Black History Month: The Syracuse 8 Risked Their Careers for Equality

Every day during Black History Month, SI is paying homage to unsung heroes in black sports history. In 1970, a group of football players at Syracuse University boycotted the program to fight for what they believed in. SI remembers a group of players that risked their careers to take a stand.

Every day during Black History Month, SI is paying homage to unsung heroes in black sports history. In 1970, a group of football players at Syracuse University boycotted the program to fight for what they believed in. SI remembers a group of players that risked their careers to take a stand.