Friday, January 6, 2017

Willie Evans, Who Was Barred From a Bowl Game Because of His Color, Dies at 79

Evans, a star halfback, was one of two University of Buffalo players turned down for the Tangerine Bowl after an 8-1 season in 1958. The team rejected the bid.

from NYT > Sports http://ift.tt/2imjgWh

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