Fritz Pollard

Frederick Douglass (Fritz) Pollard (January 27, 1894 ? May 11, 1986) was the first African-American head coach in the National Football League. He played college football at Brown University and later played professional football with the Akron Pros, the team he would lead to NFL (APFA) championship in 1920. In 1921, he became the co-head coach of the Pros, while still maintaining his roster position as running back.

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• Hall of Fame Bio