Cornell's Holland starred on the field and in the classroom. In the 1930s, no one questioned black Cornellians playing alongside their white classmates on athletic teams. In competitive sport, winning and athleticism were highly valued. In 1935, J… more »

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- As a record-setting superstar quarterback at Grambling State, Doug Williams enjoyed all the glory and fame that goes with being a shark swimming in a kiddie pool. As a head coach at his alma mater, Williams lived in the underbell… more »

LOUISVILLE - Clay Swigert, who helped lead Louisville High School to a 2007 state runner-up finish in football, will sign an NCAA letter-of-intent to attend Holy Cross this fall. He becomes the second local athlete to commit to joining the Crusaders… more »