Cooper was the first African-American to be drafted by a National Basketball Association (NBA) team; he was chosen by the Boston Celtics with the first pick of the second round of the 1950 NBA Draft. [1]

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On April 25, 1950, Charles “Chuck” Cooper made history when he became the first African-American player to be drafted by an NBA team. The Boston Celtics, led by influential owner Walter Brown and …

Aug 26, 2021 · On April 25, 1950, the Boston Celtics make Chuck Cooper, an All-American forward from Duquesne University, the first African American picked in NBA draft. With the selection, the first pick …

The man who officially integrated professional basketball when he was drafted by the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in April of 1950, Chuck Cooper was a modest figure who …

Charles “Chuck” Cooper remains the true embodiment of an Early African-American Pioneer. He broke the color barrier and helped clear a path for African-American players to make an impact on the …

Today, every Black player in the NBA owes a debt to Chuck Cooper, the man who took the first step toward integrating professional basketball. His journey reminds us that breaking barriers takes more …

Feb 11, 2025 · He spent four seasons in the NBA, playing for the Celtics, Milwaukee Hawks, and Fort Wayne Pistons before finishing his career with the Harlem Magicians. As the first Black player in the …

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Feb 2, 2026 · Chuck Cooper, a Pittsburgh native, Westinghouse graduate and Duquesne All-American who became the first Black player drafted by an NBA team, is back in the spotlight.