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3 unusual facts about Lew Hayman


Lew Hayman

Hayman was a pioneer in bringing African Americans into the CFL, hiring one of professional football's first Black player, Herb Trawick and coach Willie Wood.

In his first season, he broke the league's color barrier by signing Herb Trawick, an African American lineman.

One of the members of the Indians was future CFL commissioner Jake Gaudaur, who had also played under Hayman in the RCAF.


1946–47 Toronto Huskies season

Throughout the season, the Huskies had four head coaches: Ed Sadowski 3–9, Lew Hayman 0–1, Dick Fitzgerald 2–1, and Red Rolfe 17–27.


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