The Fourth annual Black Athletes Hall of Fame Award presentation broadcast on ABC affiliate station WAST from 11:30pm to 1:00am.
The award ceremony occurred on June 16, 1977 in the Grand Ballroom of the New York Hilton Hotel in New York City.
Honored sports figures, included Wilt Chamberlain, Ike Williams, Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, Larry Doby, Bob Gibson, Franco Harris, Bill Bradley, Wilma Rudolph Charley May, and O.J. Simpson. The program features a taped salute from President Jimmy Carter and appearances by guests, including, Alan King, Billy Paul, Chuck Mangione, Al Green, Howard Cosell, Dick Gregory, Natalie Cole, Milton Berle, Richie Havens, Natalie Cole, Al Green, Lady Flash, others.
NOTE:
Lady Flash sings "Love Power."
O.J. Simpson mentions his inspiration to get into sports came from Willie Mays.
Chet Walker accepts the Black Hall of Fame award for Wilt Chambherlain, Bill Cosby Award presented to Bob Gibson, Alan King presents the first Man of the Year Humanitarian Award to Bill Cosby.
Host: Bill Cosby
Includes Commercials.
