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The first blacks to play in a regular-season game for the Washington Redskins were flanker Bobby Mitchell, halfback Leroy Jackson and guard John Nisby. They all played in the September 16, 1962 season opener between Washington and their future rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, at the Cotton Bowl. The game ended in a 35-35 tie.
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What NFL team was the last segregated all white team?
The Washington Redskins were the last hold out when the league desegregated. As of 1961 they were the only team to still have a roster consisting of 0 black players. Their first African American player was Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell in 1962.
Which NFL team was the last to sign an Afro American player?
charlie mitchell of the Washington redskins The Washington Redskins in 1962 were the last NFL team to integrate.
What NFL team was first to have a official Marching Band?
Two The redskins and the Ravens
Which team has the most consecutive NFL sellouts?
washington redskins
Who was the first black person to play the game of baseball?
Jackie Robinson was the first pro ball player on a pro team.
