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“People look at black pride in America and sport's impact on it. In the major cities it took off the first time Jackie Robinson stole home. In the deep South, it started with Eddie Robinson, who took a small college in northern Louisiana with little or no funds and sent the first black to the pros and made everyone look at him and Grambling.”

Quote by Jerry Izenberg

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Jerry Izenberg is an accomplished journalist renowned for his profound insights into sports and social issues. His career spanned over half a century, covering a range of fields from local news to national reporting. more

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