<p>In 1956 the Georgia Tech football team accepted an offer to play in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.  The only problem was that the team they were to play had a black player.  One story of the beginnings of integrated schools and athletics in Georgia.</p>

In 1956 the Georgia Tech football team accepted an offer to play in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. The only problem was that the team they were to play had a black player. One story of the beginnings of integrated schools and athletics in Georgia.

<p>In 1956 the Georgia Tech football team accepted an offer to play in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.&nbsp; The only problem was that the team they were to play had a black player.&nbsp; One story of the beginnings of integrated schools and athletics in Georgia.</p>

The Sugar Bowl of 1956

A short podcast about history, names and places, primarily in Northeast Georgia.  Centers on Habersham, Banks, Franklin, Stephens and Hall counties.  From colonial times, the Civil War, and today.

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A short podcast about history, names and places, primarily in Northeast Georgia. Centers on Habersham, Banks, Franklin, Stephens and Hall counties. From colonial times, the Civil War, and today.

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The Sugar Bowl of 1956

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