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HONORING THE STATUE UNVEILING OF EARL FRANCIS LLOYD
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HON. DONALD S. BEYER, JR.
of virginia
in the house of representatives
Monday, April 5, 2021
Mr. BEYER. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the statue unveiling of Earl Francis Lloyd, the first African American to play in a National Basketball Association game. The City of Alexandria hosted a virtual unveiling for Mr. Lloyd's statue on Saturday, April 3, 2021.
Despite the challenges he faced in his personal and professional life, Mr. Lloyd was able to succeed while displaying compassion, leadership, and determination. On October 31, 1950, Mr. Lloyd became the first African American to play in an NBA game and played in seven games before being drafted into the Army. He returned in 1952 and played for the Syracuse Nationals.
Mr. Lloyd further established African American players by becoming an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons in 1968 before taking over as head coach in 1971.
Please join me in commemorating the statue of Mr. Lloyd, a native Alexandrian who exemplified excellence throughout his life.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 60
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