Lloyd and Jim Tucker became the first African–Americans to play on an NBA championship team. The newly constructed basketball court at. West Virginia State, his alma mater, confirmed the death but did not provide details. Raised in Townsend, Mr. Lloyd began working for his father at an early age in both the logging industry and the family horse trading business. On October 31, 1950, 21-year-old Earl Lloyd becomes the first African-American to play in an NBA game when he takes the court in the season opener for the Washington Capitols. In basketball, folks were used to seeing integrated college teams. He was 86. "When Earl stepped out on the court on that fateful date in 1950, this remarkable man rightfully earned his place in the historic civil rights movement and, more important, he opened the door to equality in America.". Earl Lloyd, who became the first black player to appear in an N.B.A. The 6-foot-5 forward averaged 8.4 points and 6.4 rebounds in 560 regular-season games in nine seasons with Washington, Syracuse and Detroit. That same year, the "Earl Lloyd Classic" began, hosted at West Virginia State. While fulfilling his military duty, the Syracuse Nationals picked him up on waivers. He was 86. Lloyd did attend a segregated school, but gives gratitude to his family and educators for helping him through the tough times and his success after school. The 6-foot-5, 225-pound forward played in only seven games for the Washington Capitols before the team folded on January 9, 1951. As a senior, he averaged 14 points and 8 rebounds per game, while leading West Virginia State to a second–place finish in the CIAA Conference and Tournament Championship. Project Muse, EBSCOhost accessed March 26, 2015. West Virginia State, his alma mater, confirmed the death but did not provide … "Scott Is Named to Head Pistons,", "When T.C. 'Keep shooting', Locked-in Blazers win behind Lillard's key basket, Cavs on Drummond fallout: Entitled to opinions, Nets to be without KD vs. Lakers; Kyrie probable, Sources: Jazz's Snyder to coach West in ASG, Sources: NBA players wary of promoting vaccine, LeBron: Don't forget Dubs when talking up Nets, Trae Young, Zion Williamson among those making All-Star statements, 'I just do it': For Lillard, Dame Time comes from within, Jazz on remarkable run against the spread, Fantasy basketball 30: Draymond Green dishes, Kristaps Porzingis swishes, NBA Power Rankings: Jazz top the charts, KD wins in the Bay Area, How the East can ruin the Nets' title plans, Lloyd broke race barrier in NBA without fanfare. [9] Lloyd graduated from WVSU with his B.S. It did not provide details. Obituary Earl W. Lloyd, Sr., 89WYOMING - Earl W. Lloyd, Sr. passed away on October 13, 2020 at Kent General Hospital. We know that Earl Lloyd had been residing in Clayton, Gloucester County, New Jersey 08312. Birthday: April 3, 1928 Lloyd was the first African–American assistant coach and was named head coach for the 1971–72 season, making him the third African–American head coach, after John McLendon and Bill Russell. He missed the 1951-52 season while serving in the U.S. Army. [10] The date was October 31, 1950, one day ahead of Chuck Cooper of the Boston Celtics and four days before Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton of the New York Knicks. It did not provide details. Lloyd is credited with helping draft Bailey Howell and discovering Willis Reed, Earl Monroe, Ray Scott and Wally Jones.[10][18][8]. However, Lloyd persevered and said that these instances only pushed him and made him play harder. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Earl Lloyd was born in 1920s. He was a … Earl Lloyd and Sean Kirst, Moonfixer: The Basketball Journey of Earl Lloyd.Syracuse: Syracuse University Press, 2010. Lloyd missed the 1951-52 season while in the Army. The story of Earl Lloyd is important to be recognized on any day and in any month, but since February is Black History Month, I am going to take a special look at Earl Lloyd and recognize the impact he would have on future generations of basketball players, as well as the impact he would have on society. [12], Regarding the racism black players faced in the early years of the NBA, Lloyd recalled being refused service multiple times and an incident where a fan in Indiana spit on him. His legacy survives in the league he helped integrate, and the entire NBA family will strive to always honor his memory. Earl Lloyd, the first black player in NBA history, died Thursday. Earl Francis Lloyd (April 3, 1928 – February 26, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach. Lloyd, the first black player in NBA history, died Thursday at 86. His family later moved to Nacogdoches, TX where he attended Emiline F. Carpenter and E. J. Campbell High School. Earl Lloyd was a player and coach, an NBA champion and later a Hall of Famer. Within the basketball world, he's something much bigger. Earl was 86 years old at the time