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African Americans in Toledo Sports
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Michigan's Story: The History of Race at U-M
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African American pioneers in sports
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Chicago's Starring Role in the Creation of Baseball's Negro Leagues, 100 Years Ago
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Closing the gap: Black coaches in college football strive for larger representation, impact
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Luke Altmyer throws a DIME to Pat Bryant to increase Illinois' lead over Toledo
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Great Migration transformed Toledo as blacks from South sought better life
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Honoring the Trailblazing Toledo Troopers
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Illinois's African American Pioneers - University of Illinois Athletics
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Toledo, the Home of Champions: Sports History in the Glass City - Midstory
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UToledo Selects New Director of Athletics - University of Toledo Athletics