Black Fact =(1950) Julius “Dr. J.” Erving

Black Fact = 1950 (Feb. 22) – Julius “Dr. J.” Erving, basketball legend, was born in Roosevelt, NY, on this date in 1950. During Erving’s illustrious career in the ABA and NBA, he revolutionized the game with his high-flying antics, the “finger-roll,” and the “slam-dunk.” #theraydiotwins

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Black Fact = (1958) Althea Gibson

Black Fact= 1958 (Jan. 23) – Althea Gibson was named “Female Athlete of the Year,” becoming the first black female athlete to be so honored ...