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Pat McManamon

Pat McManamon's sportswriting career has spanned more than 35 years and included stops at ESPN and the Akron Beacon-Journal. He shares a love of history with his older brother, a Renaissance historian and nautical archaeologist.

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The Most Accomplished Deaf Player in MLB History

During a career that concluded in the early 20th century, William Hoy earned the respect of players and management. In the 21st century, he merited Hall of Fame consideration.

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The Black Trailblazer Who’s the Only Member of the Baseball and Basketball Halls of Fame

Cumberland Posey was a dominant figure in Negro League baseball and the first African American athlete at two universities.

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CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 24, 1963: Action during a game on November 24, 1963 between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cleveland Browns at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. There was some dispute as to whether this game should have been played or not to properly honor of President of the United States John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated two days ago in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by: Henry Barr Collection/Diamond Images/Getty Images)

Two Days After JFK’s Assassination, the Dallas Cowboys Faced Backlash

The team was heckled and cursed at by Browns fans in Cleveland, where the Cowboys lost ‘a game that nobody was interested in playing.’

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The Heisman Trophy Is Named After This Coach and Innovator

The Heisman Trophy Is Named After This Coach and Innovator

Hall of Famer John Heisman, one of college football’s most successful coaches, introduced the center snap, handoff, scoreboard and other innovations.

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