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George Taliaferro

American football player (1927-2018) · United States · Athletes · Died at 91

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George Taliaferro was an American professional football player who was the first African American drafted by a National Football League (NFL) team.

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Colts halfback George Taliaferro runs the ball in the team's franchise debut, Sept. 27, 1953.Colts halfback George Taliaferro runs the ball in the team's franchise debut, Sept. 27, 1953.

Teams 3

Baltimore Colts
Philadelphia Eagles
Indiana Hoosiers football

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George Taliaferro was an American professional football player who was the first African American drafted by a National Football League (NFL) team. Beginning his football career at Indiana University for the Hoosiers team, he played in the NFL for the New York Yanks from 1950 to 1951, the Dallas Texans in 1952, the Baltimore Colts from 1953 to 1954, and Philadelphia Eagles in 1955.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 2018 · aged 91

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