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Motley’s athletic gifts blossomed during his high school years. An excellent track athlete and basketball player, his football prowess was even more spectacular. He and Jack Barthel led Canton McKinley high school to a 13-0 win over Erie Academy in 1937, an achievement that led to one of the first mentions of his name in the sporting press.ix A
Feb 17, 2013 · Marion Motley was one of the first black players of the modern era; ... In 1968, Motley be-came the second black player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, following Emlen Tunnel. But ...
Jul 14, 2007 · Marion Motley (1920-1999) Marion Motley was born June 5, 1920, in Leesburg, Georgia. Motley played football at Canton McKinley High School in Canton, Ohio, and went on to South Carolina State University and then to the University of Nevada, where he played football while participating in other collegiate sports such as track, throwing javelin ...
Mar 21, 2023 · He was one of four Black players who broke the color barrier in pro football a year before Jackie Robinson did so in baseball. Joe Dose, grandson of Pro Football Hall of Famer Marion Motley ...
Marion Motley was an NFL football player. He was born on June 5, 1920, and died on June 27, 1999.
Cleveland Browns Fullback Marion Motley: Motley was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968 . ... Brown knew Motley was a good player. But he probably had no idea how good Motley would ...
Mar 21, 2023 · Motley, a 26-year-old rookie in 1946, is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame with Willis. Motley was a great linebacker. As a running back, he averaged 5.7 yards per carry, No. 1 all-time ahead of ...
