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18. Turk Edwards
Nov 21, 2020
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After becoming one of the first players in Washington State history to be named an All-American, Turk Edward signed with the Boston Braves and joined them in their inaugural season in the National Football League.
16. Cliff Battles
Nov 21, 2020
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We have to way back for this one, right to the franchise's origin when they were called the Boston Braves.
14. Bobby Mitchell
Nov 21, 2020
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The Washington Redskins owner, George Preston Marshall, did not want to integrate his team, but the team was forced to do so by the National Football League. In 1961, under pressure from the NFL and the Federal Government, Marshall drafted Ernie Davis, the first ever African American Heisman winner.
15. Charles Mann
Nov 21, 2020
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Charles Mann was a Third Round Pick from Nevada in 1983, and the Defensive End became a starter in his second year in the league.