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“In a manner akin to the influence of Tiger Woods on the other side of the Atlantic, Thierry Henry has helped kick down a few of the remaining bigoted stereotypes. Through his undisputable class and dignity, Henry has made a deep-seated difference to race relations in this country. Racism will flounder whenever white children grow up with a black man as their hero. That so few comment on Henry's colour is a silent tribute to his impact.”

“I am happy to be a role model for anybody - whether they are black, white, yellow, pink or purple.”

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Author:Paul Ince

“The black players at this club lend the side a lot of skill and flair, but you also need white players to balance things up and give the team some brains and common sense.”

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Author:Ron Noades

“Why is it that if you happen to be black and over six feet tall, everybody thinks you supposed to play basketball or football?”

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Book:Disappearing Acts

Source: Disappearing Acts

“The only place where we're not segregated in mass is in sports. You go to a football stadium or a basketball arena, and all of America is there: the wealthy, the poor, the black, white, Latino, conservative, liberal, and we all talk about sports.”

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Author:Jason Whitlock

“My favorite sports novel is End Zone by Delillo. It's such a great looking book too, the black cover with the football player on it. It's just a fantastic little book.”

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Author:Chad Harbach

“I don't understand racism. I have many black friends and many others have been my opponents. Respect is basic. Unfortunately racism is a social problem, and football belongs to society.”

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Author:Francesco Totti

“Coaches who can outline plays on a black board are a dime a dozen. The ones who win get inside their player and motivate.”

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Author:Vince Lombardi