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Ronald White, right, holds the resolution he received recently from the Henrico County Board of Supervisors acknowledging his pioneering role as the first Black player on the Highland Springs High School football team. With him is the Rev. Joe Ellison, the team’s chaplain.

Ronald White, right, holds the resolution he received recently from the Henrico County Board of Supervisors acknowledging his pioneering role as the first Black player on the Highland Springs High School football team. With him is the Rev. Joe Ellison, the team’s chaplain.

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Henrico recognizes Highland Springs football pioneer Ronald White

When Ronald White first went out for football at Highland Springs High School in 1966, he readily discovered he looked different from everyone else.