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Sep 6, 2019 · Take a look back at the legendary career of Chuck Cooper as he is inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame!Subscribe to the NBA: http://bi...
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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 the ...
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 ...
Apr 13, 2022 · The Chuck Cooper Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of barrier-breaker Charles “Chuck” Cooper. The Foundation helps underserved students break their own barriers in their pursuit of higher education.
Apr 25, 2020 · To celebrate this anniversary, Cooper’s son Chuck Cooper III has co-authored a new book about his father’s life, retracing his journey from winning state titles in high school, to playing ...
Hall of Famer Chuck Cooper. On April 25, 1950, Charles Chuck Cooper made history when he became the first African-American player to be drafted by an NBA team.
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Charles "Chuck" Cooper. 1926-1984. Professional basketball pioneer. 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.
