Breaking the NFL color barrier

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
Cover of book "Forgotten First"

More than a year before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, a teammate of his from USC signed with the Los Angeles Rams. Three other Black players followed him to professional football. We talk about the lives of these forgotten four and what it meant for football history.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Jill Nadeau Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Bob Glauber Guest
  • Keyshawn Johnson Guest