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Les Harrison

General Information Height: 5'11" Weight: 172 lbs. Birthdate: August 20, 1904 Deathdate: December 23, 1997 Nickname: N/A Hometown: Rochester, New York

Player's Statistics Position: Coach/ Owner College: N/A Years Played: 1923- Teams Played For:   NBA- Owner/Coach- Rochester Royals Interesting Facts Member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, the Rochester Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, Rochester High School Athletes Hall of Fame, and the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Signed the first black professional player, helping to break the color barrier in basketball. He was also a member of the NBA Rules Committee and Board of Directors.

 

 

 

 

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