Gates would become the first African-American coach in a major league in 1948. Don Otten was league MVP for the Blackkhawks in 1947–48. In 1950, Kerner drafted Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame player Bob Cousy in the 1st round (#4).
In 1948, Gates became the first African-American coach in a major league. Don Otten was the league MVP for the Blackkhawks in 1947–48. In 1950, Kerner drafted Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame player Bob Cousy in the first round (#4).