“Gene Washington played 7 seasons in the NFL and played in Super Bowl IV. Prior to becoming an NFL pioneer, Gene played at Michigan State University during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. He was a member of the coveted university’s first fu
“This is an amazing non fiction read. It is well written and put together like a story so it continued to be a page turner for me because I wanted to get to the ending. More importantly, you get to read about the 50’s & 60’s from an original vie
This film is powerful, heartfelt, inspiring, and challenging! Maya Washington, your film should be seen by all, especially young people. It is a great example of how not being afraid to sacrifice, can lead to incredible accomplishments! Go Green! -
By the time he made history as a first-round draft pick for the Vikings in 1967, Gene had “earned more medals... and championships,” Washington writes, “than I could ever conceive of acquiring.” Though his career on the field ended before she was bo