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Wally Triplett was a groundbreaking African American football player who became the first Black player to be drafted in the NFL when he was selected by the Detroit Lions in 1949. He is best known for his role in breaking racial barriers in sports and for being part of the first integrated team to play in the Cotton Bowl in 1948, where he and his teammates stood against segregation. Triplett also served in the U.S. Army during World War II and later became a successful businessman after his football career. His legacy is celebrated for paving the way for future generations of athletes.

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