Monthly Archives: April 2023

Chuck Cooper becomes first African American selected in NBA draft

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Corky Wicks

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 second round, Cooper breaks the NBA’s color barrier … Continue reading →

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Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Corky Wicks

On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hits his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth’s legendary record of 714 homers. A crowd of 53,775 people, the largest in the history of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, was with Aaron that night … Continue reading →

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