Unsung Heroes: Football and the Polynesian Athlete
Thu, 01/10/2019 - 8:22am
Source: Football Matters
FOOTBALL MATTERS — “When you look at the special players who’ve come from Polynesia and Polynesian backgrounds, they’ve really impacted the game and made it a better game.” Polynesian athletes are 28 times more likely to play in the NFL. Their culture has had a tremendous impact on the game of football. Watch the premiere of Unsung Heroes: Football and the Polynesian Athlete on Tuesday, January 15 at 11 am CT.
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