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Revision as of 20:00, 3 April 2006 by Rossp (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)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 |