Weldon Edwards, who will be honored by the University of Richmond as its first Black football player, also was recognized by the Virginia House of Delegates on Feb. 18, 2022, where he was given a proclamation by his former UR teammate, Delegate John Avoli of Staunton.
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UR to recognize Weldon Edwards, its first Black football player
Weldon Edwards is still in the news at the University of Richmond a half century after he wore a helmet and shoulder pads.
