Nathaniel Clifton
Basketball player and MLB player
Born
October 13th, 1922
103 years ago
Died
August 31st, 1990
35 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An accomplished athlete, played professional basketball in the NBA and had a brief career in Major League Baseball. Played for the New York Knicks from 1950 to 1956, becoming one of the first African American players in the league. Prior to his NBA career, played in the Harlem Globetrotters, showcasing skills that contributed to the popularity of basketball. Transitioned to baseball, playing for the Chicago White Sox in 1956. His dual career in two major sports highlighted exceptional athletic talent.
First African American player for the New York Knicks
Played for the Chicago White Sox in MLB
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