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Nat Clifton
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<p>Nathaniel "Sweetwater" Clifton (born Clifton Nathaniel; October 13, 1922 – August 31, 1990) was an American professional <a href="/facts/Basketball/M5pl4Pzo">basketball</a> player. He is best known as one of the first <a href="/facts/African_American/pTgcAdo8">African Americans</a> to play in the <a href="/facts/National_Basketball_Association/Vd3EUFfa">National Basketball Association</a> (NBA). He was also a professional <a href="/facts/Baseball/42bEQy1Y">baseball</a> player. </p>