William Henry Lewis was an African-American pioneer in athletics, law and politics. Born in Virginia to freedmen, he graduated from Amherst College in Massachusetts, where he had been one of the first African-American college football players. After going to Harvard Law School and continuing to play football, Lewis was the first African American in the sport to be selected as an All-American.

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Occupation: politician, lawyer, American football player
Position held: member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
Citizenship: United States
Born: November 28, 1868

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William Henry Lewis

American football player and coach, politician (1868-1949)

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About William Henry Lewis

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Occupation: politician, lawyer, American football player
Position held: member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
Citizenship: United States
Born: November 28, 1868

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January 1, 1949

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