The Golden State Warriors send condolences to the family of John “Jackie” Moore, who passed away earlier today at the age of 93. Moore signed with the Philadelphia Warriors on February 15, 1955, and debuted with the club that same day, becoming the first Black player to appear in a game in franchise history. Moore spent time with the Syracuse Nationals and Milwaukee Hawks before playing three seasons with the Warriors, where he helped Philadelphia win the 1956 NBA title. In 2018, Moore represented the 1956 team prior to Golden State’s championship ring ceremony in Oakland. A native of Philadelphia, Moore was also the first Black athlete to play for the men’s basketball team at La Salle University. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame at both La Salle University and Overbrook High School. He is survived by his daughters Felicienne Moore and Raushanah Qadree Muhsin (Luftee Muhsin), grandchildren Nasir Qadree (Chloe Louvouezo Qadree), Saquan Qadree, and Naomi Crowder, and great-grandchildren Nya Crawford and Zaire Louvouezo Qadree.