In 1956, Nat King Cole was one of the biggest stars in America, earning $4,500 a week headlining Las Vegas shows. Crowds packed the room to hear him sing His voice sold out seats.
He headlined at the whites-only Thunderbird Hotel, where he wasn't allowed to venture beyond the showroom and the cook's resting area behind the kitchen. Cole's road manager was given a room in the hotel because he was white, but the high-paid feature attraction had to find other accommodations. He regularly stayed in a rooming house on the West Side.
Frank Sinatra was a great fan of Cole's. While performing at the Sands, Sinatra noticed that Cole almost always ate his dinner alone in his dressing room. Sinatra asked his valet, a black man named George, to find out why. George explained the facts to Frank. "Coloreds aren't allowed in the dining room at the Sands."
Sinatra was enraged. He told the maitre d' and the waitresses that if it ever happened again, he'd see that everyone was fired.
The next night, Sinatra invited Cole to dinner, making his guest the first black man to sit down and eat in the the Garden Room at the Sands.
I’m willing to be wrong about Sumrall, but I’m also willing to give him a chance ONLY if he hires top coordinators. If he brings his Tulane buddies, or anyone from G5 level, I’m out. Prove it year in year 1.
Scott Stricklin is 1-for-7 on coaching hires. $31M+ wasted on buyouts. Elite coaches don't want the job. Time for a change. https://t.co/gTsGR1vTyn #FireScottStricklin
Even during the Lane Kiffin courtship, Sumrall has remained on Florida’s radar, and as everything starts to clear, a deal could come together quickly with the Gators.
I’m tired of the TLaw conversation
Until the Jaguars no longer lead the league in Drops every year, I don’t care
•TREVOR needs to start off good in the 1Q
•TREVOR needs to throw the ball away and not take a sack, it’s not helping the OL
I dont care if he’s top 5, WIN
Democratic Primary Debate:
“Raise your hand if your government plan would provide health insurance for undocumented immigrants.”
*everyone raises hand*