Notable Notable African African AmericansAmericans

Notable Notable African African AmericansAmericans

Created by Created by Robin BrownRobin Brown

33rdrd Grade Grade

Ms. Jacobson’s ClassMs. Jacobson’s Class

Ken HudsonKen HudsonKen HudsonKen Hudson

Date of Birth:Date of Birth: September 9,

1939 Date of Death:Date of Death:

Still Living

Place of Place of Birth:Birth:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Occupation (Job):

Athletic Director and

Referee

Mr. Hudson was the first Mr. Hudson was the first full time minority referee full time minority referee

for the National for the National Basketball Association.Basketball Association.

Important Qualities:Important Qualities:

Awards and Recognitions:

New England Basketball Hall of Fame

African American Ethnic Sports

Hall of Fame 2003

What I admire about this

person:Mr. Hudson is

admired becausehe helps the young and old

byvolunteering with

city agenciesand youth

organizations.

Thank you Mr. Hudson

• You are so kind to help all children and adults.

• You have set impressive goals and objectives for me to follow.