Way before athletes received suspensions for their bullshit antics (we see you T.O. and Ocho Cinco) or were too afraid to make political statements for fear that they may lose endorsements (you too, Lebron and Kobe), there were athletes willing to risk everything including their safety to stand up for their beliefs. These moments and the athletes who created them contributed greatly to The Civil Rights Movement.
The unforgettable stands that were taken include everything from embarrassing Hitler by stuntin' at the Olympics in Nazi Germany to literally knocking out white supremacists. So in honor of Black History month, let's look back on some pioneering moments in sports...
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
