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UNT to honor barrier-breaking athletes Oct. 2
The university will recognize African American athletes who broke barriers in North Texas sports during a day of festivities Oct. 2 as part of its yearlong observance of the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of the university.
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Leon King (top row, left) and Abner Haynes (bottom row, left) were the first African American athletes to play at North Texas when they joined the freshman football team in 1956. They are pictured here with some of their 1957 varsity teammates. |
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The day begins with an 11 a.m. brunch sponsored by President Norval Pohl and Athletic Director Rick Villarreal in the Gateway Center. During the brunch each of the barrier-breaker athletes will receive an award.
In addition, the university will recognize the athletes during halftime of the Mean Green's game against Middle Tennessee, which begins at 6 p.m.
The university also will sponsor a tailgating tent for the barrier breaker athletes from 4 p.m. until the game begins.
Tickets to attend the brunch, game and tailgating event cost $35. If you already have game tickets, the price for the brunch and tailgating is $27. To purchase tickets, call (940) 565-2527. For more information about this and other events in the 50 Years of Progress and Opportunity celebration, visit www.unt.edu/50yearsofprogress.
UNT will honor former and current African American student athletes who are:
- First to compete in their sports
- First to compete in national championships
- First to be named conference champions
- First to set university or conference records in their sports
- Current record holders of a university or conference record
- UNT Athletic Hall of Fame members
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BY KELLEY REESE |
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