Fritz Pollard

Frederick Douglass "Fritz" Pollard (January 27, 1894 – May 11, 1986) was an American professional football player and coach. Quotes I wanted the honor of being the first black coach more than anything else. I'd look at them and grin, I didn't get mad at them and want to fight them. I would just look at them and grin, and in the next minute run for an 80-yard touchdown. Fritz Pollard: A Forgotten Trailblazer, February 01 2014 I didn’t get mad at them and want to fight them. I would just look at them and grin, and in the next minute run for an 80-yard touchdown. Prior to the Hampton game, the team was compelled to go to Hampton by boat, sleeping on the decks and under portholes. No cabins were provided, nor were they given a place to sleep after reaching Hampton. They lost the game through lack of rest. Hall of Famer Fritz Pollard helped sports, world change for better, August 14 2020 External links Category:American football players from the United States Category:American football coaches Category:1894 births Category:1986 deaths Category:People from Chicago Category:African Americans