Part II: Unvarnished history of 1950s Black Packers

This article discusses the history of the Black players on the Green Bay Packers in the 1950s. It mentions Veryl Switzer, who was the first Black player taken by the Packers in the first round of an NFL Draft and worked as an assistant manager at a liquor store during the offseason. The article also talks about Charlie Brackins, the first Black quarterback to play in a regular-season game for the Packers. It mentions the challenges he faced and his eventual release from the team. Additionally, the article highlights the acquisition of Emlen Tunnell, the first Black player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and how his presence helped change the culture in Green Bay.

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