Genetic studies in the late 20th century refuted the existence of biogenetically distinct races, and scholars now argue that âracesâ are cultural interventions reflecting specific attitudes and beliefs that were imposed on different populations in the wake of western European conquests beginning in the 15th century.
The one player, however, who stood out in my mind was Number 23, Eddie Shack. I enjoyed watching him skate. He skated with such exuberance. Edward Steven Phillip Shack was born in Sudbury, Ontario on February 11, 1937, the son of immigrants from Ukraine.
Earl Lloyd broke NBA's color barrier 60 years ago today. Earl Lloyd politely objects when people call him the Jackie Robinson of basketball.. But Lloyd shattered a color barrier. On Oct. 31, 1950 â exactly 60 years ago today â Lloyd became the first black person to play in a regular-season NBA game. Lloyd played forward for the Washington Capitols against the Rochester Royals in Rochester, N.Y.