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In 1959 two years after president eisenhower dispatched several troops toless rock, arkansas, to enforce school integration, los angeles lakers star elgin baylor refused to suit up for a game in charleston, west virginia. he declined to register baylor and two black players to stay at that hotel. according to the interview, baylor didn't make a fuss and didn't go to the newspapers. he just refused to play.
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