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Dave Mann

1932–2012

Canada

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David Carl Mann (June 2, 1932 – May 22, 2012) was an American professional football halfback and punter in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). Mann was one of the first two black players to play college football for Oregon State College (OSC), helping to break the color barrier there in 1951. Mann also played two seasons in Minor League Baseball.

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