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Pittsburgh Steelers Lead the Way in Increasing Opportunities for Black Players

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Brad Palmer,
Pete Peterson
Published February 8, 2019 at 7:37 AM CST
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Bill Nunn, former Steelers scout

Pittsburgh native Pete Peterson is a die-hard Steelers fan.

In his annual Black History Month commentary, Peterson tells us about a little-known Steelers scout who helped black players gain a stronger foothold in the National Football League.

 
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Brad Palmer
As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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Pete Peterson
Richard "Pete" Peterson is the creative force behind WSIU Radio's Reading Baseball Series. Pete's original essays and commentaries are a regular staple for any fan of the game.
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