of death. Funeral Home Services for Earl are being provided by Andrews Mortuary & Crematory. The economic boom and the Jazz Age were over, and America began the period called the Great Depression. Earl Lloyd, who was the first black player in the NBA, died Thursday in Tennessee. Earl Lloyd was born in Alexandria, Virginia on April 3, 1928 to Theodore Lloyd, Sr. and Daisy Lloyd. Earl Lloyd was a player and coach, an NBA champion and later a Hall of Famer. Earl Lloyd was born on December 2, 1905. During this time, Lloyd also ran programs for underprivileged children teaching job skills. "The State family mourns the loss of a fellow Yellow Jacket and trailblazer who was a true champion both on and off of the basketball court," West Virginia State president Brian Hemphill said in a statement. EARL LLOYD WILFORD, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home in Tucson, Arizona on May 14, 2017 after a valiant battle against cancer. 's First Black Player, Dies at 86", Goldaper, Sam. West Virginia State, his alma mater, confirmed the death but did not provide details. Earl Lloyd was a player and coach, an NBA champion and later a Hall of Famer. He was a pioneer. J. Earl Lloyd, Jr., 78, of Wilmington, died Thursday, January 24, 2013. Anybody can score. 's up to your family. He was preceded in death by his wife Bethel. He was a pioneer. In 2012, Lloyd was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. Earl W. Lloyd, Sr., 89, of Wyoming passed away on October 13, 2020 at Kent General Hospital. [15], According to Detroit News sportswriter Jerry Green, in 1965 Detroit Pistons General Manager Don Wattrick wanted to hire Lloyd as the team's head coach. Lloyd's alma mater, West Virginia State, confirmed his death. Discover what happened on this day. Earl Lloyd was a player and coach, an NBA champion and later a Hall of Famer. Lloyd, the first black player in NBA history, died Thursday at 86. Lloyd, a native of Alexandria, Virginia, lived in Crossville, Tennessee. He was a pioneer. Within the basketball world, he's something much bigger. It was because of the order in which the team's season openers fell that Lloyd was the first to actually play in a game in the NBA, scoring six points on Halloween night. Lloyd, the first black player in NBA history, died Thursday at 86. He was a pioneer. We mourn the death and celebrate the life of Charlie Earl Lloyd. Lloyd spent six seasons with Syracuse and two with the Detroit Pistons before retiring in 1961. Earl Lloyd dies; helped break NBA race barrier, Steph's slump solution to power Warriors' OT win? In 2015 Lloyd, along with fellow basketball player, In 2018, the road running in front of the Walker Convocation Center at West Virginia State University was renamed "Earl Lloyd Way. Lloyd resided in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, just outside Crossville, Tennessee, until his death on February 26, 2015. By The Associated Press, The Associated Press Earl Lloyd was a player and coach, an NBA champion and later a Hall of Famer. Generation. He was known as a modest gentleman who played the game with skill, class, and pride. "A truly historic figure in American history has passed.". He also has a smile on his face the majority of the time, despite it being mainly fake. "[14], “He’s an unsung star. He was 86. "The NBA family has lost one of its patriarchs," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. Earl Lloyd, the first black player in NBA history, died Thursday. His father worked in the coal industry and his mother was a stay-at-home mom. Earl Lloyd was a player and coach, an NBA champion and later a Hall of Famer. Lloyd was raised by his father, Theodore Benjamin Lloyd, and mother, Daisy Mitchell Lloyd, in the Berg area of Alexandria. Obituary. [13], In his NBA career with the Washington Capitols (1950–1951), Syracuse Nationals (1952–1958) and Detroit Pistons (1958–1960), Earl averaged 8.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 560 games over nine seasons. Within the basketball world, he's something much bigger. It … Within the basketball world, he's something much bigger. [7][8], Lloyd led West Virginia State to two Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Conference and Tournament Championships in 1948 and 1949. 