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Which barrier did Mann break for the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers?

  • Score barrier

  • Ticket sales

  • Color barrier

  • Attendance records

Answer

Breaking the color barrier in professional American football, Fritz Pollard became the first African-American head coach in the National Football League (NFL). His coaching debut occurred in 1921 when he led the Akron Pros to victory against the Massillon Tigers. Pollard's success as a coach and player helped pave the way for other African-American athletes to enter professional football.
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