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  2. “Joe Lillard Was a Stellar Athlete.” African American Registry
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  3. “1927 NFL Season.” Wikipedia
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  7. “A Showdown That Changed Football’s Racial History.” NPR
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  13. “Willie Lanier.” Morgan State Bears Hall of Fame
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