From about 1920 until 1947 very few black basketball players were allowed to participate in major college programs, and in 1947, William Garrett integrated teams by breaking the "gentleman's agreement" that had barred black players from playing in the Big Ten Conferences.
From about 1920 until 1947 very few black basketball players were allowed to participate in major college programs, and in 1947, William Garrett integrated teams by breaking the "gentleman's agreement" that had barred black players from playing in the Big Ten Conferences.