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Art Shell is the first African American head coach in the modern era (after 1945). Shortly after his Hall of Fame induction in 1989 for his time as an NFL OL, Shell made history as he took over the head coaching job of the Los Angeles Raiders. #AfroFirsts
Johnny Grier is the first African American referee in NFL history. He was promoted from field judge to referee in 1988 and held this role until 2004. The last game he was a field judge for was Super Bowl XXII, which was also when Doug Williams made history of his own. #AfroFirsts
Wally Triplett was the first African American draftee to play in the NFL. Although he was not the first to be drafted in 1949 (George Taliaferro drafted in rnd 13 & Wally in rnd 19), Triplett was the first draftee to actually play in a game & has made history as an #AfroFirsts.
As Super Bowl LVII is making history with the first two African American QBs to start against each other in a SB, we look back and celebrate Doug Williams: the first Super Bowl-winning African American QB. In 1988, he led Washington to a 42-10 victory over Denver. #AfroFirsts
In 1920, Fritz Pollard became the first African American to play in the NFL during its formative years. Fritz not only played but also coached in the league and became the first African American Head Coach in the NFL as he was named co-coach of the Akron (OH) Pros. #AfroFirsts
This #BlackHistoryMonth we honor the trailblazers who paved the way for the future of football. These former players have inspired positive change within the game & throughout history. This month & every month, we celebrate those who fought for the love of the game. #AfroFirsts
Willie Thrower was the first African-American quarterback in the modern era of the NFL. He played for the Chicago Bears in 1953. #AfroFirsts #BHM
Emlen Lewis Tunnell was the first African American in the modern era to play for the New York Giants and also the first to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was elected into the HOF in February 1967. #AfroFirsts #BHM
Burl Abron Toler Sr. was the first African-American official in the NFL. He served as a field judge and head linesman throughout his 25 season career from 1965 to 1989. #AfroFirsts #BHM
George Taliaferro was the first African American player to be drafted to an NFL team in the modern era. He was picked by the Chicago Bears in the thirteenth round of the 1949 draft. #AfroFirsts #BHM
Kenny Washington was the first African American player to sign an NFL contract in the modern era. He signed with the Los Angeles Rams on March 21, 1946 thus making him the first African American to play professional football post WW2. #AfroFirsts #BHM
In honor of Black History Month, we are bringing back #AfroFirsts! We will highlight some of our African American pioneers who have paved the way for the great game of football we see today. #BHM
As 2021 ends we're taking a look back at some of our top FP posts from each month. Follow along w/ the 2021 FPSD Rewind as we highlight our Top 12. #NFLPAFraternity
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Jan: FP Highlight - Jeff Allen
Feb: #Afrofirsts Lovie Smith & Tony Dungy
March: FP Highlight - Nnamdi Asomugha
Monday, November 23rd, 2020 marked the first time an all Black officiating crew officiated an NFL game. The seven man crew was led by Jerome Boger! #AfroFirsts #BHM
Lovie Smith & Tony Dungy were the first African American head coaches to take their team to the Super Bowl. Tony Dungy being the first to win a Super Bowl. #AfroFirsts #BHM
Bill Willis was the first African American lineman to receive All-League honors! He was also one of the first African Americans to play professional football. #AfroFirsts #BHM
Marion Motley was the first African American to win an individual league statistical championship. He was also one of the first African Americans to play professional football. #AfroFirsts #BHM
Fritz Pollard was the NFL's first African-American head coach. He was a true pioneer of the sport. Along with becoming the league's first African-American head coach, he was also its first black quarterback and first African-American to play on a championship team! #AfroFirsts
Doug Williams was the first black quarterback to both start and win a Super Bowl. He was named Super Bowl MVP and also set the single-quarter Super Bowl record for points scored with 35! #AfroFirsts #BHM
In honor of Black History Month, we are bringing back #AfroFirsts! We highlight some of our African American pioneers who have paved the way for the great game of football we see today! #BHM
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