1879 - 1910
Charles Follis American Football (American)
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American Football (American) Player Charles Follis was born on 3rd February, 1879 in Cloverdale, Virginia, United States and passed away on 5th Apr 1910 aged 31. He is most remembered for first black player of American football. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
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| First Name |
Charles
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| Middle Name |
W.
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| Last Name |
Follis
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| Alternative Name |
The Black Cyclone
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| Birthday |
3rd February, 1879
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| Birthplace |
Cloverdale, Virginia, United States
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| Died |
5th April, 1910
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| Cause of Death |
Pneumonia
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| Buried |
Wooster Cemetery, Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA
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| Height |
6' 0" (183 cm)
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| Weight |
200lbs (91 kg)
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation |
Football (American)
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| Claim to Fame |
first black player of American football
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Charles W. Follis, a.k.a. "The Black Cyclone," (February 3, 1879 – April 5, 1910) was the first Black professional American football player. He played for the Shelby Blues of the "Ohio League" from 1902 to 1906. On September 16, 1904, Follis signed a contract with Shelby making him the first Black man contracted to play professional football on an integrated team. He was also the first Black catcher to move from college baseball into the Negro Leagues.
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