First Black Basketball Referee Sanctioned

On January 28, 2008, in Culture, History, NBA, Premium, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

Chris Huiswoud became the first Negro referee formally sanctioned (allowed) by the Amateur Athletic Association (A.A.U.) to officiate a basketball game, on January 29, 1920.

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