Who was the first black football player at LSU?

Answer 1

john mitchell first black player Alabama

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Cincy Joe Sandusky

Micheal Landrum, a Sweet Water High School graduate, became the first black quarterback to play at Alabama when he entered as a reserve against Vanderbilt on Sept. 29, 1979. The Crimson Tide won 66-3.

Answer 2

Lora Henson was the first African American to receive a football scholarship to LSU and was the first African American to letter in football at LSU

Mike Williams was the first African American to letter in football at LSU and the first African AMERICAN to become ALL American at LSU .

Actually his name was Lora Hinton.

Answer 3

James Owens - Owens was Auburn's first African American scholarship football player. His most memorable play was a kickoff return for a touchdown in a 63-14 win over Florida in 1970.

Answer 4

Walter Lewis was the first black starting quarterback in Alabama history. He was also the last quarterback to play for the legendary Coach Bear Bryant.

Answer 5

The first known African-American to play pro football was Charles Follis

Answer 6

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