A "Gentleman's Agreement" had barred black players from playing in the Big Ten Conferences, but William Garrett broke the agreement in 1947 and integrated teams, which since 1920 rarely allowed black players to participate in major college programs..
A "Gentleman's Agreement" had barred black players from playing in the Big Ten Conferences, but William Garrett broke the agreement in 1947 and integrated teams, which since 1920 rarely allowed black players to participate in major college programs..