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James ‘Shack’ Harris was an NFL pioneer on and off the field

From starring as a rare Black quarterback in the 1970s to the front office, Harris’ perseverance and excellence laid groundwork for Super Bowl LVII

By Jason Reid

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Ken Riley had a Hall of Fame career, but died without getting inducted

Riley, who died on June 7, deserves Canton’s gold jacket for the accomplishments he gained on and off the field

By Samuel G. Freedman

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James ‘Shack’ Harris is prominent on list of groundbreaking quarterbacks

The first African-American to start a season opener also was the first to start and win an NFL playoff game