Kicked off the Wyoming Cowboys, the “Black 14” watch the next game from the stands. Then, they turn to the courts to try to seek justice. It is October 1969 and word of their dismissal, for wanting to stage a protest against racism, has spread around the university campus. Their story is about to go national. The next match is against Brigham Young University, but they cannot play.
 
This four-part season includes interviews with eight of the Black 14: Guillermo Hysaw, Ted Williams, Ron Hill, John Griffin, Tony McGee, Joe Williams, Mel Hamilton, and Lionel Grimes.Warning: this episode contains the use of racist language.

Kicked off the Wyoming Cowboys, the “Black 14” watch the next game from the stands. Then, they turn to the courts to try to seek justice. It is October 1969 and word of their dismissal, for wanting to stage a protest against racism, has spread around the university campus. Their story is about to go national. The next match is against Brigham Young University, but they cannot play. This four-part season includes interviews with eight of the Black 14: Guillermo Hysaw, Ted Williams, Ron Hill, John Griffin, Tony McGee, Joe Williams, Mel Hamilton, and Lionel Grimes. Warning: this episode contains the use of racist language.

The Black 14: Ep 3

NEW SEASON: Bill Walton’s The Grateful Team. Basketball, the Cold War, and rock band The Grateful Dead collide in this incredible true story. Presented by the late NBA star Bill Walton. Starts19 May.Unbelievable stories from the world of sport. Amazing Sport Stories brings you the greatest twists and personal journeys from sport history. Listen for inspiring tales of courage, drama, myths and legends from all over the globe.From minor-league underdogs to Olympic champions. These are sporting heroes you’ll wish you’d known about and now probably won’t forget.Previous seasons include The Legend of Takhti, about the Iran wrestling hero who died under mysterious circumstances. Or The Black 14, about the group of Black American football players who took a stand against racism in the game. And Chasing Mountains, the story of five female mountaineers battling to make climbing history.All told in mini seasons and one-off documentary episodes. #AmazingSportStories

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NEW SEASON: Bill Walton’s The Grateful Team. Basketball, the Cold War, and rock band The Grateful Dead collide in this incredible true story. Presented by the late NBA star Bill Walton. Starts19 May. Unbelievable stories from the world of sport. Amazing Sport Stories brings you the greatest twists and personal journeys from sport history. Listen for inspiring tales of courage, drama, myths and legends from all over the globe. From minor-league underdogs to Olympic champions. These are sporting heroes you’ll wish you’d known about and now probably won’t forget. Previous seasons include The Legend of Takhti, about the Iran wrestling hero who died under mysterious circumstances. Or The Black 14, about the group of Black American football players who took a stand against racism in the game. And Chasing Mountains, the story of five female mountaineers battling to make climbing history. All told in mini seasons and one-off documentary episodes. #AmazingSportStories

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