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Chuck Cooper, a formidable guard/forward from Duquesne University, stood tall at 6 feet 5 inches when he was selected by the Boston Celtics as the 14th overall pick in the historic draft.
Chuck Cooper, along with Earl Lloyd and Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, broke the color barrier by becoming the first African-Americans to play in the NBA in 1950. Cooper was the first to be drafted into the NBA, Lloyd was the first to play in an NBA game, and Clifton was the first to sign an NBA contract.
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The Chuck Cooper Foundation Leadership Program, presented by PNC, is a major component of the CCF programming and a mandatory one if receiving a Chuck Cooper Foundation scholarship. The leadership program includes a series of workshops, speakers, mentoring, networking and community outreach.
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.
Feb 9, 2017 · Chuck Cooper, the conservative Supreme Court litigator, is withdrawing his name from consideration to be the next solicitor general, opening the door for the husband of Trump adviser Kellyanne ...
Mar 1, 2021 · In a smoky room during the 1950 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics selected a slick, ball-handling defender and relentless rebounder who changed the dynamics of the game. Duquesne University graduate Chuck Cooper, the 14th pick, and fellow black players Earl Lloyd and Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, were drafted that year as the league was integrating. … Continued
Apr 3, 2015 · Chuck Cooper was the first African-American player selected in an NBA Draft. Earl Lloyd was the first African-American to play in an NBA game. Harold Hunter was the first to sign a contract with ...
