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09-25-2009, 09:17 AM
Drafted: He played in the NFL prior to the advent of the NFL Draft.
Position Played: Quarterback
Played For
Akron Pros/Indians , Milwaukee Badgers, Hammond Pros , Gilberton Cadamounts (independent pro team), Providence Steam Roller
Alma Mater: Brown University
Notoriety
He was the first African American head coach in NFL history and one of just two black players in the NFL the year it was formed. He organized an all-African American team called the Chicago Black Hawks which played against white teams around the Chicago area and on the West Coast.
Uniform Number
1 (also wore No. 11 for a short time)
Career Highlights
First African American to play in the Rose Bowl
Played on NFL's first championship team
NFL's first African-American head coach
Named All NFL
Enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
*During his time the NFL was named the American Professional Football Association.
Position Played: Quarterback
Played For
Akron Pros/Indians , Milwaukee Badgers, Hammond Pros , Gilberton Cadamounts (independent pro team), Providence Steam Roller
Alma Mater: Brown University
Notoriety
He was the first African American head coach in NFL history and one of just two black players in the NFL the year it was formed. He organized an all-African American team called the Chicago Black Hawks which played against white teams around the Chicago area and on the West Coast.
Uniform Number
1 (also wore No. 11 for a short time)
Career Highlights
First African American to play in the Rose Bowl
Played on NFL's first championship team
NFL's first African-American head coach
Named All NFL
Enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
*During his time the NFL was named the American Professional Football Association.