He juggled the coaching gig with his NFL playing career, working with the Longhorns during the spring. Sad news with the passing of Al Matthews, the first black coach in Texas Athletics history.

Bill Cottrell, a former Detroit Lions offensive lineman who is believed to be the first Black center in NFL history, died ...

Al Matthews, first black coach in Texas Athletics history ... for the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers throughout his NFL career. Matthews, an Austin native, attended Stephen F.

Bill Cottrell, a former Detroit Lions offensive lineman who is believed to be the first Black center in NFL history, died this week at the age of 80. Cottrell played four seasons for the Lions in ...