My new book — Coming soon:
“THE RIGHT THING TO DO Duffy and the True 1960s Pioneers, North and South”
“… I couldn’t help but think of how many people had helped me along the way. One of those people I wanted to personally thank for opening doors was Jimmy Raye. This book tells how some of those doors got pushed open. I’m sure you will enjoy reading about the journey!”
– Pro football Hall of Fame Coach, TONY DUNGY
By TOM SHANAHAN The NFL Network has announced February 7 as the first date to air its NFL 360 Videos documentary on Jimmy Raye’s ground-breaking careers as a Black quarterback and Black college and NFL coach. The start time is 8 p.m. ET on the NFL Network. The film is part of series of shows the NFL Network is airing to celebrate Black History Month. “Jimmy Raye was an exceptional athlete, but he was also a trailblazer," said…
Visit my website homepage, TomShanahan.Report Listen to my partners for Name, Image and Likeness videos, and their endorsements of Raye of Light and The Right Thing To Do. My two books explain Michigan State's leading role in college football integration and the influence of Duffy Daugherty's 1950s and 1960s teams on the rest of college football. Michigan State's influence begins with Gideon Smith, who is in the Hall of Fame at three schools: Michigan State, Ferris State and…
PHOTO: Michigan State's Duffy Daugherty (L) and Notre Dame's Ara Parseghian share the MacArthur Bowl as co-national champions. Visit my website homepage, TomShanahan.Report By TOM SHANAHAN Georgia won its second straight football national title a week ago today, beating TCU. A day later the Bulldogs were officially awarded the MacArthur Bowl, the National Football Foundation trophy annually presented to the national title team. You might be thinking, of course. Who else gets the trophy? Well, most college football…
