Fritz Pollard: Fritz Pollard was the first African American head coach in the NFL, leading the Akron Pros in 1921.
Jim Thorpe: Jim Thorpe, of Native American heritage, was one of the most versatile athletes of the 20th century
Marion Motley: Marion Motley was one of the first African American players in professional football and played a crucial role in breaking the color barrier in the sport
Kenny Washington and Woody Strode: Kenny Washington and Woody Strode were among the first African American players to reintegrate the NFL in 1946
Ernie Davis: Ernie Davis, known as the "Elmira Express," was the first African American player to win the Heisman Trophy in 1961.
Jackie Robinson: Before breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson was an exceptional athlete at UCLA, where he lettered in four sports, including football
Bill Willis and Marion Motley: Bill Willis and Marion Motley were trailblazers as two of the first African American players in professional football.
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