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Week 3 Trivia Questions and Answers!

1. Who is the only Black male to win to ever win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon for men?
ANSWER: Arthur Ashe

2. Who was the first Black player to sign a contract in the NBA? For what team?
ANSWER: Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, with the New York Knicks

3. Who was the first Black to win four gold medals at an Olympics?
ANSWER: Jesse Owens, 1936, in track and field.

4. Who was the first Black coach in the NBA? When, and for what team?
ANSWER: Bill Russell, April 18. 1966, for the Boston Celtics

5. Who was the first Black Secretary of State, and when did he serve?
ANSWER: Gen. Colin Powell, from 2001-2004

Please email all answers to challenge@jerrystackhouse.com!

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