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African American Athletes Crossword Puzzle

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A 15-clue crossword celebrating pioneering African American athletes who integrated professional sports and achieved historic firsts. Clues cover Jackie Robinson in baseball, Arthur Ashe in tennis, Simone Biles in gymnastics, Muhammad Ali in boxing, and Olympic legends like Wilma Rudolph and Jesse Owens. Ideal for Black History Month or sports history units in Grades 6–8.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated February 2025

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