Recognizes October 18, 2026, as "Willie Thrower Day" in Pennsylvania.
This resolution honors Willie Lee Thrower, Sr., the first African-American quarterback to take a snap in modern National Football League history. Born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, Thrower was part of the 1952 Michigan State Spartans national championship team. He was inducted into multiple sports halls of fame and a historical marker was erected in his honor. The resolution also notes the establishment of the Willie Thrower Award Foundation and the celebration of Willie Thrower Community Day in New Kensington.
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