Overview

In 1951, the undefeated University of San Francisco football team declines an invitation to play in the Orange Bowl after being told they would only be invited if they played without their two African-American stars: Ollie Matson and Burl Toler.

Cast

Johnny Mathis, Bob St. Clair, Ralph Thomas, Dick Columbini, Bill Henneberry, Rosey Grier, Gene Washington, Toi Cook

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What is "'51 Dons" about?

In 1951, the undefeated University of San Francisco football team declines an invitation to play in the Orange Bowl after being told they would only be invited if they played without their two African-American stars: Ollie Matson and Burl Toler.

When was "'51 Dons" released?

'51 Dons was released in 2014.

Who stars in "'51 Dons"?

The cast includes Johnny Mathis, Bob St. Clair, Ralph Thomas, Dick Columbini.

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