Chuck Cooper was the first black player to be drafted
Chuck Cooper.
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Chuck Cooper, drafted in 1950
Chuck Cooper - basketball - died on 1984-02-05.
Chuck Cooper - basketball - was born on 1926-09-29.
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he died from liver cancer. it was very sad. he was a great man who inspired many black people to play NBA basketball.
June 28, 2011
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Chuck Cooper was the second round draft choice, and 14th overall pick, of the Boston Celtics in the 1950 NBA draft.
1950 by the Boston Celtics