Wallace Triplett
Wallace Triplett (April 18, 1926 – November 8, 2018) was a professional American football player. He was born in La Mott, Pennsylvania. Triplett was the first African-American to be drafted by and play for a National Football League team.[1]
Triplett in 1950
For that reason, his portrait hangs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. He played for Detroit Lions and the Chicago Cardinals.
Triplett died on November 8, 2018 at the age of 92.[2]
References
- "African-Americans in Pro Football: Pioneers, Milestones and Firsts". Pro Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2009-02-16.
- "Detroit Lions Trailblazer Wally Triplett Dies at 92". EPSN. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
Other websites
- Video: "Wally Triplett: My Penn State Football Story" Archived 2009-06-09 at the Wayback Machine, October 14, 2008.
- Cheltenham High School Hall of Fame
- Wally Triplett Penn State African American Chronicles profile and interview
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