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George Albert Flippin

George Albert Flippin was born on February 16, 1878, in Port Clinton, Ohio, to parents who had escaped slavery through the Underground Railroad. When he was a child, his family moved to the city of Toledo, where he grew up and attended high school. Flippin was a gifted athlete, and he excelled in multiple sports, including track and field, basketball, and football. In 1892, he enrolled at the University of Nebraska, where he became one of the first African American football players in the United States.

Flippin played as a halfback and end for the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 1892 to 1895, and he quickly established himself as one of the team’s top players. Despite facing racial discrimination and prejudice from opponents and fans, Flippin continued to play with skill and determination, and he helped lead the Cornhuskers to several important victories.

George Flippin and his team appeared in the 1892 University of Nebraska yearbook. Flippin is in the second row, below and to the left of the man with the mustache.

Flippin’s success on the football field was accompanied by academic achievements. He graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1898 with a degree in science, and he went on to earn a master’s degree from the same institution in 1903. After graduating from college, Flippin worked as a teacher and principal in Nebraska and Iowa. He was known for his commitment to education and his dedication to his students, many of whom were also African American.

Flippin remained active in sports throughout his life, and he continued to be an advocate for racial equality and social justice. He was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, a prominent African American organization, and he worked to promote civil rights and equal opportunities for African Americans in education, sports, and other fields.

George Flippin as an MD 1907

Flippin’s legacy as a trailblazer in college football was largely forgotten for many years, but in recent years, there has been a renewed interest in his story. He is now recognized as an important figure in the history of American sports and civil rights, and his achievements have inspired generations of athletes and activists.

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