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| '''Earl Francis Lloyd''' (born ], ]) was the first ] to play in the ], in the ]. Three other blacks played in the same season, including ]. | '''Earl Francis Lloyd''' (born ], ]), was the first ] to play in the ], in the ]. Three other blacks played in the same season, including ]. | ||
| Lloyd, a 6' 6" forward known for his |
Lloyd, a 6' 6" forward known for his defense, played collegiately at ], was selected in the ninth-round of the ] by the ]. On October 31, 1950, Lloyd became the first African-American to play in an ] game, against the ]. | ||
| Lloyd also played for the ] and the ] over a 10-year career. He retired from the league in 1960. | Lloyd also played for the ] and the ] over a 10-year career. He retired from the league in 1960. | ||
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| From ] to ], Lloyd coached the Pistons. | From ] to ], Lloyd coached the Pistons. | ||
| Lloyd currently lives in ] with his wife Charlita. | Lloyd currently lives in ], with his wife, Charlita. | ||
| == External links == | == External links == | ||
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Earl Francis Lloyd (born April 3, 1928), was the first African-American to play in the NBA, in the 1950 season. Three other blacks played in the same season, including Chuck Cooper.
Lloyd, a 6' 6" forward known for his defense, played collegiately at West Virginia State University, was selected in the ninth-round of the 1950 NBA Draft by the Washington Capitols. On October 31, 1950, Lloyd became the first African-American to play in an NBA game, against the Rochester Royals.
Lloyd also played for the Syracuse Nationals and the Detroit Pistons over a 10-year career. He retired from the league in 1960.
From 1972 to 1973, Lloyd coached the Pistons.
Lloyd currently lives in Detroit, Michigan, with his wife, Charlita.
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| Preceded byTerry Dischinger (interim) | Detroit Pistons Head Coach 1971–1972 |
Succeeded byRay Scott |