Fritz Pollard, John M. Carroll
Fritz Pollard, John M. Carroll
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Fritz Pollard
Pioneer in Racial Advancement

Author: John M. Carroll

Narrator: J. D. Jackson

Unabridged: 11 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/14/2021

Synopsis

This is the inspiring story of an African American whose athletic and entrepreneurial achievements—from being the first Black quarterback and head coach in the National Football League to founding one of the first all-Black investment securities companies—were equaled by his courage in confronting racial barriers.

About J. D. Jackson

J.D. Jackson is a classically trained actor, a theater professor, an aspiring stage director, and an award-winning audiobook narrator. His television and film credits include roles on House, ER, Law & Order, Hack, Sherrybaby, Diary of a City Priest, and Lucky Number Slevin. The recipient of several audiobook awards for narration and an Odyssey Honor for G. Neri's Ghetto Cowboy, he was named one of AudioFile's Best Voices of the Year for 2012 and 2013.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dominic

Didn’t know about Fritz Pollard prior to this book but as an NFL fan, history lover and Akron, OH resident it seems like I should have. I found this book well researched, written, and enjoyable to read. The book does a great job at delving into Fritz Pollard’s place as an African American trying to n......more

Goodreads review by Marnye

This book is so relevant and inspiring it prompted me and my company to buy the license to produce the audiobook so that Fritz Pollard can be a come a household name. Beautifully written and researched with compassion sensitivity and integrity. I absolutely loved it. Pollard should be the history bo......more

Goodreads review by Jeffrey

My cousin John Martin Carroll wrote this book on Fritz Pollard who was a remarkable person and pioneer. Brown University - Rose Bowl (1916), National Football League. He was the first African American head coach in the National Football League (NFL). Pollard and Bobby Marshall were the first two Afr......more

Goodreads review by Audiobook Accomplice

The man’s story is sooo good, sooo inspiring…! My Full Review →......more

Goodreads review by Charlotte

This gets top billing as my sweet husband wrote it.......more

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