Bubba's Dad, Duffy and College Football's Underground Railroad

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The narrative centers on Willie Ray Smith Sr., a pivotal figure in the integration of college football during the 1960s, who operated Michigan State's Underground Railroad. As a Texas high school coach and father of Hall of Famer Bubba Smith, he played a crucial role in recruiting players from the segregated South for coach Duffy Daugherty. This story highlights the challenges and triumphs of breaking racial barriers in sports and the impact of Smith's efforts on the game's history.