Fritz Pard's Football Legacy

Fritz Pard was a trailblazer in American football, becoming the first black coach in the NFL. He attended Brown University in 1916, majoring in chemistry and becoming the first black football player at the school, leading the team to the Rose Bowl. After serving in World War I, he was one of only two black players in the American Professional Football Association, which later became the NFL. Despite facing racial slurs and threats, Pard excelled on the field, famously responding to adversity with outstanding performances. His contributions to the sport were recognized with his induction into the Football Hall of Fame in 2005.

Which university did Fritz Pard attend, where he became the first black football player?

• Harvard University

• Yale University

• Princeton University

• Brown University

What major event did Fritz Pard participate in after his college football career?

• The Korean War

• World War II

• World War I

• The Vietnam War

What was the original name of the league that later became the NFL?

• National Football League

• American Football League

• American Professional Football Association

• United States Football League

How did Fritz Pard respond to racial slurs and threats during his football career?

• He ignored them and focused on his game.

• He confronted the fans and teammates.

• He grinned and then scored touchdowns.

• He left the field.

In which year was Fritz Pard inducted into the Football Hall of Fame?

• 2010

• 1995

• 2000

• 2005