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Ralph Stokes: Breaking Barriers in Sports and Beyond | Huntsville News
Ralph Stokes, a trailblazing former Alabama football star and pioneering African-American athlete in the 1970s, is set to receive the prestigious Sam Lacy Pioneer Award in 2026 — honoring his lifelong mission to break barriers in sports and culture. Beyond the gridiron, Stokes built a thriving business career in Atlanta, shattered golf club exclusivity as one of the first Black members at Indian Hills Country Club, and became the first Black president of the Georgia State Golf Association. Even when navigating corporate challenges — including securing a major client with deeply discriminatory…
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