William "Dolly" King was a prominent multi-sport athlete who achieved success in professional basketball and baseball during the mid-20th century. After demonstrating remarkable versatility as a three-sport star at Long Island University, he became one of the few African American players to integrate the National Basketball League. His basketball career included tenures with legendary teams like the New York Rens and the Rochester Royals, while his baseball career saw him compete for several Negro league franchises. Later in life, he transitioned into coaching at the collegiate level before his passing in 1969. King’s enduring impact on the sports world was event ...