Earl Lloyd
Basketball
United States of America
| Full Name | Earl Lloyd |
| Profession / Role | Small forward |
| Date of Birth | 03 Apr, 1928 |
Earl Francis Lloyd was born on 3rd April 1928. He was a professional basketball player from America, the first black player in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
His Achievements:-
- Won the Player of the Decade award for the 1940s which was presented to him by the CIAA.
- Helped his team become the NBA Champions in the year 1955
- Earl's name was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 1993, CIAA Hall of Fame in 1998 and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor in 2003
- Was featured in the Library of Virginia's "Strong Men & Women in Virginia History" in the year 2015
Updated On : 25 Nov, 2021
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