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ratings:
Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Feb 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Sport, racism and protests are about to change the lives of “the Black 14” American footballers. It’s 1969 in the United States. They’ve arrived on scholarships at the University of Wyoming to play for its Cowboys American football team. It was a predominantly white college. The team is treated like a second religion. Then, the players make a decision to take a stand against racism in a game against another university.This four-part season includes interviews with eight of the Black 14: Guillermo Hysaw, Ted Williams, Ron Hill, John Griffin, Tony McGee, Joe Williams, Mel Hamilton, and Lionel Grimes.Content warning: This episode contains lived experiences which involve the use of strong racial language.
Released:
Feb 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (30)

Sport but not as you know it. Forget the champions. This is about underdogs, myths, drama. Global stories you’ll wish you’d known about and now probably won’t forget. There are other podcasts about gold medals and millionaire superstars. This is about courage, rule breakers and the unexpected. Tales from around the world, all told in mini-seasons and one-off episodes. #AmazingSportStories