Fritz Pollard: A Forgotten Man

Fritz Pollard: A Forgotten Man

8.8/10
0h52min
2020Documentary

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An inspiring documentary about Fritz Pollard, the pioneering African American NFL player-coach, tackling racial barriers in early 20th-century football.

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This is a documentary about the first African American player and coach in the NFL. It traces his life from a star at Brown University to a player and then coach for the Akron All-Pros, the first NFL Champions. It then explores Pollard's legacy and inspiration for those that followed in his footsteps.