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  • Collection: UGA Football Integration, 1971-1980

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DJ Shockley was the first Black quarterback to lead the Georgia Bulldogs to an SEC title. He lead the Bulldogs to a 34-14 over LSU in the SEC Championship Game in the Georgia Dome on December 3, 2005.

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In 1982, Harold Wright is named the first Black drum major for the Redcoat Band.

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Redcoat Band director Roger Dancz dropped the song "Dixie" from the band's repertoire in 1971. Dancz also changed the name of the band from the 'Dixie Redcoat Band' to the 'Redcoat Band'. This was done to ease tensions surrounding the integration of…

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'Clegg' Starks hands equipment to Georgia football players.

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Promotional photo of Ronnie Hogue

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A memorandum from Georgia Athletic Director Joel Eaves to Georgia Tech Athletic Director Bobby Dodd after an incident involving a melee at the end of the March 6, 1973, Georgia-Georgia Tech basketball game.

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A memorandum from Georgia Athletic Director Joel Eaves to Georgia Tech Athletic Director Bobby Dodd after an incident involving a melee at the end of the March 6, 1973, Georgia-Georgia Tech basketball game.

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Statement from Georgia basketball player following incident at the end of the March 6, 1973 Georgia-Georgia Tech basketball game.

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A statement from Kermit Perry regarding an incident following the March 6, 1973 Georgia-Georgia Tech basketball game.

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A statement from Georgia Tech Athletic Director Bobby Dodd in response to a memorandum from Georgia Athletic Director Joel Eaves regarding an incident following the March 6, 1973 Georgia-Georgia Tech basketball game.
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