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Receiver Lester McClain in 1968.
The first black football player in the SEC played for The University of Tennessee
Autherine Lucy is famous for being the first black student to attend Alabama University.
John Mitchell played for Bear Bryant at the University of Alabama in 1971 and 1972. Mitchell and Wilbur Jackson were the first black players to play football at Alabama. Mitchell became co-captain of the 1972 team.
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The University of Alabama's first game of the 2010 season is September 4th, when they play San Jose State.
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John Mitchell was one of the first two black players to join the Alabama football team. Mitchell played in 1971 and was co-captain in 1972.
The first Black student to enroll in a public school in Alabama was Autherine Lucy Foster. In 1956, she attempted to attend the University of Alabama, becoming the first African American to enroll at the institution. However, her enrollment was met with significant resistance, leading to her expulsion shortly after. Her courageous efforts paved the way for future integration in education.
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Harvey Gantt was the first black student at Clemson University
The African-American starting quarterbacks for the University of Alabama have been Walter Lewis, Vince Sutton, Danny Woodson, and Andrew Zow. These men all served as quarterback for the Crimson Tide throughout history.