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Marion Motley

Born June 5, 1920, was Marion Motley was Pro Football Hall of Fame fullback and linebacker that played...

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"Marion Motley: Breaking Barriers and Blazing Trails on the Gridiron"

Last updated 📅 2023-06-05

Born June 5, 1920, was Marion Motley was Pro Football Hall of Fame fullback and linebacker that played professionally for the Cleveland Browns. Motley along with fellow teammate Bill Willis were two of the first African Americans to break the color barrier in professional football.

It was not easy for these men as they constantly faced harassment as they participated on pro football, but Motley overcame the adversity for a great career. During his collegiate playing days, Motley excelled at football at South Carolina State University and later at the University of Nevada.

The ProFootballHOF.com website tells of Motley's effectiveness as a solid all-around running back with Cleveland. He was a sound pass protector and was the AAFC's All-time leading rusher. In 1950, when Cleveland joined the NFL, he led his new league in rushing yards, too.  His career total of 4720 yards on the ground and an average carry of 5.7 yards is a true testament to how good this player was! Marion Motley was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968.

  • HASHTAGS: #June05 #MarionMotley #ClevelandBrowns #NevadaWolfPack #Number76 #ProFootballHallofFame #Football
  • DIB: June 05
  • EVENTDAY: June 05
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Marion Motley
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Cleveland Browns, Nevada Wolf Pack
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 76
  • SPORTS: Pro Football Hall of Fame, Football

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