Black Sports Magazine

Black Sports Magazine was a monthly magazine that launched in April 1971 in New York City and closed later that decade.
The magazine was the first major sports magazine aimed specifically at African Americans. The magazine was the brainchild of Allan P. Barron, who became President and Editor. Barron teamed with William L. Doneghy, who acted as Vice-President and Controller. In 1971, Bryant Gumbel became editor of the magazine, leaving the following year.
The magazine had low circulation and limited success, and ultimately was forced to close. The final issue was published in June 1978.