Black NFL players share on number of Black coaches in survey
An Associated Press survey of more than 65 Black players from 25 NFL teams found that about 36% were discouraged or ...
11 NFL teams have never had a Black head coach. Players find that disappointing
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin paused for a moment to think while speaking to a reporter after a practice ...
NFL’s progress with diversity in coaching ranks yet to translate to offensive coordinator
With this offseason's coaching carousel largely completed, the NFL has seven head coaches of color, but just one offensive ...
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF
In 1921, as coach of the Akron Pros, Pollard became the first Black head coach in NFL history. Along with Bobby Marshall, he was also one of the first two Black players. He made history while ...
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A legacy of exclusion
The NFL kept out African Americans from 1934 ... In 1957, Pittsburgh hired Lowell Perry as the first African American assistant coach of the modern era. Twenty years later, when future Hall ...
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Black History Moments: Tony Dungy
Tony Dungy made Black history by becoming the first African American NFL head coach to win the Super Bowl. He blazed a trail for the Black coaches that came after him and was a shining example of ...
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How NFL teams use Black coaches to clean up their messes
When things fall apart, NFL owners often turn to Black coaches to serve as interim leaders. But they face a tougher road to capitalize on those auditions than their White peers. Warning ...
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A Look Into the History and Diversity of Bill Walsh's Coaching Tree
Green is the second African-American head coach in the modern era of the NFL. Rhodes began his career under Walsh as their defensive backs coach, then returned to the 49ers as the defensive ...