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Marion Motley (June 5, 1920 – June 27, 1999) was an American football fullback and linebacker who played for the Cleveland Browns in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and the National Football League (NFL).
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Jun 23, 2024 · Marion Motley (born June 5, 1920, Leesburg, Georgia, U.S.—died June 27, 1999, Cleveland, Ohio) was an African American gridiron football player who helped desegregate professional football in the 1940s during a career that earned him induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968.
Marion Motley was a trailblazing fullback who played for the Cleveland Browns in the AAFC and NFL. He was a powerful runner and blocker who led the league in rushing in 1950 and held several Browns' records.
Learn about the life and legacy of Marion Motley, one of the first four African American players in pro football. Watch a local production with archival and new interviews about his challenges, achievements and family.
Learn about the life and legacy of Marion Motley, one of the first four African American players in pro football. Watch the documentary that explores his achievements, challenges and impact on the game and society.
Jun 28, 1999 · Marion Motley, one of the National Football League's first black players of the modern era and one of its best fullbacks ever, died yesterday in Cleveland. He was 79.
