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College Football HOF showcases Black History exhibit, to honor Eddie Robinson

College Football HOF showcases Black History exhibit, to honor Eddie Robinson

Published on Feb 13, 2019

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This February, The College Football Hall of Fame is proud to celebrate Black History Month with specially curated displays devoted to iconic African American college football players. (Ernie Davis helmet, first African American to win Heisman Trophy)
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The celebration includes buy one get one free admission to the Hall for HBCU students and two historic events honoring Hall of Famers Gene Washington and Eddie Robinson – two men who forever changed the game. (Clinton Jones game worn jersey)
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On Monday, Feb. 18, the Hall welcomes an esteemed panel of speakers who will discuss Eddie Robinson and the impact he had on their lives on and off the field. (Eddie Robinson trophy)
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Eddie’s 100^th birthday commemoration will begin with a reception, then move into a panel discussion featuring moderator, Rashan Ali, and panelists James “Shack” Harris, Bill Curry and Grambling Head Coach Broderick Fobbs.
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For more, check out cfbhall.com.
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Here are some more photos from the Black History Month exhibit at the Hall.
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Here are some more photos from the Black History Month exhibit at the Hall.
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Here are some more photos from the Black History Month exhibit at the Hall.
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