Ivan Maisel explores how Pitt's Bobby Grier found himself in an unexpected position in 1956 when he became the first college football player to break the color line in the Deep South. But his appearance in the Sugar Bowl wasn't without controversy.
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Down and Distance

ESPN, Ivan Maisel

Standing at Armageddon

SEP 2, 201936 MIN
Down and Distance

Standing at Armageddon

SEP 2, 201936 MIN

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Ivan Maisel explores how Pitt's Bobby Grier found himself in an unexpected position in 1956 when he became the first college football player to break the color line in the Deep South. But his appearance in the Sugar Bowl wasn't without controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices