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pendletonskyforce t1_j41yb09 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in My grandfather Robert in 1948 as a member of the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball League. by TaiKorczak

Actually, Wat Misaka for broke the color barrier in professional basketball in 1947 so this is around the time when they were allowed to play.

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The123123 t1_j41yg69 wrote

Doubtful they had any significant presence by 1948

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pendletonskyforce t1_j41zg37 wrote

Regardless, this player earned his time in the league.

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The123123 t1_j426nsc wrote

He probably protested the desegregation of schools

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pendletonskyforce t1_j426xi8 wrote

Because he's white? Not all white people were racist. You actually sound more racist based on your comments.

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