George Taliaferro - Wikipedia
WEBGeorge Taliaferro (January 8, 1927 – October 8, 2018) was an American professional football player who was the first African American drafted by a National Football League (NFL) team. [2] Beginning his football career at Indiana University for the Hoosiers team , he played in the NFL for the New York Yanks from 1950 to 1951, the Dallas Texans ...
The Great George Taliaferro: IU Stories: My IU: Indiana University
WEBThe Great George Taliaferro. George Taliaferro, BS’51, was the first African American drafted to the NFL, and a leader in the desegregation of Indiana University. Photo courtesy of IU Archives. Star of IU’s only unbeaten football team. The first Black man drafted into the NFL. Champion of IU integration. Beginning with football but ...
Everywhere You Turn With Indiana Football, A Hoosier Can Make …
WEB20 hours ago · No one Indiana running back put up eye-popping individual numbers. Justice Ellison led the way with 58 yards. Kaelon Black added 55 yards, Ty Son Lawton had 35 yards and Elijah Green had 32 yards.
The Great George Taliaferro : Pride of IU Stories: My IU: Indiana ...
WEBFeb 2, 2021 · George Taliaferro, BS’51, was the first African American drafted to the NFL, and a leader in the desegregation of Indiana University. Photo courtesy of IU Archives. Star of IU’s only unbeaten football team. The first Black …
Meet Indiana football’s 9 James Madison ... - Indiana Daily Student
WEBJan 4, 2024 · Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti has officially added nine players from his former program, James Madison University, to his first roster in Bloomington.
Remembering Three Legendary Hoosiers During Black History …
WEBFeb 14, 2020 · In recognition of Black History Month, today we take a look back at three Hoosiers who courageously helped to break down barriers at the professional, conference and Indiana University levels. Get to know IU legends George Taliaferro, Bill Garrett and George Thompson.
George Taliaferro, Indiana U. football star and first black player ...
WEBOct 10, 2018 · George Taliaferro, a star football player who led Indiana University to its only undefeated season in 1945 and who in 1949 became the first black player drafted in the NFL, died Oct. 8 in...
Beyond the First: Early African-American Athletic Experiences at …
WEBAug 16, 2017 · Football, which was organized in 1886, was one of the first athletic programs to allow Black students to participate alongside white students in a student organization. The photo shown is of the 1895 team, which included Preston Eagleson.
Kaelon Black - Football - Indiana University Athletics
WEBScored 18 touchdowns and rushed for 1,628 yards as a sophomore …. Also lettered in basketball and track and field …. Received Academic Award from SHS. Kaelon Black (8) RB - Career Notes & Records: Appeared in 27 career games with 16 starts over four seasons at James Madison (2020-23) ….
As Indiana football starts over, Curt Cignetti & players aim to …
WEBApr 18, 2024 · Black was with Cignetti at James Madison and has emerged as one of Indiana’s most vocal presences on the practice field, at times leading the Hoosiers through stretching periods.