A superstar in both football and baseball at USC, Washington couldn't join the National Football League because of its segregationist policies, so he dominated for the Hollywood Bears in the Pacific Coast Professional Football League, where he was their best player.  When the Cleveland Rams relocated to Los Angeles, the time was right for reintegration, and the Rams signed him (along with Woody Strode).  Washington’s knees were already banged up, and his tenure in the NFL was only three years, but his role in football should never be discounted. 

His overall impact definitely earns him his place on this list.  If only!!!

Willie Naulls had decent career numbers, finishing a very respectable 15.8 Point and 9.1 Rebound per Game Average.  He was a four-time All-Star and three-time NBA champion and he was one of the best ever to come from college basketball giant powerhouse that was UCLA.

Professionally, Naulls went to his four All-Stars with the New York Knicks, and in 1959-60 and 1960-61 he received MVP votes.  Traded to the San Francisco Warriors in 1962, his contract was sold to the juggernaut that was the Boston Celtics where he provided depth, and won three consecutive NBA Championships to close his career.