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Charles Follis
Charles W. Follis, otherwise known as the "Black Tornado", was the first professional black American footballer. He played for the Ohio League's Shelby Blues from 1902 to 1906. On September 16, 1904, Follis signed Shelby, making him the first black man to sign a contract to play professional football on a composite team. He was also the first blackball catcher to transition from varsity baseball to black tournaments.
PositionHalfback
Date of birthFebruary 3, 1879
Place of birthCloverdale, Virginia
Date of deathApril 15, 1910
High schoolWooster, (Wooster, Ohio)
CollegeWooster

About Charles Follis

Football Player Charles Follis was born in Cloverdale, Virginia, United States on February 3, 1879. He dies at the age of 31, on April 5, 1910.

The first African American to play professional football was the Black Cyclone.

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Charles Follis before becoming famous

Charles Follis was born in the Zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer), and 1879 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rabbit (兔).

His outstanding athleticism drew the eye of Frank C. Schieffer, the manager of a local semi-pro football club, while he was playing football for the Wooster Athletic Association.

Achievement of Charles Follis

He ultimately made it to the major leagues, where he was a member of the Shelby Blues.

Charles Follis's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born in Cloverdale, Virginia, and moved to Wooster, Ohio, with his family when he was young.

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Football Player Ray Kemp, who was born 20 years later, was also one of the NFL's first black players.

Charles Follis Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Charles Follis updated on March 17 2023.