He found his way to the N.F.L. after playing eight seasons in Canadian football and was remembered for his toughness, playing through injury after injury.
Category: Canadian Football League
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Bud Grant, Longtime Minnesota Vikings Coach, Dies at 95
He took his Vikings, with Fran Tarkenton at quarterback and the famed Purple People Eaters defensive line, to four Super Bowls — although he lost each time.
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Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts Represent Progress and Lost Opportunity for Black Quarterbacks
Black quarterbacks will lead both teams in Sunday’s Super Bowl. But for much of pro football history, Black players were steered away from the position because of racist assumptions.