[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 60 (Monday, April 5, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E340]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          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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