Michigan State’s legendary fullback, Bob Apisa, talks about Duffy Daugherty’s Civil Rights legacy
On Friday afternoon, Jack and Tom Crawford talked with legendary Michigan State fullback, Bob Apisa, about Duffy Daugherty’s legendary 1965 and 1966 National Championship teams and Duffy’s legacy of roster integration and championing of American Civil Rights.
Some of the “Men of Sparta” (from left): Bob Apisa, Clinton Jones, Charles “Bubba” Smith, Gene Washington, George Webster
Bob Apisa is among those deeply involved in the making of a documentary, entitled “Men of Sparta,” that will bring their story to the big screen.
You can support and pledge to make this documentary a reality. http://menofsparta.com
From the website: This is a story about how one extraordinary football team - built by a fearless head coach and backed by a forward-thinking administration - achieves historical greatness that not only transforms the sport of college football, but propels an entire nation toward a better understanding and acceptance of racial equality.
