In 1921, as coach of the Akron Pros, Pollard became the first Black head coach in NFL history. Along with Bobby Marshall, he was also one of the first two Black players. He made history while ...

Professional football is no different, where many years after Fritz Pollard broke the games color barrier, a group of men bravely trudged forward and continued his work to integrate the sport.

"NFL 100 Greatest" counts down the top 100 game changers in NFL history, and former running back, head coach and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Fritz Pollard lands at No. 35. "NFL 100 Greatest ...