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He is a former football player. He was born in January 1927 and was the first black man drafted by a NFL team. He led the "Indiana Hoosiers" college team to an undefeated championship. He was a Halfback, Quarterback, and punter, and he was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 1949 Draft. He decided to play with the Los Angeles Dons instead in 1949. In 1950 George went to the Nfl and played with the New York Yanks 1950-51, Dallas Texans 1952, Baltimore Colts 1953-54, and Philadelphia Eagles 1955.
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What black American born a slave built Tuskegee college for Blacks?
Booker Taliaferro Washington
Commanded the Continental Army?
George Washington
Who was the British king during the American Revolution?
George III
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Is George Washington Carver related to George Washington?
No, George Washington Carver was not related to George Washington; he was merely named after George Washington, or possibly Booker T. Washington, who hired him at the age of 32 to teach agriculture.