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[7] Saying he didn't encounter racial animosity from teammates or opposing players, Lloyd said of fans' antics, “My philosophy was: If they weren’t calling you names, you weren’t doing nothing. Earl Lloyd, who became the first black player to appear in an N.B.A. Being a high school standout, Lloyd was named to the All-South Atlantic Conference three times and the All-State Virginia Interscholastic Conference twice. He missed the 1951-52 season due to military service but later … San Jose Mercury News (CA) - Wednesday, May 14, 2008 CA United States Earl Lloyd Walls Passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on May 10, 2008 after a short illness. Earl was born February 22, 1934 in Falkland, NC, son of the late J. E. "Jack" Lloyd, Sr. … West Virginia State, his alma mater, confirmed the death but did not provide details. "I don't think my situation was anything like Jackie Robinson's-a guy who played in a hostile environment, where some of his teammates didn't want him around. Earl was born March 23, 1961, a son of the late Ivan Adkins and Ida Adkins Thacker. [citation needed] Dave DeBusschere was instead named Pistons player–coach. The 1920s represented an era of change and growth. Earl was born in Oakley, Kansas to Lloyd and Arloah Wilford. The cause of death was not disclosed. Charlie BubbaLloyd was born December 12, 1949, To Mr. James Henry Lloyd and Mrs. Oreatha Lloyd in Tenaha, Texas. After his basketball career, Lloyd worked during the 1970s and 1980s as a job placement administrator for the Detroit public school system. He received a scholarship to play basketball at West Virginia State University, home of the Yellow Jackets. If they’re calling you names, you were hurting them.”[13], "In 1950, basketball was like a babe in the woods; it didn't enjoy the notoriety that baseball enjoyed," Lloyd once said. [17], Lloyd worked for the Pistons as a scout for five seasons. [16] He had an overall record of 22–55 with the Pistons. Our deepest condolences to the Lloyd family.". "Earl Lloyd, the first African-American to play in an NBA game, was as inspirational as he was understated. An All–American player at West Virginia State University, Lloyd helped lead West Virginia State to an undefeated season in 1948. ", This page was last edited on 3 February 2021, at 18:23. I will always, always treasure this.”[20], Lloyd and his wife, Charlita, have three sons and four grandchildren. Earl Lloyd Birthday and Date of Death Earl Lloyd was born on April 3, 1928 and died on February 26, 2015. degree in physical education in 1950.[8]. In 2014, a statue of Earl Lloyd was unveiled at West Virginia State University in the Walker Convocation Center. [21][22][23], Earl Lloyd, "Earl Lloyd National Visionary," National Visionary Leadership Project, accessed April 10, 2015, "Earl Lloyd. Nicknamed "The Big Cat", Lloyd was one of three black players to enter the NBA at the same time. West Virginia State, his alma mater, confirmed the death but did not provide details. He died in October 1973 at age 67. Lloyd was drafted in the 9th round with pick #100 by the Washington Capitols in the 1950 NBA draft. The organization hailed him as "a leader, a pioneer, a soldier." He was then drafted into the U.S. Army at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Earl Lloyd Adkins, 59, of Wayne, WV, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Lloyd was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003. 1 on my roster,” said his Syracuse Coach Al Cervi. Earl Lloyd. The state of Virginia, proclaimed on February 9, 2001 as "Earl Lloyd Day" by action of Virginia's Governor. Lloyd served as Community Relations Director for the Bing Group, a Detroit manufacturing company in the 1990s. Three other African Americans played i He was 86. “There’s no better honor than being validated by people who know you best. His death was announced by West Virginia State University, where he played before joining the N.B.A. Williams High School — yes, the one from 'Remember the Titans' — named its court after Earl Lloyd", "Earl Lloyd: In basketball, history's go-to guy", BasketballReference.com: Earl Lloyd (as coach), BasketballReference.com: Earl Lloyd (as player), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Earl_Lloyd&oldid=1004654652, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductees, West Virginia State Yellow Jackets men's basketball players, Articles with unsourced statements from February 2018, Wikipedia articles with PLWABN identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Earl Lloyd, in full Earl Francis Lloyd, (born April 3, 1928, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.—died February 26, 2015, Crossville, Tennessee), basketball player who was the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Earl Lloyd, the first black player in NBA history, died Thursday. He was 86. He was a pioneer. Earl Francis “Big Cat” Lloyd, the first African American to play in a National Basketball Association game, was born on April 3, 1928 in Alexandria, Virginia. In the 1953–54 season, Lloyd led the NBA in both personal fouls and disqualifications. Earl Lloyd, who was the first African-American to play in an NBA game, has died at the age of 86. Within the basketball world, he's something much bigger. Lloyd made his NBA debut in 1950 for the Washington Capitals, just before fellow black players Sweetwater Clifton and Chuck Cooper played their first games. (Reuters) - Earl Lloyd, the first African-American to play in the National Basketball Association, died on Thursday