Read more about the article Sports journalism missed the story of Bill Tate in life and death

Sports journalism missed the story of Bill Tate in life and death

PHOTO: Bill Tate, who died on June 24 at age 93, was able to celebrate his pioneering Black players, Bob Grant and the late Butch Henry, when they were honored in 2021 with the Wake Forest's inaugural Trailblazers Award. Tate is second from left and Grant in the middle. *** Visit my homepage: TomShanahan.Report — Click here for review and purchase link: THE RIGHT THING TO DO, The True Pioneers of College Football Integration in the 1960s and here for…

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Read more about the article Wake Forest’s untold impact: Brian’s Song you know with Gale Sayers, but lost to history is Piccolo with Bob Grant

Wake Forest’s untold impact: Brian’s Song you know with Gale Sayers, but lost to history is Piccolo with Bob Grant

PHOTO: Wake Forest honored pioneer Bob Grant and the late Kenneth "Butch" Henry with its inaugural Trailblazers Award, in 2021. He was introduced to the crowd at home football game as part of the ceremonies. Standing (L-R) are Wake Forest president Susan Wente, former Wake Forest coach Bill Tate (1964-68), Bob Grant, former Wake Forest athletic director Gene Hooks (1964-92) and current Wake Forest AD John Currie. Visit my homepage: TomShanahan.Report Click here for review and purchase link: THE RIGHT…

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Read more about the article Rolesville receivers fill big shoes and overcome past playoff ghosts

Rolesville receivers fill big shoes and overcome past playoff ghosts

PHOTO: Rolesville's Jaeden Alford was haunted by the playoffs for a year until catching two touchdown passes last week. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Info BoxThe newspaper industry provided me a long career observing and writing on inspired and dedicated athletes -- and just plain fun. My focus now is on my books about the true pioneers of college football integration, but I 'm still inspired tapping the keyboard for the News & Observer. Follow me series of weekly stories on Wake…

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