Born: February 4, 1930
Hometown: Birmingham, AL
Year Induction: 1984
Deceased : September 29, 1994
Alcorn State (1948-1952)
Pittsburgh Steelers (1952)
St. Louis Cardinals (1953)
Green Bay Packers (1955)
New York Giants (1956-1958)
Alcorn State (1959-1984)
Jack Spinks was the first black player drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers and the first black Mississippian drafted by the National Football League (’52). Asked about his blazing speed, Spinks said it came from hunting rabbits (without a weapon).
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