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1959 WICHITA VS. NORTH TEXAS EAGLES


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The 1959 North Texas State Eagles won their first 8 games including a 12-0 victory over the Wichita Shockers at Fouts Field in Denton. The Eagles finished 9-2 and played in the Sun Bowl. Star running back Abner Haynes finished 7th in the nation in rushing. Haynes and teammate Leon King were the first African-Americans to play college football in the state of Texas when they played for North Texas in 1956. Haynes went on to a remarkable career with the Kansas City Chiefs and his number was retired in 1988. His number 28 is also retied by North Texas. Digitally restored for vivid color, this vintage college football ticket stub art print will look terrific in your game room or office. 

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Annetta Ramsey wrote an article in Friday’s Denton Record-Chronicle about Abner Haynes and Leon King breaking the color barrier as the first African-Americans to play football at NTSC/ UNT.  Abner was born in Denton, the son of a minister.  When his father was made a bishop in the Church, the family moved to Dallas.  Abner, according to the article, wanted to go to college and play football close to hone.  He applied to SMU but was rejected because, according to the article, SMU did not allow students of color at that time.  In fact, it would be another 9 years before SMU would admit Jerry LeVias, the first black player in the SWC.

Ive always had a special place for Abner Haynes.  Not only was he an excellent football player without qualification, but he attend North Texas and while he was here, my father was his physician. 
 

I think the time is long past that there should be a memorial to Abner Haynes and Leon King, hopefully while both are still living.  
 

GO MEAN GREEN

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2 hours ago, UNTLifer said:

Would you share the title?

https://www.amazon.com/Game-Changers-College-Footballs-Barrier/dp/1613219377
Probably one of the most insightful books I’ve ever read. Really shows how it was with black players during that time

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