Marion Motley died 25 years ago, on June 27, 1999. Through his life, during football and in retirement, he held his head high, no matter what he endured.Associated Press
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Some athletes accomplish greatness, others enjoy fleeting moments. Then there’s a rare breed who go through the battles on their fields and courts and emerge with dignity intact. They make their marks in the record books, but somehow have the grace to overcome off-the-field, darker forces working against them.
One such man is Marion Motley, one of the first Black players to play professional football in the modern era, along with Bill Willis.
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