The Forgotten Four: Breaking the Color Barrier in Pro Football
The Forgotten Four: Breaking the Color Barrier in Pro Football
The National Football League (NFL) changed forever in 1946. That year the Forgotten Four—Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Marion Motley, and Bill Willis—joined the league. Learn about the history of Black football players, the integration of the league, and the first Black coaches, referees, and team owners in the NFL. Then discover how Black football players continue to make a difference on and off the field.
About This Book
By: Elliott Smith
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Published by: Lerner Publishing Group
9-12Age Range
-AR
35Pages
FootballSubject
-Lexile
5-20 minsReading Time
UGuided Reading
-Fountas & Pinnell
-DRA