Bill Collins made history as the first Black captain for CUBuffsFootball š
Prior to the 1969 Liberty Bowl, in an act of support and unity, Collinsā co-captains stayed back while he took the coin toss alone. In response, Alabama, whose team was not integrated, sent a large group of players to midfield in an attempt to intimidate. Collins led the Buffs to a 47-33 win over the Crimson Tide.
Collinsā wife, Esther, was welcomed back to Folsom Field this season as an honorary captain.
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