Bonus: The Black 14
In 1969 Wyoming, racism is rife and 14 young black American footballers decide to take a stand. But the repercussions will change their lives forever.
A bonus episode from the Amazing Sport Stories podcast 鈥� The Black 14. Sport, racism and protests are about to change the lives of 鈥渢he Black 14鈥� American footballers. It鈥檚 1969 in the United States. They鈥檝e 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 is episode one of a four-part season from the Amazing Sport Stories podcast.
Content warning: This episode contains lived experiences which involve the use of strong racist language
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