In this special Cal History episode, Leslie Mitchell joins the show to tell us all about Cal's boxing program and the infamous Stanford "Color Line" - a time in the early 20th century when Stanford refused to compete against Cal because black students were on the Cal boxing team. We discuss how sports challenged discrimination and shaped societal attitudes.

Topics

History of Cal boxing team

Stanford's refusal to compete against black boxers

The Stanford color line and racial discrimination in sports

Legal battles against segregation in California

Notable Cal athletes and their contributions

Impact of sports on societal attitudes towards race

Historical headlines and media coverage of the era

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