65 years ago today at Edgerton Park Arena when the NBA color line was first broken. And Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in Rochester; summer of ’46

[Edgerton Park Arena. Home of the Rochester Royals] Halloween marks the 65th Anniversary of the night the NBA color line was broken by Earl Lloyd right here in Rochester at the old Edgerton Park Arena. Below is a post — with new information added — from March 2, 2015, a few days after Lloyd died. … Continue reading 65 years ago today at Edgerton Park Arena when the NBA color line was first broken. And Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in Rochester; summer of ’46