David Lloyd Cooper, 89, died Jan. 16, 2008, in his home in Kingsville, Md., after an illness of three weeks. He was a devoted husband and father. Mr. Cooper was married for 60 years to Cornelia ...

Black NBA pioneers like Lloyd, Cooper and Clifton faced hostility and racial prejudice, but their resilience paved the way for future Black players. The on-court excellence of Black players like ...