On his way to the Hall of Fame, the pioneer from Pittsburgh helped pave the way for today’s black players. By Mark Gray, Zenger News 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 […]
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