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Willie Evans (1937-2017) - Star Halfback from the University of Buffalo, Averaging Over 7.5 Yards Rushing in 1958


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Willie Evans passed away on Jan 4, 2017.

Evans was the University of Buffalo's star halfback in 1958, leading them to their first-ever bowl game (the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando, FL) by averaging over 7.5 yards per carry.

Both Evans and Defensive End Mike Wilson were denied the right to play in the Tangerine Bowl because they were black, and the entire University of Buffalo team gave the middle finger to the committee, refusing to play in the game in a *unanimous* player vote.

"Willie Evans, Who Was Barred from a Bowl Game because of His Color, Dies at 79" by Daniel E. Slotnick on nytimes.com

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