their selection ground-breaking was the fact that Cooper was the first Black player drafted in a fledgling league marking its fifth season.
Who Was Chuck Cooper? All You Need to Know About the First ... - Newsweek
Apr 25, 2020 · Seventy years ago, Charles Henry "Chuck" Cooper became the first African American player to be drafted in the NBA, after being selected by the Boston Celtics in the second round with the 14th...
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