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George Taliaferro, the first black player drafted to the NFL

George Taliaferro, the first black player drafted to the NFL

Update: 2019-12-10

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He thought being drafted into the National Football League was so unlikely that he signed with an African American league team. Then, the NFL called.

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George Taliaferro, the first black player drafted to the NFL

George Taliaferro, the first black player drafted to the NFL

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