Photos: Honoring NC State’s Earle Edwards and his connection to Duffy Daugherty and MSU

PHOTO (L-R): Tim Peeler, NC State historian; Charley Young, Enloe High, NC State and Dallas Cowboys alumnus; Tom Shanahan, Michigan State historian and author of Raye of Light and The Right Thing To Do. Thanks to Raleigh Sports Club photographer Robert Birch for the photos, Visit my website homepage, TomShanahan.Reporrt By TOM SHANAHAN NC State historian Tim Peeler and NC State ground-breaking running back Charley Young joined me to discuss the Wolfpack football legacy that Earle Edwards established…

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My new books on Michigan State leading college football integration soon to be released

Visit my website homepage, TomShanahan.Report My two upcoming books should be available soon. Please keep checking back to my website for release dates and information on purchasing the books. THE RIGHT THING TO DO The True Pioneers of College Football Integration in the 1960s Foreword by Ruffin McNeill Introduction by Mel Tucker August Publications The second publication is a children's book: BUBBA'S DAD, DUFFY AND COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S UNDERGROUND RAILROAD Taylor Made Publications -30- I invite you to follow…

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Earle Edwards’ NC State football legacy featured March 8 at Raleigh Sports Club luncheon

PHOTO: NC State football coach Earle Edwards. Visit my website homepage, TomShanahan.Report Click here to listen to my appearance on the WRAL's Adam Gold Show. By TOM SHANAHAN NC State historian Tim Peeler and NC State ground-breaking running back Charley Young will join me to discuss the Wolfpack football legacy that Earle Edwards established as the school's head coach, 1954-70. The March 8 event is part of the Raleigh Sports Club's weekly luncheons. RALEIGH PORTS CLUB March 8:…

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