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Article: Winslow, Selmon among 5 pro football Hall of Fame enshrinees. (San Diego Chargers tight end Kellen Winslow and Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Leroy Selmon)
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- August 14, 1995
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San Diego Chargers tight end Kellen Winslow and Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Leroy Selmon were among five Hall of Famers enshrined during a recent ceremony in Canton, OH.
Winslow, a speedy tight end who could break tackles, encouraged Black athletes to play an active role in changing the disparities in the front offices of professional sports during his acceptance speech.
Winslow also spoke out to those who oppose affirmative action.
"Look into the eyes of the various minorities--African Americans, women, Hispanics, Asians and so on--and tell them that in spite of the odds before them... that they can overcome these odds, because the playing field ...