Sylvester Croom Sr.
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Reverend Sylvester Croom Sr. (June 26, 1926 – January 2, 2000) served for years after integration as chaplain for University of Alabama athletes. He was an All-American football player at Alabama A&M. He also later served as a pastor and community leader in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and has been recognized by the University of Alabama as one of the 40 pioneers of civil rights in the state. He was also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha.[1][2]
His son, Sylvester Croom Jr., was a successful football player at the University of Alabama under coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, later becoming head coach at Mississippi State University.
References
- ^ "Pioneers". University of Alabama. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
- ^ Greider, William, and DuPree, David (May 21, 1978). "Sports and Integration". Washington Post. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
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