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Breaking Ground as a Black Quarterback

Season 30 Episode 3014 | 26m 45sVideo has Closed Captions

One of college's first black quarterbacks hails from Fayetteville and shares his story.

In 1964, Jimmy Raye left Fayetteville to enroll at Michigan State University. Little did he know that while he was there, he would become a trailblazer helping to change the game of college football forever. His story is captured in the book, "Raye of Light" by Tom Shanahan, and includes insight into the integration of college football and the role of the Michigan State Spartans in it.

04/11/2015 | Rating NR

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Breaking Ground as a Black Quarterback

Season 30 Episode 3014 | 26m 45sVideo has Closed Captions

In 1964, Jimmy Raye left Fayetteville to enroll at Michigan State University. Little did he know that while he was there, he would become a trailblazer helping to change the game of college football forever. His story is captured in the book, "Raye of Light" by Tom Shanahan, and includes insight into the integration of college football and the role of the Michigan State Spartans in it.

04/11/2015 | Rating NR

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