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Francis

 

Thanks for stopping by and taking time out of your day to read my post.  My intent is to put a smile on your face.  Hopefully you’ll go away with some information you may have forgotten about or did not know.  Now sit back and enjoy the post for the day.

Francis was born in Alexandra, Virginia back in 1928 to Theodore and Daisy.  Being a standout he was named to the All-South Atlantic Conference three times.  During his college career he led West Virginia State his nickname was to two Tournament Championships in 1948-49 season.   His nickname was “The Big Cat”.  He played for the Washington Capitals the Syracuse Nationals and the Detroit Pistons before his retirement.  You may know him better as Earl Lloyd.

But can you tell me what he is most noted for?  Why he is the first black player to be drafted to play in the NBA.  

If you liked what you’ve read take a moment and join us at activerain.com/groups/trivia21

Remember to smile.  It will make people wonder what you have been up to

 

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Come for a visit stay for a lifetime.  

 

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Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

I did not know this James Dray ....Thanks and have a great day in AR!

Nov 16, 2015 08:38 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning James Dray,

Learned something new today! I had no clue..thanks for sharing!

Nov 16, 2015 08:52 PM
Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

Good one but before my time to know that.

Nov 16, 2015 09:01 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning James Dray I love sports trivia...  and Donald Urschalitz wants everyone to believe it was before his time!!!

Nov 16, 2015 09:17 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Nope, never heard of the guy, but I'm not a big sports fan, as you know.

Nov 16, 2015 10:02 PM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning James,

As the Big Cat yes and by Earl as well.

Make yourself a great day.

Nov 16, 2015 11:04 PM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

This is an awesome history lesson. A real Jackie Robinson type pioneer he was!

Nov 16, 2015 11:43 PM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

You got me, James? I'm wondering Big Cat, what is that? Earl Floyd? Don't know that name, either.

Nov 17, 2015 02:07 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Hi, James. I learned something new from your post. Thanks for sharing. 

Nov 17, 2015 08:17 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Weren't the Washington Capitols the team that always lost to the Globetrotters?

Nov 17, 2015 08:17 AM
James Dray

I really don't know.  Not much of a basketball fan

Nov 17, 2015 08:52 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

James

Earl Lloyd was an outstanding basketball prayer in his day.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Nov 17, 2015 12:03 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning James. Did not know this, but do now thanks to you! Enjoy your day!

Nov 17, 2015 07:52 PM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Somewhere I know I have heard  the name,  Earl Lloyd - Just did not register in this trivia post. Interesting though. 

Nov 18, 2015 11:57 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I didn't know we had a basketball team named the Washington Capitals - thanks for the history!

Nov 18, 2015 07:30 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I am smiling because I have been stumped again James Dray 

Nov 20, 2015 12:54 PM