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Originally Posted by ronniehatesjazz
Very cool history, I always thought Sweetwater Clifton was the first. Can’t believe these guys aren’t more celebrated.
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Common mistake, I don't think the "Sweetwater" movie that recently came out helped as it spread misinformation.
As a matter of fact most all of the information spoke about Sweetwater Clifton is incorrect in that movie and in common sports lexicon. He was neither the first african-american to play, nor the first to sign a contract.
Harold Hunter was the first to sign a contract after being drafted by the Capitols in 1950. However, he was cut in camp and never played in the regular season.
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