40%
Billy "White Shoes" Johnson, a famous return specialist for the houston oilers was the first NFL player to wear withe cleats.
Halfback Kenny Washington (March 21) and end Woody Strode (May 7) signed with the Los Angeles Rams to become the first African-Americans to play in the NFL in the modern era. Guard Bill Willis (August 6) and running back Marion Motley (August 9) joined the AAFC with the Cleveland Browns.
He was one of the best running backs in NFL history.
Fritz Pollard was the first African-American coach in the National Football League. He coached the Chicago Black Hawks in the 1920s.
According to the Huffington Post, 70% of NFL players are black.
80%
1960
40%
Walter Peyton
The Philadelphia Eagles.
why are there two different set of rules in the NFL? when is concerns black players and non-black players example; Rothisburger vs. Vick.
10%
The Baltimore Colts' first year in the NFL was 1953. There were three black players on the roster: Buddy Young, George Taliaferro, and Mel Embree.
there are 32 collegiate players selected in the first round of the NFL draft
The 1953 Detroit Lions
USC.