thederisoreport
February 20th, 2009, 11:07 PM
02-13-2009 11:46 AM
A man named Robinson left this country forever changed, opening minds and then doors for generations of black athletes.For many, Jackie Robinson, the pioneering baseball player who broke the Major League color barrier more than 60 seasons ago, comes to mind.Grambling’s late longtime former coach Eddie Robinson belongs in the conversation.“Two men named Robinson changed [...]
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A man named Robinson left this country forever changed, opening minds and then doors for generations of black athletes.For many, Jackie Robinson, the pioneering baseball player who broke the Major League color barrier more than 60 seasons ago, comes to mind.Grambling’s late longtime former coach Eddie Robinson belongs in the conversation.“Two men named Robinson changed [...]
More... (http://www.thederisoreport.com/2009/02/13/a-tribute-to-pioneer-eddie-robinson-on-his-90th-birthday/)