Mexican American Civil Rights Institute
@somosmacri.bsky.social
Expanding the story of civil rights in the U.S.
MACRI is creating the first national museum dedicated to collecting and sharing Mexican American civil rights history.
www.somosmacri.org
MACRI is creating the first national museum dedicated to collecting and sharing Mexican American civil rights history.
www.somosmacri.org
Whooo is your favorite Mexican American football player? 🦉🏈🦉
February 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Whooo is your favorite Mexican American football player? 🦉🏈🦉
🏈 Jim Plunkett (1947- ) won the Heisman in 1970 when he led Stanford to their first Rose Bowl win in over 20 years. He then became the first Latino selected first overall in the NFL draft. He played for the New England Patriots, 49ers, & Raiders, earning two Super Bowl wins!🌹🏆
February 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🏈 Jim Plunkett (1947- ) won the Heisman in 1970 when he led Stanford to their first Rose Bowl win in over 20 years. He then became the first Latino selected first overall in the NFL draft. He played for the New England Patriots, 49ers, & Raiders, earning two Super Bowl wins!🌹🏆
🏈 Joe Kapp (1938-2023) played for the Washington Redskins, Calgary Stampeders, BC Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and Boston Patriots. He is the only quarterback to play in the Super Bowl, Rose Bowl, and the Grey Cup. 🌹
February 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🏈 Joe Kapp (1938-2023) played for the Washington Redskins, Calgary Stampeders, BC Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and Boston Patriots. He is the only quarterback to play in the Super Bowl, Rose Bowl, and the Grey Cup. 🌹
🏈 Tom Flores (1937- ) became the 1st Latino starting quarterback in professional football when he joined the Raiders in 1960. He went on to coach the Raiders & the Seahawks. As a coach, he won 3 Super Bowls with the Raiders & was the 1st Latino head coach to win a Super Bowl. 🏆
February 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🏈 Tom Flores (1937- ) became the 1st Latino starting quarterback in professional football when he joined the Raiders in 1960. He went on to coach the Raiders & the Seahawks. As a coach, he won 3 Super Bowls with the Raiders & was the 1st Latino head coach to win a Super Bowl. 🏆
🏈 Danny Villanueva (1937-2015) played for the Rams & Cowboys. A placekicker & punter, he was nicknamed "El Kickador" & "El Toe-reador." He transitioned into broadcast news & became a part owner & co-founder of the Spanish International Network (SIN), later renamed Univision. 📺
February 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🏈 Danny Villanueva (1937-2015) played for the Rams & Cowboys. A placekicker & punter, he was nicknamed "El Kickador" & "El Toe-reador." He transitioned into broadcast news & became a part owner & co-founder of the Spanish International Network (SIN), later renamed Univision. 📺
🏈 Tom Fears (1922-2000), the first Mexican-born player in the NFL, NFL head coach (1967), & member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1970)! Fears began his professional career with the Rams & then coached for several NFL teams, including the New Orleans Saints. Immigrants make American great! 💪🏾
February 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🏈 Tom Fears (1922-2000), the first Mexican-born player in the NFL, NFL head coach (1967), & member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1970)! Fears began his professional career with the Rams & then coached for several NFL teams, including the New Orleans Saints. Immigrants make American great! 💪🏾