Read more about the article Wake Forest’s players appreciate their school’s history leading integration in the South

Wake Forest’s players appreciate their school’s history leading integration in the South

PHOTO: Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne celebrates with fans after a win a year ago. *** 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 a purchase link to RAYE OF LIGHT, Jimmy Raye, Duffy Daugherty, the Integration of College Football and the 1965-66 Michigan State Spartans. — Learn about our documentary at the fundraising stage, GAME CHANGERS OF THE…

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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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