Meet: Fritz Pollard - The Fredrick Douglass of Football – Make a Team Pennant

Fredrick "Fritz" Douglass Pollard is a Chicago-born, Lane Tech High School graduate. In 1921, he earned another distinction becoming the first African American head coach in NFL history when the Pros named him co-coach of the team. Join us for this special workshop program that brings to the forefront the story of Fritz and his history-making impact in Chicago and in football. This is family friendly program designed to learn about the life and legacy of Fritz Pollard. Participants of this workshop will design their own felt pennant that represents their favorite team, community, hobby, idea or all of the above. Learn more in our archives! Presented as part of the Renaissance Project, this event invites participants to actively engage with the rich and often untold stories of Black history and heritage at Chicago Public Library. This program is made possible with support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to the Chicago Public Library Foundation. How to AttendRegister by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Due to space limitations, please include the total number of children and adults as attendees when you register. AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. Photo credit: Fritz Pollard Papers, [Box 1, Folder 4], Chicago Public Library, Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature