Read more about the article Michigan State honoring Duffy Daugherty and his 1960s teams has Gene Smith as a unique supporter

Michigan State honoring Duffy Daugherty and his 1960s teams has Gene Smith as a unique supporter

PHOTO: Michigan State's Duffy Daugherty with his five two-time All-American players from the 1965-66 national title teams (L-R): Clinton Jones, Bob Apisa, Bubba Smith, Gene Washington and George Webster. Tom Shanahan is an author and college football integration historian honored by the FWAA for his story on the 1962 Rose Bowl. *** Michigan State’s plans for a statue honoring Duffy Daugherty and his 1960s teams that led college football integration are still on the drawing board, but Ohio…

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Read more about the article Notre Dame’s Jim Lynch was Maxwell Award winner not afraid to offer an honest opinion

Notre Dame’s Jim Lynch was Maxwell Award winner not afraid to offer an honest opinion

By TOM SHANAHAN News stories that Jim Lynch, 76, a Notre Dame national champion and Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl champion, has passed away will recount his many achievements. At Notre Dame: 1966 national champion, Maxwell Award winner, All-American linebacker, team captain and College Football Hall of Famer. With the Chiefs: Super Bowl IV champion (1969 season), 11-year NFL veteran and two-time All-AFL pick. This story, though, adds something else to his resume: An honest man. The Maxwell…

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Read more about the article Michigan State plans statue to honor 1960s teams that led college football integration

Michigan State plans statue to honor 1960s teams that led college football integration

PHOTO (Michigan State Athletics): Michigan State coach Duffy Daugherty stands before his five returning All-American players in 1966: Clinton Jones, Bob Apsia, Bubba Smith, Gene Washington and George Webster. Visit my website homepage, TomShanahan.Report By TOM SHANAHAN Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller revealed on Monday the athletic department is in the preliminary stages of honoring Michigan State coach Duffy Daugherty’s historic 1960s teams that led college football integration with a statue. Haller appeared on "The Drive with…

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