The Forgotten Four: Breaking the Color Barrier in Pro Football

The National Football League (NFL) changed forever in 1946. That year the Forgotten Four—Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Marion Motley, and Bill Willis—joined the league. Learn about the history of Black football players, the integration of the league, and the first Black coaches, referees, and team owners in the NFL. Then discover how Black football players continue to make a difference on and off the field.

About This Book

By: Elliott Smith

Illustrated by:

Published by: Lerner Publishing Group

9-12Age Range

- AR

35Pages

FootballSubject

-Lexile

5-20 minsReading Time

UGuided Reading

-Fountas & Pinnell

-DRA

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