1944 FORT WARREN BRONCOS VS BROOKLYN TIGERS 1ST INTEGRATED FOOTBALL GAME PROGRAM

Description: Description: Although we have heard of this game, this is the first piece of memorabilia we have seen. On September 10, 1944 something happened which has not occurred again and it has been almost three-quarters of a Century. On that date in Wyoming, the Fort Warren Broncos, a completely independent football team, defeated an NFL Franchise, the Brooklyn Tigers. Additionally, this was the only NFL team to ever play in the state of Wyoming and the neither team existed past World War II. However, what is most significant about this game, and which is a fact forgotten for more than 75 years, is that it was the first time that an NFL franchise played a game against a fully integrated football team—at least six players on the Fort Warren Broncos gridiron squad were African-American and they are all pictured:First Sergeant Searl Henderson Quarterback Knoxville College Bulldogs Staff Sergeant Harold Million Halfback Southern University Jaguars (and later played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers) Sergeant Jacob Davis End Winston-Salem College (aka Winston-Salem State University Rams) Private Roy Gomillion Fullback Wiley College Wildcats Private Kenneth Whitney End Xavier University Gold Rush Private Norman Huntsman Tackle Dallas, Texas While there were sporadic African-American players in professional football between 1904 and 1933, this is without question the very first fully integrated football team to defeat an NFL football team in history. The condition of this seminal program is very decent despite a small scrape on the back cover. If you are collecting great gridiron periodicals from legendary events, this is as good as it gets.Important Facts: Everything ships fast and free with insurance as well as tracking. When comparing us to others, consider that Irishhosta prices are always net and your items will go out the same or next business day. What you buy from Irishhosta, your purchases will also be packaged very carefully and great care will be taken. Additionally, items valued over $500.00 are usually delivered to you the next business day via FedEx. For our Canadian customers, we ensure that your net price will be exactly what your eBay invoice amount is—in other words, all additional expenses (e.g., duty, taxes, customs, freight, insurance, shipping, fees, etc.) are exclusively billed to our account. If you have specific questions, be sure message us through eBay, type Irishhosta into any Internet search engine, or go to the top of our eBay store home page:http://stores.ebay.com/Irishhosta-SportscardsSpecial Note: There is a very small segment of the hobby which produces, distributes, buys, and/or sells fakes, reproductions, reprints, counterfeits, copies and phony items. All Irishhosta items are original as well as authentic. Furthermore, with more than 40 years of experience, we possess the knowledge required to guarantee each and every item. We Are Buying: If you need bona fide answers or would like to communicate with Irishhosta, message us through eBay, type Irishhosta into any Internet search engine, or go to the top of our eBay store home page: http://stores.ebay.com/Irishhosta-Sportscards Do you have a collection to sell, would you like additional information on an item, or do you desire an honest evaluation of something which is potentially valuable? You will receive a prompt response to every inquiry and you can depend upon us for a professional experience with first class service.

Price: 5000 USD

Location: Fort Myers, Florida

End Time: 2025-01-11T00:48:21.000Z

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