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In reply to the discussion: NFL to remove 'End Racism' messaging in end zone ahead of Super Bowl: Sources [View all]Prof. Toru Tanaka
(2,491 posts)27. Alabama Crimson Tide, late 60's before integration.
#12 is easy to recognize for old school Oakland Raider fans.
Alabama started integrating in the early 1970s after visiting USC hammered them 42-21 in the 1970 season opener. The Trojans entire starting backfield (including QB) was manned by black players. Not surprisingly, the Trojans won multiple national championships in the 1960s and 1970s with integrated teams.
After integrating their team, Alabama would go on to win over 100 games in the 1970’s. They and the Oklahoma Sooners were the only teams to achieve this feat. The Sooners under Barry Switzer recruited many black players, also.
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NFL to remove 'End Racism' messaging in end zone ahead of Super Bowl: Sources [View all]
highplainsdem
Feb 4
OP
What a bunch of weak-assed racists... fuck the NFL!! May never watch another game!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 4
#7
After Kaepernick, the NFL let players put approved slogans on the back of their helmets.
maxsolomon
Feb 4
#8
Cut out TV, sports, subscriptions, Amazon. Just buy groceries, meds, and petrol. Freeze spending.
C0RI0LANUS
Feb 4
#9
Sure Goodell...racism is gone right?? Doing this for Trump,you won't have done SHIT for Biden
Bengus81
Feb 4
#11
every black palyer,coach and support staff of both teams should just boycott the game
moonshinegnomie
Feb 4
#20
Along with ''End Racism'', they should add ''End Fascism. This means you President'' as well.
aggiesal
Feb 4
#22
Bak! 🐔 Bak! 🐔 Bak! 🐔 Hey, Roger...I bet your Dad, Charles, would be ashamed of you!
electric_blue68
Feb 4
#23
"The switch...could be perceived as a nod to the current political climate."
LudwigPastorius
Feb 4
#40
The NFL doesn't have an anti-trust exemption like MLB does. It's susceptible to extortion.
Marcuse
Feb 5
#44
What would be great is if all the players who support end racism, took a knee on the first play.
C Moon
Feb 5
#49