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This is the inspiring story of an African American whose athletic and entrepreneurial achievements - from being the first Black quarterback and head coach in the National Football League to founding one of the first all-Black investment securities companies - were equaled by his courage in confronting racial barriers.

Athletes and the sports they play are popular across generations. Black athletes throughout time have become legends in their sports. They help shape the game, create change, and continue to break barriers in sports where they've been historically underrepresented. Their talent and passion inspire present and future players. Find out more about athletes such as Simone Manuel, Satchel Paige, and Maya Moore and celebrate their achievements in sports.

In Rocket Men, John Eisenberg offers the definitive history of Black quarterbacks in the NFL—men who shaped not only the history of football but the cause of civil rights in America. From early pioneers like Fritz Pollard to groundbreaking modern standouts like Marlin Briscoe and James “Shack” Harris, Black quarterbacks had to be twice as good as their white counterparts to get playing time—and even then, many never got that chance. That didn’t begin to change in earnest until the 1990s and the 2000s, when racist notions about what Black quarterbacks supposedly couldn’t do began to fade.

Welcome to Chalk Talk, the ultimate show that unlocks the thrilling world of sports and beyond! Get ready to go beyond the scoreboards and stat sheets as we take you on an exhilarating journey into the captivating narratives that shape the sports landscape. Brace yourself for an extraordinary experience unlike any other sports talk show out there! In this week's episode, we have a monumental treat in store for you. Prepare to be blown away by our "big interview" with the legendary John Wooten, Co-Founder of the Fritz Pollard Alliance, and an NFL icon. With a remarkable career spanning a ...

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