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NFL Football Players Draft Injuries Rookies Season SuperbowlPublished: October 22, 2009
The man and I started talking. He is a historian. He is the cousin of Eldridge Dickey, a man drafted as quarterback with the Oakland Raiders.
"Eldridge Dickey," I asked the man, "Isn't he the first African American quarterback in the NFL?" The cousin answered, Yes.
Immediately, I requested an interview with the man. After all, his account of the life of Eldridge Dickey should certainly have validity and veracity.
He agreed. That interview is forthcoming.
Now, in preparation for the interview, I did what I always do: research.
I admit that I knew about Eldridge Dickey because one of my associates who is a former NFL player said that he was a roommate to Dickey, for awhile when they both played for the Oakland Raiders.
The story has both good and bad episodes. Let's focus on the good.
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