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! Check out the Answers to the Week 4 Trivia Questions! More information about the trivia challenge. BACK TO NEWS