The B1G Story: George Taliaferro | AAAMC Speaks, Teresa Hairston & The B1G Story: George Taliaferro - VIRTUAL

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The B1G Story: George Taliaferro documents the life of football legend George Taliaferro, a pioneer whose sacrifices opened doors for generations of Black football players. The son of a steel worker in Gary, Indiana, George (1927-2018) earned regional recognition as a football prodigy for his ability to play seven positions with outrageous athleticism. But when George left the safety of his home community in 1945 to begin his college football career, he found himself unable to live in the dorms or eat in local restaurants.

You know Jackie Robinson's name. Jesse Owens' too. See the film that adds George Taliaferro to the pantheon of athletes that broke racial barriers and influenced generations.

Indiana Spotlight

Creative team based in Bloomington, Indiana

Film Contact

Kevin Weaver

kevin@thisisblueline.com

Year
2021
Runtime
53 minutes
Language
English
Country
USA
Rating
Suitable for All Ages

Director
Tucker Gragg, Kevin Weaver
Screenwriter
Hunter Atkins
Producer
Hunter Atkins
Executive Producer
Bill Friedman
Cast
Donna, Renee, Linda, and Terri Taliaferro

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The B1G Story: George Taliaferro

He was the first Black American drafted in the NFL and the only man to play seven positions in the NFL. In college, his popularity enabled him to racially integrate the town of Bloomington, Indiana. He even integrated the local theater with the twist of a screwdriver. So why does no one know his name?