Race and Sports

Introduction History Personal Thoughts How Sports is Consumed and How the Community Participates in Sports

History of Race in Sports African-Americans, who in the past were isolated into black unions, have in less than five decades develop into the main ethnic group in basketball and football, in spite of the actuality that they merely compose 12.6% of the American demographics. At present, black athletes comprise 77% of the National Basketball Association, 64% of the Women’s National Basketball Association, 65% of the National Football League, and 15% of Major League Baseball

History of Race in Sports National Basketball Association National Football League In 1949, NBA did not have black athletes In 1950, the first black was hired by an NBA team - Chuck Cooper In 1958, the percentage of blacks in the common demographics were roughly the same proportion of blacks in professional basketball. In 1998, 77% of the whole professional basketball athletes were black. In 1944, professional football was only for the whites. In 1946, the first black joined the "white" professional football - Marion Motley In 1985, 52% of the professional football athletes were black. In 1998, black football athletes comprises 65% of all professional athletes. NBA 2008-09 season 88% players were black,

History of Race in Sports In 1948 - 10% of collegiate basketball teams had at least one black player By 1966 - 45% of collegiate basketball teams had at least one black player In 1975 - 92% of collegiate basketball teams had at least one black player In 1968 – At least 11 blacks were on athletic scholarship By 1970 - 41 blacks were on athletic scholarship At present - NCAA Division I consists of 60% black male basketball athletes, 50% football athletes, 27% track players. For black women, 35% are basketball players and 31% are track athletes .

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Effects of Race on Sports Disputes Supporters Players Society

How Sports is Consumed Means Television Radio Internet (PC, mobile phones) In every country, the society goes for and consumes sports. - Double Nation, 2010

Participation in Sports Fitness Self-worth and Self-assurance Time utilization

Conclusion The account of race and sports is fairly notable. Before, whites used to lead sports. These days, sports is an extremely varied group. Nevertheless, the view on the effect of race on sports is extensive. The way how sports is consumed and participated is widespread throughout the globe. At present, technological advancements enables communities to get into several means to consume and participate in sports.

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