BEST ATHLETES FROM HBCUs

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Jerry Rice attended a historically black college and holds the No. 1 ranking as one of the NFL's greatest players. But who is the best athlete from an HBCU? Rank 'Em

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  • Living Openly
    Michael Sam and Jason Collins took a significant step for black athletes. Farrell Evans »
  • BCA's Future
    Lost amid the hiring of black coaches is the future of the BCA, now in limbo. Ted Miller »
  • Black Quarterbacks
    In 1974, when the Rams started James Harris at quarterback, an uproar ensued. Steve Wulf »
  • Minority Coaches
    Blacks hold less than 10 percent of FBS head-coaching jobs despite recent hirings. Story »
  • Exporting the N-word
    What's it like to hear the N-word used abroad? Coleman Collins shares his experiences. Story »
  • Rank 'Em
    Which moment in black sports history is the most memorable?
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