Here from the beginning: Honoring Southwestern Pennsylvania's Black history
Louis B. Ruediger | Tribune-Review A statue of Willie Thrower can be seen entering the Valley Viking Stadium at Valley High School. Louis B. Ruediger | Tribune-Review New Kensington’s Willie Thrower was the first Black quarterback to play in the modern NFL. When Michigan State University recruited Thrower, he became the first Black quarterback on a Big Ten team. In 1953, he signed with the Chicago Bears. His statue can be seen entering Valley Viking Stadium at Valley High School. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to ...
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