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In which historical event did Mann participate at both Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers?

  • First televised game

  • First night game

  • Breaking the color barrier

  • First playoff appearance

Answer

The breaking of the color barrier in professional American football occurred when Fritz Pollard, a Black man, participated in a game for the Akron Pros in 1920. This groundbreaking moment marked the end of the exclusion of Black players from the National Football League and paved the way for future generations of African American athletes to excel in the sport.
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