The University of San Francisco's 1951 football team, undefeated at the time, refused an invitation to play in the Orange Bowl after being informed they would only be allowed to participate if they left out their two standout African-American players, Ollie Matson and Burl Toler.
'51 Dons
The 1951 University of San Francisco football team, undefeated at the time, declined an invitation to the Orange Bowl after being instructed to bench their two standout players, Ollie Matson and Burl Toler, who were African-American.
