What can we learn from legendary sports players and performances? In each episode of Running It Back, Tarlin Ray and Mike Palmer bring us back to moments from the past to find the stories that resonate with the events of today. If you forget history, you may be destined to repeat it. So be sure to run it back with us before you play it forward in these tumultuous times.
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What can we learn from legendary sports players and performances? In each episode of Running It Back, Tarlin Ray and Mike Palmer bring us back to moments from the past to find the stories that resonate with the events of today. If you forget history, you may be destined to repeat it. So be sure to run it back with us before you play it forward in these tumultuous times.
In this special episode of Running It Back, Mike Palmer and Tarlin Ray sit down with Professor Lou Moore, author of The Great Black Hope: Doug Williams, Vince Evans, and the Making of the Black Quarterback. You heard that right, we're running it back WITH OUR FIRST GUEST EVER! Don't miss it!!
With Lou's expert guidance, we delve into the rich history of black quarterbacks in the NFL, focusing on Doug Williams and Vince Evans. Lou shares insights from his research, including historical contexts, racial challenges, and coaching influences that shaped the careers of QBs like Williams and Evans. We also explore the broader significance of black quarterbacks and their impact on the NFL and American society.
Join us for an enlightening discussion filled with historical anecdotes and contemporary parallels. Subscribe and tune in for more lessons learned from the world of sports.
TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
01:04 Lou Moore's Background and Previous Works
02:09 Election Talk and Personal Anecdotes
04:14 The Inspiration Behind 'The Great Black Hope'
05:47 The Evolution of the Black Quarterback
08:07 Challenges and Triumphs of Early Black Quarterbacks
13:40 Modern Black Quarterbacks and Their Impact
21:39 The Black Quarterback Syndrome
23:33 Personal Reflections on Racism in Sports
24:38 Teaching History in Today's Context
25:30 Connecting Historical Events to Present Day
25:52 Music as a Tool for Healing and Education
27:03 Challenges Faced by Black Quarterbacks
31:58 The Role of Coaches and Media
41:19 The Future of Black Coaches in the NFL
44:19 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Running It Back
What can we learn from legendary sports players and performances? In each episode of Running It Back, Tarlin Ray and Mike Palmer bring us back to moments from the past to find the stories that resonate with the events of today. If you forget history, you may be destined to repeat it. So be sure to run it back with us before you play it forward in these tumultuous times.
