Levi Jackson’s selection as Yale's first black football captain in November 1948 drew national attention as a symbol of racial progress in American life. His father was a chef and steward at Yale dining halls. Jackson’s elevation as the school's 70th football captain surprised many including the one whom the duty fell on. 'Bill Conway,...

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