at the age of 86, the league said on its website. Lloyd, the first black player in NBA history, died Thursday at 86. The National Basketball Retired Players Association said Lloyd "forever changed the game of basketball" on Halloween night in 1950. He … His college, West Virginia State, confirmed Lloyd’s death but did not provide any details. Lloyd helped the Syracuse Nationals win the 1955 NBA title, joining teammate Jim Tucker as the first black players to play on a championship team. He was 86. He was named All–Conference three times (1948–50) and was All-American twice, as named by the Pittsburgh Courier (1949–50). Earl Lloyd, the first black player in NBA history, died Thursday. He was a pioneer. Lloyd served time fighting in the Korean War before coming back to basketball in 1952. He was the first African American player to have played a game in the National Basketball Association (NBA).[2][3][4][5][6]. He was the first black person to play in the National Basketball Association, in the 1950–51 NBA season. Lloyd, the first black player in NBA history, died Thursday at 86. The decade was one of learning and exploration. That was No. He wears both black pants and shoes and has very large glasses covering most of his face. It did not provide details. [19], “You cannot understand what an honor this is,” Lloyd said in 2007 about the court at T. C. Williams High School being named in his honor. Apr 3, 1928 – Feb 26, 2015 (Age 86) Plant Memorial Trees Opens send flowers url in a new window Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003 as a contributor, Lloyd was 22-55 as Detroit's coach in 1971-72 and the first nine games in the 1972-73 season. Earl Francis Lloyd (April 3, 1928 – February 26, 2015) was an American professional basketball player. Lloyd has lavender hair and greyish-blue eyes. Lloyd Earl Jackson once appeared to be first in line for the gas chamber after California reinstituted capital punishment in 1977. … Lloyd's alma mater, West Virginia State, confirmed his death. There was a different mentality. game when he took the court for the Washington Capitols in October 1950, three and a half years after Jackie Robinson broke modern major league baseball’s color barrier, died on Thursday in Crossville, Tenn. West Virginia State, his alma mater, confirmed the death but did not provide details. As young adults during the McCarthy Era, many members of this generation felt it was dangerous to spea… [6], Lloyd was a 1946 graduate of Parker–Grey High School, where he played for Coach Louis Randolph Johnson. Lloyd's alma mater, West Virginia State, confirmed his death. As a professional, Lloyd helped lead the Syracuse Nationals to the 1955 NBA Championship. He is usually seen wearing a green turtleneck with a lab coat over top of his shirt. "Modest and willing to share his story with anyone when asked, Earl offered a vivid window into our nation's segregated past and personified change in this country," the NBRPA said. Lloyd, the first black player in NBA history, died Thursday at 86. [11], In 1954-1955, Lloyd averaged career highs of 10.2 points and 7.7 rebounds for Syracuse, which beat the Fort Wayne Pistons 4 games to 3 to win the 1955 NBA Championship. Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. Lloyd played in over 560 games in nine seasons. Find the obituary of Earl Lloyd Jessee (1931 - 2021) from Greeley, CO. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. Lloyd paved the way for black players when he made his NBA debut with the Washington Capitols in 1950. Britannica Online (n.d.) Britannica Online, EBSCOhost. In 1947–48, West Virginia State was the only undefeated team in the United States, with a 30–0 record. Earl Lloyd passed away on January 24, 2013 in Wilmington, North Carolina. After his basketball career, Lloyd worked during the 1970s and 1980s as a job placement administrator for the Detroit public school system. Lloyd's alma mater, West Virginia State, confirmed his death. Earl Lloyd was a player and coach, an NBA champion and later a Hall of Famer. During this time, Lloyd also ran programs for underprivileged children teaching job skills. His alma mater, West Virginia State, confirmed the death to the Associated Press , … Memphis Grizzlies veteran Vince Carter was among current NBA players expressing their thanks to Lloyd and offering their condolences to his family via Twitter: RIP to Mr. Earl Lloyd you opened that ever so important door for all African American athletes. Approached by a young African–American player who said he was indebted to Lloyd for opening the doors for future generations of black players, Lloyd replied that he owed him absolutely nothing. Within the basketball world, he's something much bigger. [10] A 2–5 start to the following campaign resulted in Lloyd being relieved of his duties and replaced by assistant coach Ray Scott on October 28, 1972. 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