Kenny Washington, who broke the NFL’s color barrier, was nearly forgotten—unlike Jackie Robinson, his UCLA teammate. - discu.eu

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“History doesn’t know who we are. Kenny was one of the greatest backs in the history of the game, and kids today have no idea who he is.” An article on Kenny Washington, who broke the NFL's color barrier. https://slate.com/culture/2021/12/kenny-washington-nfl-color-barrier-rams-jackie-robinson-football-history.html 101 comments 25/6/2024 nfl

The NFL Had a Ban on Black Players. Why Don’t We Remember the Man Who Broke It? https://slate.com/culture/2021/12/kenny-washington-nfl-color-barrier-rams-jackie-robinson-football-history.html 92 comments 20/12/2021 nfl

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Why the NFL is suddenly standing up for black lives. https://slate.com/culture/2020/06/nfl-roger-goodell-black-lives-matter-players-video-kaepernick.html 28 comments

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