First Black College Player to Play in the NFL |
Paul “Tank” Younger June 25, 1928 – September 15, 2001 Grambling, Louisiana Grambling State University ‘48
Fullback/Linebacker 6-3, 225 |
College Football Hall of Fame |
Four Pro Bowls Pittsburgh Courier All-American Black College Football Player of the Year |
Grambling State Hall of Fame Black College Football Hall of Fame SWAC Hall of Fame |