Wilbur Jackson Or John Mitchell?

[RedWave]

I had always been under the impression that Wilbur Jackson was the first black player at the University of Alabama. However, this article states that John Mitchell, assistant coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was. Which one is correct? I have a co-worker here who is a Pittsburgh fan and asked me about this. Thanks in advance.

 

[lafella]

John was the first to actually see playtime but Wilbur was the first to be on the team.

 

[exiledNms]

John was the first to actually see playtime but Wilbur was the first to be on the team.

Right. Redwave, Wilbur was the first HS recruit signed. John transferred from jr. college & was the first to play.

 

[BAMAOLDGUY]

The Basketball player was the 1st black athelete at the U of A. (And I can't remember his name...Choaches at Stillman now(?))

 

[FitToBeTide]

The Basketball player was the 1st black athelete at the U of A. (And I can't remember his name...Choaches at Stillman now(?))

That would be Wendall Hudson, I believe.

 

[bat123]

Right. Redwave, Wilbur was the first HS recruit signed. John transferred from jr. college & was the first to play.

That's correct John was playing JC in Az and Coach John McKay made the mistake of telling Coach Bryant they were going to offer him, the instant Coach Bryant got home he sent someone after him with a schollie and the rest is history, I'm sure CJM was a little more tight lipped about potential recruits afterwards.

 

[bamabryan]

That would be Wendall Hudson, I believe.

You are correct.

 

[RedWave]

Thanks guys. I knew I could get the answer here. Chalk another one up to Tidefans.

 

[C Earl]

Wendell Hudson is an Associate AD at Bama.

 

[rtr1973]

The Basketball player was the 1st black athelete at the U of A. (And I can't remember his name...Choaches at Stillman now(?))

Wendell Hudson (Bama 71-73) was Bama's first black athlete and is currently Bama's Assoc. AD for Men's and Women's Basketball.

Leon Douglas (Bama 73-76) coached at Stillman (04-06) before taking over at Tuskegee (06-present).

 

[Mke4Bama]

That would be Wendall Hudson, I believe.

Still one of the best college bb players I have ever seen, the guy could jump out of the gym!

 

[lafella]

Here's a good article on John, Wilbur, Sylvester and Ozzie.


Clicky

 

[Crimsongator]

Here's a good article on John, Wilbur, Sylvester and Ozzie.


Clicky

Good read, thanks

 

[FitToBeTide]

Still one of the best college bb players I have ever seen, the guy could jump out of the gym!

Had the pleasure of being a student at the U. when Wendall played, and enjoyed watching the man play.

 

[THE BAMA IRISHMAN]

http://uanews.ua.edu/anews2003/may03/pioneers050903.htm

Where is he now - With the Steelers

http://news.steelers.com/team/coach/49264/