As the calendar turns from January to February this week, the United States will celebrate Black History Month. And this Sunday, Colin Kaepernick will attempt to become the second African-American quarterback to win a Super Bowl.
On that same subject, did you know that USC QB Jimmy Jones was the first ever African-American QB to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated? After winning the Rose Bowl to cap an undefeated 1969 season, Jones led the Trojans "all-black" backfield in 1970 featuring RB Clarence Davis and FB Sam "Bam" Cunningham.
Side note to this photo: USC was wearing a helmet sticker to commemorate 100 years of college football. USC football did not start until 1888.
On that same subject, did you know that USC QB Jimmy Jones was the first ever African-American QB to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated? After winning the Rose Bowl to cap an undefeated 1969 season, Jones led the Trojans "all-black" backfield in 1970 featuring RB Clarence Davis and FB Sam "Bam" Cunningham.
Side note to this photo: USC was wearing a helmet sticker to commemorate 100 years of college football. USC football did not start until 1888.
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