Feb 23, 2021 · Ranked 45th in the Sports Illustrated list of the top 101 most influential minorities in sports. For many, Parker was known to be the first African-American lawyer to pioneer into sports representation and went on to become one of the great American sports agents.

Nov 16, 2010 · Behind-the-scenes sports agents help transform players into superstars with, among others, paychecks, franchise deals, and more!

Dec 19, 2012 · Rolling Out has put together a list of the best Black sports agents in the business today who represent many popular athletes worldwide. Bill Strickland works for Blackwave Media Group, a management company in entertainment, sports, marketing and online media.

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Jun 27, 2023 · For the first time in history and in any sport, the top 10 players selected in the NBA draft were represented by Black agents.

2 days ago · In 2001, he became the first Black sports announcer to call play-by-play for a sports championship, calling the game for Super Bowl XXXV. He passed in December 2024 at 78.

Nov 16, 2010 · Black sports agents are few in number, but rich in clientele – many of them owning their own agencies and representing top athletic talent both in the States and abroad.

Mar 1, 2005 · Turn on just about any major sports program, and you’re likely to see black athletes excelling. Baseball’s Barry Bonds, football’s Curtis Martin, Shaquille O’Neal in the...

Mar 1, 2005 · Strickland has accomplished many firsts in his 20-plus years as a sports agent. In 1985, he became the first African American to represent a No. 1 draft pick for the NBA. Even after decades in the business, Strickland continues to set the standard for sports agents.

Dec 16, 2021 · Some of those African American agents who represent some of those first round picks in the 2020 NFL draft are David Mulugheta of Athletes First Agency, Nicole Lynn of Young Money APAA Sports and Lifestyle Agency, Damarius Bilbo of Klutch Sports Group Agency and John Thornton of Roc Nation Sports.