ALUMNI NEWS
Leonard
George '69 was
a trailblazer
during the civil
rights movement
22 JESUIT PERSPECTIVES • WINTER 2019-20
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The
Amazing
History of
Leonard
George ’69
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This past year has been
an enjoyable look back
at the extraordinary
events of 50 years
ago for George, whose
whereabouts were
unknown for two decades
George became the
first African-American
to sign to play
football at Florida,
with head coach Bill
Minahan (back left)
and his parents on
hand
George with the Massari family
- Frank Massari Jr. ’68, Michael
Massari ’69, and Frank Massari
Sr. ‘41