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Jackie Robinson and the Struggle of Becoming the First Black Player in Major League Baseball. Jackie Robinson, seen above in 1954, was the first African-American player in Major League Baseball. When he broke the color barrier in 1947, he faced harsh treatment from his own teammates, as well as players on opposing teams.
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.