The stories of “The Forgotten First” and how they broke the color barrier in the NFL

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The stories of “The Forgotten First” and how they broke the color barrier in the NFL – CBS News

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As the NFL is prepared to crown a champion Sunday night in Los Angeles, it’s mired in a lawsuit over equal representation in the coaching ranks. But there was a time when Black people were kept out of the league altogether until four men changed the face of the game. Dana Jacobson has more.

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