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Last night's screening of "The PVIL Story: Separate but Equal?" Was powerful. A huge congratulations to Mark, Scott, Rob, John, and everyone involved for bringing this documentary to life. Honored and grateful to have Brothers In Arms included in such an important project. #PVIL
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Seven Pro Football Hall of Famers came from one Texas high school league. A league most people have never heard of. The Prairie View Interscholastic League (PVIL) existed from 1920–1970, when segregation forced Black schools in Texas to create their own athletic system separate
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Free screening of ‘The PVIL Story’ highlights Texas high school football history at VC Lyceum event
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Great Documentary on the History of the PVIL,the Opportunities it created, and the Huge Impact it had on so many Lives !!! @bigdaddyrob1300
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A tremendously important story, tremendously well told - thank you @McClain_on_NFL and all involved with for sharing The PVIL Story with us and for sharing it so magnificently.
I’m honored to stand behind a Fab 5 who are a big part of our documentary, The PVIL Story . . . Separate But Equal: Warren Moon, Rob Lynch, Patti Smith, Andre Ware and Mark Burns. Thank you!
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A tremendously important story, tremendously well told - thank you @McClain_on_NFL - thank you to all who worked on PVIL.
We're still blowing and going on our documentary "The PVIL Story . . . Separate But Equal?" For 50 years, Texas had two high school football leagues. One white. One Black. 🏈 Watch The PVIL Story ↓ https://t.co/atfz698Oia
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Honored to be a part of the Victoria College / Lyceum Lecture Series with our PVIL Story documentary! Looking forward to the screening and Q&A! @McClain_on_NFL @Fred_txag76 and @maddog_ent_tv. #TexasHistory
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The legend of Elmo Wright: Famous for inventing the touchdown dance, the two-time All-American and CFB Hall of Famer's story on and beyond the field will be spotlighted in a new documentary. From segregated titles to NFL glory: https://t.co/s3KtJEEcTi
#ElmoWright #PVIL
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🔥 He didn’t just do the first TD dance — he helped define a legacy. Elmo Wright’s journey from leading a PVIL state championship in segregated East Texas to starring at UH and in the NFL is highlighted in a new film about the league that shaped generations of Black athletes.
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“Did Eeeeeeeeeeeastern Heeeeels win?” Always had a soft spot for the Highlanders. Felley Donaldson always treated my old man well. Tough but fair. And while he was the 🏀 coach at EHHS… he was one hell of a 🏈 player at Wichita Falls Booker T. Washington back in the PVIL days.
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PVIL History: Tracking Major Milestones of Texas' All-Black High School Sports League https://t.co/bqZjJPqUHG via @statesman
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John McClain and I talk about his new documentary The PVIL STORY, Separate…But Equal episode produced by Dave Dagostino. #MeanJoe #SuperBill #EldridgeDickey #LBJ
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Charles Bishop Explains Why The PVIL Matters More Than Ever. Watch the entire film- https://t.co/U09uyAEtL0.
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@PVAMU_Pres To PV A&M University. Randle vs SOC in the PVIL Classic 2026 to open up the season. Make it happen. And both my grandparents 1952 Graduates.
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This historic run by @TrojanAnderson is gaining attention.. The integrated/new LC Anderson HS opened in 1973. Best start in football in program history. But, this is part of the LC Anderson legacy & the greatness that was those PVIL Yellowjacket teams on the east side.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame member @ProFootballHOF Ken Houston #Oilers reflects on PVIL experience before private screening in #Houston of new documentary film “The PVIL Story: Separate…But Equal?” @KHOU
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In addition, these Teams have a state championship for PVIL 1944 - Houston Wheatley 1951 - Houston Yates(co) 1954 - Houston Wheatley 1955 - Baytown Carver 1956 - Sealy Austin County 1958 - Baytown Carver 1957 - Galena Park Fidelity Manor 1959 - Bay City HIllard #txhsfb
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