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Oct. 11—Rain has forced a change in events planned Saturday in New Kensington for the 70th anniversary of city native Willie Throwers first snap as an NFL quarterback. Because of

In the world of sports, New Kensington’s Willie Thrower cemented his place in history when he became the first Black quarterback to take a snap in the NFL in 1953. In his hometown, he was known as a humble, hardworking and family-oriented man, said Melvyn Smith, a longtime friend of

(NOTE: Normally, I post as Homer J, and speak in the third person. But on matters important to me, such as what life and America are all about, I will post as myself and try to speak from my...

"...I just think its kind of poetic justice."

Willie Thrower, an African American Quarterback who played at Michigan State University would become the first to suit up for the position in the NFL.

Willie Thrower, an African American Quarterback who played at Michigan State University would become the first to suit up for the position in the NFL.

Willie Thrower, an African American Quarterback who played at Michigan State University would become the first to suit up for the position in the NFL.

Willie Thrower, an African American Quarterback who played at Michigan State University would become the first to suit up for the position in the NFL.

Caden Olsen stood tall, literally and figuratively, among a wide-ranging crop of talented quarterbacks in the WPIAL and City League.

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