Champion Citizen

George was the first black man drafted into the NFL and the only NFL player to play seven positions. He was a member of the 1945 undefeated Indiana University football team. Read how George overcame not being able to eat or sleep on campus because of his skin color to becoming one of the most-loved professors on campus.


Author_Bio: Helen Moser Petersen is the Champion Reads creator and writing producer. She is a nationally recognized tennis leader and former English teacher.


Keywords: Champion, Citizen, Athlete, Overcome, Persevere, Football, First Black Man, NFL, George Taliaferro, Leadership, Strength