Events tagged with "kenny washington"

Historical Events tagged with "kenny washington"

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Kenny Washington Signs with Los Angeles Rams

March 21st, 1946 78 years ago

Kenny Washington signed with the Los Angeles Rams, marking a significant breakthrough as he became the first African American to play professional American football after a 13-year hiatus. This event represented a pivotal moment in sports, signaling the gradual integration of African American players in the sport after years of exclusion due to discriminatory practices. Washington had previously starred at UCLA, and his signing was seen as both a milestone for the Rams and a broader step toward racial equality in American sports.