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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Earl Francis Lloyd April 3, 1928 Alexandria, Virginia |
| Died | February 26, 2015 (aged 86) Crossville, Tennessee |
| Nationality |  American
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| Physical stats | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lbs (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Parker-Gray (Alexandria, Virginia) |
| NBA Draft | 1950 / Round: 9 / Pick: 100th overall |
| Selected by the Washington Capitols | |
| Playing career | 1950–1960 (10 years) |
| Position | Small forward |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1950–1951 | Washington Capitols |
| 1952–1958 | Syracuse Nationals |
| 1958–1960 | Detroit Pistons |
| As coach: | |
| 1971–1972 | Detroit Pistons |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
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Points 4,682 (8.4 ppg) | |
Earl Francis Lloyd (April 3, 1928 – February 26, 2015) was an American professional basketball player. He was the first black person to play in the National Basketball Association, in the 1950–51 NBA season along with Chuck Cooper, Nathaniel Clifton and Hank DeZonie.