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History Makers: Starting Five African Americans to Play in the NBA

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Hank DeZonie: Tri-Cities Hawks

Hank DeZonie signed with the Tri-Cities Hawks on December 3, 1950. Dezonie quick after only five games because of off-court racial discrimination, according to the NBA.



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