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1 image file : digital, JPEG. |
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University of Pittsburgh anthology |
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University of Pittsburgh anthology.
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BiblioBoard Access module.
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Original document: Photograph. |
| Summary |
Portrait of Robert "Bobby" Grier sitting on the sidelines during a game. Grier was a fullback and linebacker for the Pittsburgh Panther football team from 1952 to 1955. He had a standout career with the Panthers, but is more widely known for breaking the color barrier in college football. Grier was the only African-American on the Panther team and was also the first African-American to play in the Sugar Bowl. When the Panthers went to Georgia to play in the 1956 Sugar Bowl, Grier made national headlines. While the Governor of Georgia was decrying the participation of Grier in the game, he had strong support of his team who vowed not to play unless he played. Also taking a stand was Georgia Tech, the other team to play in the Sugar Bowl. Pitt went on to lose that game, 7-0. |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
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