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African-Americans played in the NFL from its inception until 1933, when they were officially banned. The first black NFL player after that was Kenny Washington, who signed with the L.A. Rams in 1946.

Nat Clifton was the first African-American to sign with an NBA team, doing so before the 1950-1951 season.

Willie O'Ree was the first person of African heritage to play in the NHL, doing so in January of the 1957-1958 season.

Wendell Scott was the first African-American to officially join NASCAR -- which is most DEFINITELY a major sport in the US -- doing so in 1953.

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