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Gideon Smith July 13, 1889- 1968 Norfolk County, VA Michigan State ‘16
Head Football Hampton Institute 1921-55
Career record: 97-46-12
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The Third African-American to Play College Football
One of the First to Play Pro Football (with Jim Thorpe Canton Bulldogs)
Led Hampton Institute to their First Black College National Championship (5-1 record)
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