"In Breaking Through the Line Terry McConnell tells the story of Bobby Marshall, one of the most extraordinary athletes in the history of sports. He starred in football, baseball, and track at the University of Minnesota, and also excelled in hockey before the Gophers mounted a varsity team. Marshall's successes at the U of MN weren't limited to sports, however. He also earned a law degree, and in later life he exhibited many exemplary leadership qualities. Overcoming obstacles to success that many African Americans faced ...
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"In Breaking Through the Line Terry McConnell tells the story of Bobby Marshall, one of the most extraordinary athletes in the history of sports. He starred in football, baseball, and track at the University of Minnesota, and also excelled in hockey before the Gophers mounted a varsity team. Marshall's successes at the U of MN weren't limited to sports, however. He also earned a law degree, and in later life he exhibited many exemplary leadership qualities. Overcoming obstacles to success that many African Americans faced at the time, Marshall went on to become the first African American All American from the Big Ten in football, the first African American to coach in the Big Ten, and the first to play in the nascent NFL." --
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