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Rooney Rule: Media

Diversity policy in the NFL

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The man behind the rule
Dan Rooney, owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, had a long track record of bringing...
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Fritz Pollard: a man of firsts
Fritz Pollard, shown in 1915, was the first Black head coach in the NFL. He was also...
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