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75th anniversary: African-American college football player Johnny Bright was the victim of an...

Tue, October 20, 2026

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In 1951, African-American college football player Johnny Bright was the victim of an on-field assault, eventually leading to changes in NCAA football rules that mandated the use of more protective helmets with face guards.

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